Johnny Haynes
The Maestro
| Full name: | John Norman Haynes |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | October 17, 1934 |
| Date of death: | October 18, 2005 |
| Clubs played for: | Fulham, Durban City |
Club Career
Considered the greatest player to turn out for The Cottagers, Haynes' memory remains etched in Fulham's history. The club recently named a stand at Craven Cottage in his honour.
Having signed for the Londoners as a teenager, Haynes ignored a host of offers to jump ship, remaining with his boyhood club for the duration of his playing days. Having never won a major honour with Fulham, Haynes retired but not before one season in South Africa with Durban City.
Club Stats
| Years | Clubs | App | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-70 | Fulham | 594 | 147 |
| 1970-71 | Durban City | N/A | N/A |
International Career
Haynes' international exploits saw him captain England for most of his time with the Three Lions. Having scored on his debut, he went on to play at two World Cups, first in 1958 and then four years later, but England failed on both occasions to make it to the final. A serious biking accident saw his England career cut short and Haynes subsequently missed out on the World Cup-winning side of 1966.
International Career Stats
| Years | Clubs | App | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-62 | England | 56 | 18 |
Key Games
Fulham 4-2 Lincoln (Second Division, September 17, 1958)
Lincoln were the victims of Haynes' striking prowess in a goal fest at Craven Cottage. Bottom of the Second Division, the visitors fell behind inside 10 minutes, Haynes dribbling past three men before firing in the opener, the pick of his four goals. He added a second before the interval, but strikes from Harbertson and Chapman drew the strugglers level. Haynes then came to life with his third and a cheeky kneel-in to round off his phenomenal display.
England 5-0 USSR (International, October 22, 1958)
England made amends for their World Cup exit at the hands of the Russians by returning the favour with a resounding 5-0 win at Wembley. Just seconds before the end of a disappointing first half, Haynes fired into the roof of the net. An inspired second-half display saw Fulham's main man punish the visitors with two strikes from distance to complete his hat-trick. There was even enough time for Bobby Charlton to score from the spot, before Nat Lofthouse made it five on his return to the international fold.
England 9-3 Scotland (International, April 15, 1961)
Jimmy Greaves might have won all the accolades following his hat-trick showing, but it was skipper Haynes who led the surge with a brace that proved to be his last two goals in an England shirt. His partnership with Greaves and Smith proved far too hot for the Scots to handle. Haynes exploited the gaps in the Scots' half and punished the Tartan Army before going on to collect the Home Championship trophy from the Queen.
Did You Know...?
Johnny Haynes was the first footballer to appear for England in every class of football available in his playing era - school, youth, Under-23 and 'B', before making his full international debut.
Footballing legend Pelé once described Haynes as the "best passer of the ball I've ever seen". An accolade that was again made by England's record top-scorer Jimmy Greaves.
Haynes became the first player to be paid £100 a week, immediately following the end of the £20 maximum wage.
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