Jon Whitney (footballer)

Jonathan David "Jon" Whitney (born 23 December 1970) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender in the Football League.[1] He was later manager of Walsall from 2016 to 2018.

Jon Whitney
Personal information
Full name Jonathan David Whitney
Date of birth (1970-12-23) 23 December 1970
Place of birth Nantwich, England
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1988–1989 Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1989–1990 Skelmersdale United 0 (0)
1992–1993 Winsford United 0 (0)
1993–1996 Huddersfield Town 18 (0)
1994 → Wigan Athletic (loan) 12 (0)
1996–1999 Lincoln City 101 (8)
1999–2001 Hull City 57 (3)
2001–2002 King's Lynn 5 (1)
Teams managed
2016–2018 Walsall
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Walsall

In December 2003, Whitney was appointed physiotherapist at Walsall[2] having previously worked, after his footballing retirement, as a Sports Therapist in his own clinic whilst also helping his father-in-law dig graves in his role as undertaker[3] and pursuing a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy at the University of Salford,[4] graduating in 2006.[5] On 7 November 2006 Whitney made a brief playing come back, appearing for Walsall in the 2–1 Birmingham Senior Cup victory over Burton Albion.[6]

Coaching

On 4 January 2011, Walsall announced the departure of Manager, Chris Hutchings and his Assistant, Martin O'Connor.[7] On the same day, Walsall's Head of Youth, Dean Smith, was confirmed as Caretaker Manager and it was announced that Whitney would be assisting Smith in First Team Affairs.[8] On 21 January 2011, Walsall confirmed Smith as Manager,[9] whilst Whitney was appointed as Assistant Manager[10] until the end of the season. He combined the role of Assistant Manager with the role of Club Physiotherapist.

On 1 June 2016, Whitney was appointed manager of Walsall on a three-year-contact.[11] On 12 March 2018, Whitney was dismissed as manager.[12]

Whitney is currently working for Hartlepool United in a consultant role and is helping the club manage their fitness and sport science.[13]

Managerial statistics
As of match played 10 March 2018
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team From To Record Ref
PWDLWin %
Walsall 7 March 2016 12 March 2018 109 38 29 42 034.9 [14]
Total 109 38 29 42 034.9 —

References
  1. "Jon Whitney All time playing career". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
  2. "Exclusive! New Physio Announced". Walsall F.C. Official Website. 4 December 2003. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  3. "Whitney Ready To Go". Walsall F.C. Official Website. 17 December 2003. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  4. "Jon Whitney". Walsall F.C. 23 January 2009. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
  5. Graduation booklet. University of Salford. 2006. p. 23.
  6. "Whitters Rolls Back The Years". Walsall F.C. Official Website. 8 November 2006. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
  7. Archived 7 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  8. "Tranmere v Walsall preview". Sky Sports. 7 January 2011.
  9. Archived 18 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  10. Archived 19 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  11. "Walsall - Football". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  12. "Dean Keates: Walsall appoint Wrexham boss as new manager". BBC Sport. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  13. "Who is Jon Whitney? The ex-Walsall physio-turned-manager aiming to make an impact at Hartlepool United". Hartlepool Mail. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  14. "Managers: Jon Whitney". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 May 2017.


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