John Everest (born 20 July 1908) was an Irish professional

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. During his career, he made over 100 appearances in the

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Career

After beginning his career with non-league sides Dunnington and Heslington, Everest turned professional with

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in 1926 before joining

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in 1928, scoring seven goals in seven matches for the ''Hatters'' including four during a 7–1 victory over

Carlisle United Carlisle United Football Club ( , ) is a professional association football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. The team currently compete in the National League, the fifth level of the English football league system. They have played their ...

on 18 January 1930. Originally playing as a

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, he converted to playing as a defender in 1931 while playing for

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. Everest joined

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in 1934 following a recommendation from George Blackburn, who had seen Everest play against his

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side in the

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. He was ever present in his debut season at

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, playing in each of the club's 47 matches in all competitions and remained first choice the following season, but with the club finishing in 19th and 20th position in his two seasons, Everest was one of a number of players released by manager Ben Watts-Jones in an attempt to improve the club's standings. He later played for

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and

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Everest, Jack 1908 births Irish Free State men's association footballers York City F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Cardiff City F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Barnsley F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football forwards Men's association football defenders Year of death missing People from Kilcullen Association footballers from County Kildare