Jon Whitney (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jonathan David Whitney | ||
| Date of birth | 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) |
| Total | 184 | (12) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2016–2018 | Walsall | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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.
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 contract.[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]
