John White

Southend United 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. 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. On 9 May 2018 White signed another new one-year deal following 37 appearances in the 2017–18 season.

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

White played his 500th league appearance on 1 February 2020 as part of the Southend team in their 2–1 victory over Lincoln City. 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. This was later extended until the end of the season. White captained Southend during this period.

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

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.

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

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

Coaching career 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.

On 6 May 2025, White was announced as the joint assistant manager at Chelmsford City. In April 2026, following the sacking of manager Angelo Harrop, White also departed Chelmsford.

Career statistics

Honours Colchester United Football League One runner-up: 2005–06

Southend United Football League Two play-offs: 2015