Jack Reynolds (footballer, born 1881)

Jack Reynolds (John Reynold)[1] (23 September 1881[2][3] – 8 November 1962) was an English football manager and player.

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,[4][5] who made his debut as a player for Ajax under Reynolds.

He also managed the Swiss side St Gallen.

Reynolds was born in Whitefield, now Greater Manchester, to Elisabeth Guinness and John Reynolds.

[2][3] Reynolds' older brother Billy was also a footballer.