Kenny Wharton
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Kenny Wharton is an English
former professional footballer, who was most recently academy coach for Newcastle United
.
on a part time basis in 1978, turning professional a year later when Bill McGarry
was in charge. Wharton went on to make 290 league appearances—335 in all competitions—and also scored 26 goals.
In 1989, he was transferred to Carlisle United
. He also played five times for Bradford City
before ending his playing career with Berwick Rangers
.
Middlesbrough
then offered Wharton a part time job as coach to their first team, this later became full time and he graduated to their under 19s, working very successfully with a number of players who later were to progress to the first team.
Wharton returned to Newcastle in 1999 and worked in tandem with former academy director Alan Irvine. In 2002, Wharton was promoted from assistant academy director to academy director, taking over from Alan Irvine who left to join Everton
as assistant manager to David Moyes
.
In October 2004, following restructuring of the academy personnel, John Carver
took over as academy director and Wharton assumed the role of academy coach. During the 2003–04 season, Wharton also joined the reserve team coaching staff. In May 2010 Wharton was released from Newcastle Utd. In October 2010 Kenny was named Director of Coaching at Halifax City S.C.
in Nova Scotia
, Canada
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former professional footballer, who was most recently academy coach for Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
.
Playing career
Wharton left school at 15 and captained Newcastle Schoolboys before joining his hometown club Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
on a part time basis in 1978, turning professional a year later when Bill McGarry
Bill McGarry (footballer)
William Harry "Bill" McGarry was an English international football player and manager.A right-half as a player, he joined Port Vale following the end of World War II, and spent the next six years with the club. He then moved on to Huddersfield Town in 1951, where he would spend the next ten years...
was in charge. Wharton went on to make 290 league appearances—335 in all competitions—and also scored 26 goals.
In 1989, he was transferred to Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
. He also played five times for Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
before ending his playing career with Berwick Rangers
Berwick Rangers F.C.
Berwick Rangers Football Club are a football team based in the English Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, although they play in the Scottish Football League Third Division...
.
Coaching career
In 1989, a knee injury cut short his playing career and Wharton worked for a short period in the Probation Service before getting the opportunity to get back into football with St. Johnstone, working under John McClelland.Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
then offered Wharton a part time job as coach to their first team, this later became full time and he graduated to their under 19s, working very successfully with a number of players who later were to progress to the first team.
Wharton returned to Newcastle in 1999 and worked in tandem with former academy director Alan Irvine. In 2002, Wharton was promoted from assistant academy director to academy director, taking over from Alan Irvine who left to join Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
as assistant manager to David Moyes
David Moyes
David William Moyes is an association football manager and former player, currently managing English Premier League club Everton. He was the 2003, 2005 and 2009 League Managers Association Manager of the Year...
.
In October 2004, following restructuring of the academy personnel, John Carver
John Carver (footballer)
John William Carver is a former English footballer and current assistant manager of Newcastle United.-Biography:...
took over as academy director and Wharton assumed the role of academy coach. During the 2003–04 season, Wharton also joined the reserve team coaching staff. In May 2010 Wharton was released from Newcastle Utd. In October 2010 Kenny was named Director of Coaching at Halifax City S.C.
Halifax City S.C.
Halifax City Soccer Club is a Canadian soccer club located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was founded in 2006 as a merger between Halifax City Wanderers and Halifax Celtic....
in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.