Jack Everest Explained

Jack Everest
Fullname:John Everest
Birth Date:20 July 1908
Birth Place:Kilcullen, Ireland
Height:5 ft 10+1/2 in[1]
Position:Defender, Forward
Years1:1926–1928
Clubs1:York City
Caps1:9
Goals1:4
Years2:1928–1930
Clubs2:Stockport County
Caps2:7
Goals2:7
Years3:1930–1931
Clubs3:Rochdale
Years4:1931–1934
Clubs4:Blackpool
Years5:1934–1936
Clubs5:Cardiff City
Caps5:73
Goals5:5
Years6:1936–1937
Clubs6:Southend United
Caps6:49
Goals6:2
Years7:1937–1939
Clubs7:Barnsley

John Everest (born 20 July 1908) was an Irish professional footballer. During his career, he made over 100 appearances in the Football League.

Career

After beginning his career with non-league sides Dunnington and Heslington,[2] Everest turned professional with York City in 1926 before joining Stockport County in 1928, scoring seven goals in seven matches for the Hatters including four during a 7–1 victory over Carlisle United on 18 January 1930.[3] Originally playing as a forward, he converted to playing as a defender in 1931 while playing for Blackpool.[4] Everest joined Cardiff City in 1934 following a recommendation from George Blackburn, who had seen Everest play against his Cheltenham Town side in the FA Cup.[5] He was ever present in his debut season at Ninian Park, playing in each of the club's 47 matches in all competitions and remained first choice the following season, but with the club finishing in 19th and 20th position in his two seasons, Everest was one of a number of players released by manager Ben Watts-Jones in an attempt to improve the club's standings.[6] He later played for Southend United and Barnsley.[5] [7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Southend United. Staff of 25 . Sunday Dispatch Football Guide . London . 23 August 1936 . xi . Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Details delight City historian . York Press . 10 July 1998 . 4 March 2017.
  3. Web site: Stockport County 7–1 Carlisle United . Hatters Matters . 4 March 2017.
  4. Web site: Meet the tangerine Bluebirds . South Wales Echo . Terry Griffiths . 21 May 2010 . 4 March 2017.
  5. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . Derby . 60–61 . 2006 . 1-85983-462-0.
  6. Book: Shepherd, Richard. The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C.. SoccerData Publications. 2002. Nottingham. 36–37. 1-899468-17-X.
  7. Web site: Jack Everest . SUFCdb.co.uk . 4 March 2017.