Jack Reynolds (footballer, born 1881)

Jack Reynolds (John Reynolds) (23 September 1881 – 8 November 1962) was an English football manager and player. He was the manager of Ajax from 1915 to 1925, 1928 to 1940, and 1945 to 1947. He was one of the pioneers of the Total Football system of playing, and is considered among the best managers the team has had, also influencing Rinus Michels, who made his debut as a player for Ajax under Reynolds. He also managed the Swiss side St Gallen.

Jack Reynolds
Personal information
Full name John Reynolds
Date of birth (1881-09-23)23 September 1881
Place of birth Whitefield, England
Date of death 8 November 1962(1962-11-08) (aged 81)
Place of death Amsterdam, Netherlands
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1902 Manchester City 0 (0)
1903 Burton United 32 (3)
1904–1905 Grimsby Town 29 (3)
1905–1907 Sheffield Wednesday 2 (0)
1907–1908 Watford 27 (4)
1908–1911 New Brompton 108 (16)
Rochdale
Managerial career
1912–1914 St. Gallen
1915–1925 Ajax
1919 Netherlands
1920 MVV
1925–1928 Blauw Wit
1927–1928 AFC
1928–1940 Ajax
1945–1947 Ajax
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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