Jon Worthington

Jonathan Alan Spencer Worthington (born 16 April 1983) is an English professional football coach and former player who was recently interim manager of club Huddersfield Town.

Worthington previously played in the Football League for Huddersfield Town, Yeovil Town, Oldham Athletic and Bradford City and in the Conference for Fleetwood Town, Mansfield Town and FC Halifax Town. After retiring, Worthington worked as a physiotherapist at Halifax Town, before rejoining Huddersfield. Initially a physio in the club's academy, he subsequently became a youth team coach for the club.

Playing career

Huddersfield Town Born in nearby Dewsbury, He joined Fleetwood Town on loan on 18 November 2010 returning on 2 January 2011. On 25 January 2011, he joined Bradford City on a one-month emergency loan deal. He was recalled by Oldham after one match and released by the club on 27 January 2011 allowing him to seek another club before the closure of the winter transfer window. . He then signed for Bradford on a permanent basis, signing a four-month contract.

Mansfield Town In June 2011, it was announced that Worthington had joined Conference Premier side Mansfield Town on a one-year deal

FC Halifax Town In July 2012, he joined FC Halifax Town on a one-year deal. Worthington was played in a more attacking role at Halifax than he had been used to previously in his career, but he had great success including two goals against Abbey Hey in the FA Cup in a 6–0 victory. Worthington also bagged a goal from the edge of the box on Boxing Day 2012 against Gainsborough Trinity. In January 2013, Worthington suffered an injury against Solihull Moors after going in for a challenge which won The Shaymen a penalty. He made his return against Droylsden in February and scored a goal in the 6–0 victory over The Bloods.

Coaching career In the summer of 2014, Worthington was appointed as player-physiotherapist at FC Halifax Town.

After retiring from playing at the end of the 2014–15 season, Worthington returned to Huddersfield Town as academy physio. Having spent four years as a physio in the Huddersfield academy, in June 2019 Worthington was appointed the club's new under-17 coach. The following year, Worthington was promoted to under-19 coach. In January 2021, he took on the additional role of B Team coach.

On 9 March 2025, Worthington was appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the season following the sacking of Michael Duff.

Personal life Worthington studied at the University of Salford for a degree in physiotherapy, graduating in 2015.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2002–03 Second Division

2003–04 Third Division

2004–05 League One

2005–06 League One

2006–07 League One

2007–08 League One

2008–09 League One

2010–11 League One

Fleetwood Town (loan) 2010–11 League Two

Mansfield Town 2011–12