John White (footballer, born 1986)

For other people named John White, see John White (disambiguation).

John White
White playing for Southend United in 2014
Personal information
Full name John Alan White[1]
Date of birth (1986-07-26) 26 July 1986 (age 38)[2]
Place of birth Rochford, England[3]
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Braintree Town (assistant)
Youth career
1997–1998 Norwich City
1998–2004 Colchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2013 Colchester United 227 (0)
2007 → Stevenage Borough (loan) 4 (0)
2009 → Southend United (loan) 5 (0)
2013–2022 Southend United 243 (8)
2022 → Wimborne Town (loan) 11 (1)
2022–2023 Braintree Town 45 (1)
Total 535 (10)
Managerial career
2023– Braintree Town (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:42, 22 November 2023 (UTC)

John Alan White (born 26 July 1986) is an English former footballer who played as a defender. He previously played in the Football League for Colchester United and Southend United, where he made over 200 league appearances for both sides. He is currently an assistant manager at Braintree Town.

Career

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Colchester United

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White rose through the youth ranks at hometown club, Colchester United, having joined the U's at the age of eleven. He was eventually handed his first team debut by Phil Parkinson in a League Cup tie at home to Cheltenham Town in August 2004, before retaining his place for his Football League debut four days later in a 4–1 win over Doncaster Rovers.[4]

He went on to make 24 appearances for the U's during the remainder of the 2004–05 season and displayed his versatility by covering a number of positions, proving to be particularly effective in a man-marking role that had been assigned to him by Parkinson.[5]

White then played an important role the following season as the U's won promotion to the Championship. Having established himself as a first-team regular, he made 41 appearances in all competitions as Parkinson's side finished second in League One, as well as enjoying a run to the fifth round of the FA Cup where they were beaten 3–1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a game in which White played the full 90 minutes.

In June 2007, White was offered an improved contract to remain at Layer Road,[6] but after making only a handful of appearances in the opening months of the season, he moved to Stevenage in a month-long loan deal.[7][8] The spell revitalised White and, with George Elokobi falling out of favour at the U's after handing in a transfer request, White forced his way back into the side with his fitness improved. In August 2008, with the club now back in League One following relegation from the Championship, White signed another new contract to extend his stay at the club.[9]

Under the reins of new manager Paul Lambert in summer 2009, White was told that he could leave the club.[10] White was part of a group of players who were being frozen out under Lambert, and he moved on a one-month loan deal to Essex rivals Southend United for the start of the 2009–10 campaign along with Matt Heath.[11]

White started every game of his spell at Roots Hall and admitted to having "no idea" where his future would lie,[12] but during his spell with Southend, Lambert left the U's to join Norwich City, allowing White to force his way back into the Colchester team under new manager Aidy Boothroyd, going on to make 39 league appearances that season. He expressed his gratitude to Boothroyd for resurrecting his career, explaining how Lambert had left him to be forgotten: "I felt I never got the chance to impress him. It wasn't that I was given the chance and messed it up, he just decided he didn't fancy me and that was that, I wasn't involved. The new manager has been like a breath of fresh air. It's nice for the forgotten players that were left disappointed by the old manager to feel wanted around the place again."[13]

With Boothroyd departing for Coventry City, John Ward took over as U's manager and White once again found himself back on the fringes of the first-team after Brian Wilson had been signed at full-back. Ward insisted that White remained part of his plans,[14] and an injury to Wilson in December 2010 ruled him out of the remainder of the campaign, allowing White an extended run in the first-team.[15]

White signed a further two-year contract extension in May 2011[16] and went on to feature in the unfamiliar left-sided role ahead of both Michael Rose and Ben Coker during the 2011–12 campaign.[17] During the season, White also enjoyed his 200th league game for Colchester aged 25, admitting that it was "special that Colchester is my home town club, and that I've been able to stay here this long."[4]

The 2012–13 season saw Colchester narrowly avoid relegation, with White playing 22 league games for the club under new manager Joe Dunne. His contract was due to expire at the end of the season as Dunne expressed an interest at keeping the defender at the club.[18] White declined the offer of the contract in June 2013, bringing to an end a nine-year stay with the U's. He had been offered a reduced salary to stay on with the club, opting instead to look for another club. He made over 250 appearances during his time with Colchester.[19]

Southend United

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On 27 June 2013, White signed a two-year deal with Southend United, the club where he had spent time on loan in 2009, becoming manager Phil Brown's first summer signing.[20] He captained Southend to promotion from league 2 in 2015.

On 6 June 2017, White extended his stay with Southend signing a one-year deal.[21] On 9 May 2018 White signed another new one-year deal following 37 appearances in the 2017–18 season.[22]

In July 2019, he signed a new contract with the club.[23]

White played his 500th league appearance on 1 February 2020 as part of the Southend team in their 2–1 victory over Lincoln City.[citation needed] He was substituted in the second half due to injury.

In August 2020, White signed a contract extension that would last up until the end of January 2021.[24] This was later extended until the end of the season. White captained Southend during this period.[25]

On 11 March 2022, White joined Southern League Premier Division South side Wimborne Town on loan until the end of the 2021–22 season.[26]

On 18 May 2022, it was announced that White would leave Southend after a nine-year spell with the Essex-based side, in which he registered over 280 appearances for the club.[27]

Braintree Town

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Following the announcement of his departure from Southend, White agreed to join National League South side, Braintree Town ahead of the 2022–23 campaign.[28]

On 16 May 2024, White officially announced his retirement from playing football.[29]

Coaching career

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On 31 December 2023, it was announced that White would be welcoming a new role as the assistant manager with Braintree Town, following on from his playing career with the club.[30]

Career statistics

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As of match played 21 November 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Colchester United 2004–05[31] League One 20 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 24 0
2005–06[32] League One 35 0 4 0 0 0 2[a] 0 41 0
2006–07[33] Championship 16 0 0 0 1 0 — 17 0
2007–08[34] Championship 21 0 1 0 1 0 — 23 0
2008–09[35] League One 26 0 1 0 1 0 4[a] 0 32 0
2009–10[36] League One 39 0 3 0 0 0 1[a] 0 43 0
2010–11[37] League One 22 0 1 0 1 0 1[a] 0 25 0
2011–12[38] League One 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0
2012–13[39] League One 22 0 1 0 0 0 1[a] 0 24 0
Total 227 0 14 0 5 0 9 0 255 0
Stevenage Borough (loan) 2007–08[34] Conference Premier 4 0 0 0 — 0 0 4 0
Southend United (loan) 2009–10[36] League One 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0
Southend United 2013–14[40] League Two 41 1 3 0 1 0 3[b] 0 48 1
2014–15[41] League Two 42 0 1 0 0 0 4[c] 0 47 0
2015–16[42] League One 29 1 0 0 1 0 3[a] 1 33 2
2016–17[43] League One 13 1 0 0 1 0 3[a] 0 17 1
2017–18[44] League One 31 2 1 0 1 0 4[a] 0 37 2
2018–19[45] League One 33 2 3 1 1 0 4[a] 0 41 3
2019–20[46] League One 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 0
2020–21[47] League Two 28 1 0 0 1 0 2[a] 0 31 1
2021–22[48] National League 15 0 1 0 — 0 0 16 0
Total 243 8 9 1 7 0 23 1 282 10
Wimborne Town (loan) 2021–22[49] SFL - Premier Division South 11 1 — — — 11 1
Braintree Town 2022–23[50][51] National League South 36 1 2 0 — 3[d] 0 41 1
2023–24[50][52] National League South 9 0 2 0 — 1[e] 0 12 0
Total 45 1 4 0 — 4 0 53 1
Career total 536 10 27 1 13 0 36 1 612 12
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Appearance(s) in the Football League Trophy
  2. ^ One appearance in the Football League Trophy and two in the League Two play-offs
  3. ^ One appearance in the Football League Trophy and three in the League Two play-offs
  4. ^ Two appearances in the FA Trophy, one in the National League South play-offs
  5. ^ Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy

Honours

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Colchester United

Southend United

References

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  1. ^ "EFL Released and Retained List 2017–18" (PDF). English Football League. p. 66. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  2. ^ a b "FootballSquads – Colchester United – 2012/13". FootballSquads. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  3. ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 457. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  4. ^ a b "John White so proud to chalk up 200 league games". EADT. 24 March 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  5. ^ "White hoping for first-team spot". BBC Sport. 10 June 2005. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  6. ^ "White signs new Colchester deal". BBC Sport. 6 June 2007. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  7. ^ "Stevenage recruit three loanees". BBC Sport. 22 November 2007. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  8. ^ "Stevenage land duo on loan". Sky Sports. 22 November 2007. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  9. ^ "U's extension for White". Sky Sports. 9 August 2008. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  10. ^ "Three heading for Colchester exit". BBC Sport. 22 July 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  11. ^ "Southend sign duo from Colchester". BBC Sport. 30 July 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  12. ^ "White unsure on Southend future". BBC Sport. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  13. ^ "White happy again with Us". Sky Sports. 23 September 2009. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  14. ^ "John White in Colchester United plans says John Ward". BBC Sport. 11 November 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  15. ^ "Colchester United hit by Brian Wilson injury". BBC Sport. 30 December 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  16. ^ "Gillespie, White and Bond sign Colchester United deals". BBC Sport. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  17. ^ "Michael Rose targets upturn in Colchester United career". BBC Sport. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  18. ^ "White set for talks over new contract at U's". Colchester Gazette. 29 April 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  19. ^ "White Ends U's Stay". Colchester United FC. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  20. ^ "Southend United to sign defender John White". BBC Sport. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  21. ^ "White signs new deal to stay with the Shrimpers". Echo.
  22. ^ "John White staying with Southend United". Echo.
  23. ^ "John White: Southend defender signs one-year contract extension". BBC Sport. 8 July 2019.
  24. ^ "John White signs new deal with Southend United".
  25. ^ "White stays!". Southend United FC. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  26. ^ "White joins Wimborne Town on loan". Southend United FC. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  27. ^ "RETAINED LIST". Southend United F.C. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  28. ^ Phillips, Chris (24 May 2022). "John White joins Braintree just days after leaving Southend United". Basildon Canvey Southend Echo. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  29. ^ "John White Announces Retirement". www.southendunited.co.uk. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  30. ^ "Braintree Town FC on X". X. Braintree Town F.C. 31 December 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  31. ^ "Games played by John White in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  32. ^ "Games played by John White in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  33. ^ "Games played by John White in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  34. ^ a b "Games played by John White in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  35. ^ "Games played by John White in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  36. ^ a b "Games played by John White in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  37. ^ "Games played by John White in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  38. ^ "Games played by John White in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  39. ^ "Games played by John White in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  40. ^ "Games played by John White in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  41. ^ "Games played by John White in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  42. ^ "Games played by John White in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  43. ^ "Games played by John White in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  44. ^ "Games played by John White in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  45. ^ "Games played by John White in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  46. ^ "Games played by John White in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  47. ^ "Games played by John White in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  48. ^ "Games played by John White in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  49. ^ "John White Profile". Aylesbury United. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  50. ^ a b "J. White". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  51. ^ For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round: "Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round – Heybridge Swifts 1 - 1 Braintree Town". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
    For FA Cup Third Qualifying Round Replay: "Emirates FA Cup Third Qualifying Round – Hornchurch 3 - 0 Braintree Town". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  52. ^ For FA Cup Third Qualifying Round: Tymon, Chris (1 October 2023). "Braintree Town 3-2 Brackley Town - Emirates FA Cup - 3rd Qualifying Round - Saturday 30th Sept 2023". Brackley Town F.C. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  53. ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2006). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2006–2007. London: Headline Publishing Group. pp. 47, 156–157. ISBN 978-0-7553-1526-0.
  54. ^ Shepka, Phil (23 May 2015). "Southend United 1–1 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
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