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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 (age 51)
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
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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 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]

Managerial statistics

As of match played 10 March 2018

Managerial record by team and tenure

Team	From	To	Record					Ref
			P	W	D	L	Win %
Walsall	7 March 2016	12 March 2018	109	38	29	42	034.9	[14]
Total			109	38	29	42	034.9	—

References

External links

• Jon Whitney at Soccerbase
• Profile at Walsall F.C. website

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