Jack Burkett

Burkett started his career at West Ham United, joining the senior team in July 1958.^[2] He played in the FA Youth Cup Final of 1958–59 alongside Bobby Moore, Harry Cripps and Eddie Bovington,^[3] and made his League debut against Fulham on 30 April 1962. Burkett made 142 League appearances for West Ham, scoring four goals. He also made 39 cup appearances, and was a member of the FA Cup winning side of 1964. He was also a member of the European Cup Winners' Cup winning team of 1965.^[4]

Burkett lost his place in the West Ham team to John Charles after an injury during the 1966–67 season, and moved to Charlton Athletic for £10,000 on 12 June 1968.^[5] He later played for Millwall and Southend United although he never featured in the League for either team.^[6]

Burkett signed as player-manager at League of Ireland team St Patrick's Athletic in August 1971.^[7] In four seasons Burkett guided Pats to an FAI Cup Final in 1974 and several high place finishes. However, he was let go in April 1975.^[8]

Burkett returned to Southend United as player-coach. He went on to manage the Saudi Arabia under-18 team, then Ørsta of the Norwegian Third Division in 1980, before returning again to Southend as youth coach. He later took the role of youth coach at Fulham.^[2] He later worked for the Professional Footballers' Association, where he worked with young professionals such as Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, Frank Lampard, Michael Carrick and Joe Cole.^[9][10]

West Ham United^[6]

• FA Cup: 1963–64
• FA Charity Shield: 1964 (shared)^[11]
• European Cup Winners' Cup: 1964–65^[12]

St Patrick's Athletic

• LFA Presidents Cup: 1971–72^[13]