Jack Warner (footballer born 1883)
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John "Jack" Warner was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back
in the years prior to World War I
, spending most of his career with Portsmouth
in the Southern League
.
. He started his professional football career with Preston North End
, then playing in the Football League Second Division
, in September 1902. Over the next two seasons, he made eleven appearances, playing in either full-back
position. In 1904, Preston were promoted to the First Division
; once in the top division, Warner was unable to get past the established full-back pairing of Joseph Derbyshire and Tommy Rodway and spent the entire 1904–05 season in the reserves.
In May 1905, he moved to the south coast
to join Southampton
of the Southern League
. Warner was a "speedy" full-back, who was regarded "as more than a match for any forward". He could also use the ball well, but after 18 appearances, generally at left-back (where he competed with Arthur Hartshorne
), the directors released him, under the mistaken impression that one of his knees was unsound.
In the summer of 1906 he moved down the Solent
to join local rivals, Portsmouth
. His 227 league appearances for the Fratton Park
club proved that the Southampton directors had made a serious error. He remained as a player with Pompey right up to the suspension of football following the outbreak of war, and returned as a trainer, a position he held until after the Second World War.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
in the years prior to World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, spending most of his career with Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
in the Southern League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
.
Football career
Warner was born in Preston, Lancashire and trained as a bricklayerBricklayer
A bricklayer or mason is a craftsman who lays bricks to construct brickwork. The term also refers to personnel who use blocks to construct blockwork walls and other forms of masonry. In British and Australian English, a bricklayer is colloquially known as a "brickie".The training of a trade in...
. He started his professional football career with Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
, then playing in the Football League Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
, in September 1902. Over the next two seasons, he made eleven appearances, playing in either full-back
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
position. In 1904, Preston were promoted to the First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
; once in the top division, Warner was unable to get past the established full-back pairing of Joseph Derbyshire and Tommy Rodway and spent the entire 1904–05 season in the reserves.
In May 1905, he moved to the south coast
Southern England
Southern England, the South and the South of England are imprecise terms used to refer to the southern counties of England bordering the English Midlands. It has a number of different interpretations of its geographic extents. The South is considered by many to be a cultural region with a distinct...
to join Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
of the Southern League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
. Warner was a "speedy" full-back, who was regarded "as more than a match for any forward". He could also use the ball well, but after 18 appearances, generally at left-back (where he competed with Arthur Hartshorne
Arthur Hartshorne
Arthur Hartshorne was an English footballer, known for his hard-tackling ability.-Playing career:Hartshorne played for Moxley White Star and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in June 1902. He was a regular throughout the 1902–03 season, but was sold to local rivals Stoke in April...
), the directors released him, under the mistaken impression that one of his knees was unsound.
In the summer of 1906 he moved down the Solent
Solent
The Solent is a strait separating the Isle of Wight from the mainland of England.The Solent is a major shipping route for passengers, freight and military vessels. It is an important recreational area for water sports, particularly yachting, hosting the Cowes Week sailing event annually...
to join local rivals, Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
. His 227 league appearances for the Fratton Park
Fratton Park
Fratton Park is a football stadium in the English city-port of Portsmouth. It has been the home of professional club Portsmouth F.C. since its construction in 1898.-Description:...
club proved that the Southampton directors had made a serious error. He remained as a player with Pompey right up to the suspension of football following the outbreak of war, and returned as a trainer, a position he held until after the Second World War.