Nat Whittaker

Nathan Whittaker (3 February 1863 — 1922) was an English professional footballer, referee, secretary and manager.

Playing career Whittaker played for local club Accrington in the Football League, before moving to London for a teaching role. Whilst in London, Whittaker played for Tottenham Hotspur.

Refereeing and secretarial career Following his playing career, Whittaker moved into a secretarial role in football, sitting on the councils for The Football Association, the Referees' Association, the London Football Association and the Southern Football League.

Managerial career On 25 April 1907, Whittaker was present at a public meeting in which it was decided for Croydon Common to become a professional club. In December 1909, Whittaker was appointed manager of Croydon Common. In February 1910, Whittaker was replaced as manager by Dave Gardner.

Personal life Whittaker's brother, Spen, was also a footballer, later managing Burnley until his death in 1910.