Peter Jackson (footballer born 1905)
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Peter Jackson was a football player and manager
. His twin sons Peter
and David
were also professional footballers. Both played under their father at Wrexham and Bradford City
.
, Jackson started his career in local football first with his hometown club before joining Hebden Bridge. In 1924, he joined league side Stoke
as a half back
. He spent ten years at the Victoria Ground
during which time the club changed its name to Stoke City and became one of the top clubs in the country. Jackson's career spanned three divisions but he only played 71 games.
In 1934, he moved to Southend United
but after just three games he returned to the Stoke City in the role as assistant manager.
in 1935. In November 1950, he took his first full managerial role at Wrexham. He made history by giving debuts to his twin sons Peter
and David
.
Jackson Senior moved to Bradford City
in February 1955 after Ivor Powell
was sacked. Both his sons followed him from Wales to West Yorkshire. City were forced to apply for re-election in Jackson's first season following a poor run of form under Powell. Jackson's first full season saw the team come 8th in Third Division (North)
followed by a 9th place finish in 1956–57
. In 1957–58
the club recorded its best post-war position by coming third. He was asked to manage the Third Division North representative team
in October 1957.
The leagues were re-organised the following season and City's positions dropped to 11th and 19th in Division Three
before the club were relegated in 1960–61
. Jackson left the club in March 1961. His two sons left with him. Peter Junior had played 199 league games, and David 250 scoring 61 goals. The pair moved to Tranmere Rovers
.
Jackson Senior returned to Stoke City as a scout. In March 1969 he moved back to Bradford again as a scout.
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
. His twin sons Peter
Peter Jackson (footballer born 1937)
Peter Jackson was an English footballer whose career mirrored that of his twin brother David. Peter Jackson was a half back who started his career with his brother at Wrexham, where their father Peter senior was manager. The trio later teamed up at Bradford City, where the two brothers played a...
and David
David Jackson (footballer)
David Jackson is a former footballer whose career mirrored his twin brother Peter's. He was an inside forward. The pair played at Wrexham and Bradford City where their father Peter Jackson was manager.-Career:...
were also professional footballers. Both played under their father at Wrexham and 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....
.
Playing career
Born in Luddendon Foot, Halifax, EnglandEngland
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...
, Jackson started his career in local football first with his hometown club before joining Hebden Bridge. In 1924, he joined league side Stoke
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
as a half back
Wing half
In association football, the position of wing half or wing half back) was popularly used in the late nineteenth and first half of the 20th centuries...
. He spent ten years at the Victoria Ground
Victoria Ground (Stoke)
The Victoria Ground was the home ground of Stoke City F.C. from 1878. The club played there for an unbroken period of 119 years until it moved to its new ground at the Britannia Stadium in 1997...
during which time the club changed its name to Stoke City and became one of the top clubs in the country. Jackson's career spanned three divisions but he only played 71 games.
In 1934, he moved to Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
but after just three games he returned to the Stoke City in the role as assistant manager.
Managerial career
Jackson's return to the Victoria Ground was as assistant manager to the club's new manager Bob McGroryBob McGrory
Robert McGrory was a Scottish footballer who played as a defender. After starting his career at Dumbarton, he later moved to the English club Burnley where he made three appearances. In 1921, he moved to First Division side Stoke City where he made 511 appearances as a full-back. He later became a...
in 1935. In November 1950, he took his first full managerial role at Wrexham. He made history by giving debuts to his twin sons Peter
Peter Jackson (footballer born 1937)
Peter Jackson was an English footballer whose career mirrored that of his twin brother David. Peter Jackson was a half back who started his career with his brother at Wrexham, where their father Peter senior was manager. The trio later teamed up at Bradford City, where the two brothers played a...
and David
David Jackson (footballer)
David Jackson is a former footballer whose career mirrored his twin brother Peter's. He was an inside forward. The pair played at Wrexham and Bradford City where their father Peter Jackson was manager.-Career:...
.
Jackson Senior moved to 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....
in February 1955 after Ivor Powell
Ivor Powell
Ivor Verdun Powell MBE is a Welsh former footballer who gained eight Welsh caps and later became a manager. He was born in Gilfach, Bargoed....
was sacked. Both his sons followed him from Wales to West Yorkshire. City were forced to apply for re-election in Jackson's first season following a poor run of form under Powell. Jackson's first full season saw the team come 8th in Third Division (North)
Football League Third Division North
The Third Division North of The Football League was a tier in the English association football league system from 1921 to 1958. It ran parallel to Third Division South with clubs elected to the League or relegated from a higher division allocated to one or the other according to geographical position...
followed by a 9th place finish in 1956–57
1956-57 in English football
The 1956–57 season was the 77th season of competitive football in England.Manchester United won the First Division to become English football champions for the fifth time. Tottenham Hotspur were runners-up. In the Second Division it was Leicester City who finished in top spot, ahead of East...
. In 1957–58
1957-58 in English football
The 1957–58 season was the 78th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:In this season, Sunderland was relegated for the first time in their history.This was the last season in which Division 3 was split, North and South...
the club recorded its best post-war position by coming third. He was asked to manage the Third Division North representative team
Football League Third Division North vs. South Representative Games
The Third Division North and Third Division South of The Football League was a level in English association football, which ran from 1921 to 1958.From 1954–55 season until 1957–58 season, there was a series of games between teams representing the Third Division North and the Third Division South.-...
in October 1957.
The leagues were re-organised the following season and City's positions dropped to 11th and 19th in Division Three
Football League Third Division
The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
before the club were relegated in 1960–61
1960-61 in English football
The 1960–61 season was the 81st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:This season was a historic one for domestic football in England, as Tottenham Hotspur F.C. became the first club in the twentieth century to "do the Double" by winning both the League and the FA Cup competitions...
. Jackson left the club in March 1961. His two sons left with him. Peter Junior had played 199 league games, and David 250 scoring 61 goals. The pair moved to Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
.
Jackson Senior returned to Stoke City as a scout. In March 1969 he moved back to Bradford again as a scout.
Honours
with Stoke City- Football League Third Division NorthFootball League Third Division NorthThe Third Division North of The Football League was a tier in the English association football league system from 1921 to 1958. It ran parallel to Third Division South with clubs elected to the League or relegated from a higher division allocated to one or the other according to geographical position...
Champions: 1926–27