Jon Whitney (footballer)

Jon Whitney
Personal information
Full nameJonathan David Whitney
Date of birth23 December 1970
Place of birthNantwich, England
Playing positionDefender
Youth career
1988-1989Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1989-1990Skelmersdale United0(0)
1992-1993Winsford United0(0)
1993–1996Huddersfield Town18(0)
1994→ Wigan Athletic (loan)12(0)
1996–1999Lincoln City101(8)
1999–2001Hull City57(3)
2001–2002King's Lynn5(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Jonathan David "Jon" Whitney (born 23 December 1970 in Nantwich, Cheshire) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender in the Football League.[1] Whitney currently combines the role of Assistant Manager at League One side Walsall [2] with that of Club Physiotherapist.

Walsall

In December 2003, Whitney was appointed physiotherapist at Walsall[3] 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[4] and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in physiotherapy at the University of Salford,[5] graduating in 2006.[6] 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.[7]

Coaching

On Tuesday 4 January 2011, Walsall announced the departure of Manager, Chris Hutchings and his Assistant, Martin O'Connor.[8] 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.[9] On Friday 21 January 2011, Walsall confirmed Smith as Manager,[10] whilst Whitney was appointed as Assistant Manager[11] until the end of the season. He combines the role of Assistant Manager with the role of Club Physiotherapist.

References

  1. ↑ "Jon Whitney All time playing career". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 October 2009.
  2. ↑ http://www.saddlers.co.uk/page/WhosWho/0,,10428,00.html
  3. ↑ "Exclusive! New Physio Announced". Walsall F.C. Official Website. 4 December 2003. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
  4. ↑ "Whitney Ready To Go". Walsall F.C. Official Website. 17 December 2003. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
  5. ↑ "Jon Whitney". Walsall F.C. 23 January 2009. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
  6. ↑ Graduation booklet. University of Salford. 2006. p. 23.
  7. ↑ "Whitters Rolls Back The Years". Walsall F.C. Official Website. 8 November 2006. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
  8. ↑ http://www.saddlers.co.uk/page/News/0,,10428~2257694,00.html
  9. ↑ "Tranmere v Walsall preview". Sky Sports. 7 January 2011.
  10. ↑ http://www.saddlers.co.uk/page/News/0,,10428~2271989,00.html
  11. ↑ http://www.saddlers.co.uk/page/ManagerialTeamProfilesDetail/0,,10428~1529377,00.html

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