James Paul (Jimmy) Harland

Born in Whitby on 25th June 1900, James Paul Harland was the son of Anthony Harland and his wife Mary Alice formerly Stamp. They lived on Sandgate as Anthony was the licenced Victualler at the Queens Hotel, and James was one of seven children. In 1920 James, more commonly known as Jimmy, joined Whitby White … Continue reading James Paul (Jimmy) Harland

John Butler

John Butler Position: Defender 1926 – 1946 (Multiple Spells) John Butler was Whitby first ever ‘star’ was John Butler. Born in Granford Brigg in Lincolnshire, John's family moved to Middlesbrough. Whilst ‘Bimmer’ Thompson was knocking the goals in up front, John was running a tight ship at the back. A solid performer for the club … Continue reading John Butler

Jackie Bolton

Jack Bolton Position: Forward 1954 – 1959 Once described in one of Whitby’s programmes as ‘The diminutive bundle of energy’ Jack Bolton began his football career with Smith’s Dock in the 1950/1951 season in the Teesside league. Jackie spent a season with the Middlesbrough based club before moving to Northern League side Billingham Synthonia. Whilst … Continue reading Jackie Bolton

FA Cup Second Round Appearances – #1 Wigan Athletic

Saturday 10th December 1983 was the date that Whitby Town made their very first appearance in the F.A. Cup Second Round Proper. Having dramatically beaten Halifax in the last round this would be a test. This is the match report from the Yorkshire Post December 12th, 1993. WHITBY HAND OVER GLORY. (By Peter Snape) Wigan … Continue reading FA Cup Second Round Appearances – #1 Wigan Athletic

Fred Plummer

Fred Plummer. Date of Birth: 3rd November 1928 Position: Defender/Centre Forward 1950 – 1954. Fred Plummer is one of Whitby’s oldest surviving player, currently aged 82 years old (March 2011) he can remember the team as Whitby United. Fred began his career in football at Billingham Synthonia Juniors and Stockton Boys Brigade before joining Darlington … Continue reading Fred Plummer

Roy Eric Edwards

Roy Eric Edwards Position: Midfield 1964 – 1972 Roy was not a local player, born in September 1940, 232 miles away in Canterbury, Kent. He began his playing career with the R.A.F. before moving to Lincoln City Reserves. Bill Jeffs, the Whitby manager, was looking to build on the strong FA Cup and Amateur cup … Continue reading Roy Eric Edwards

Bobby Stuart

Bobby Stuart Manager Bobby was born in 1913 in Middlesbrough and started his footballing career at South Bank. Bobby became a schoolboy international at the age of 14 and gained three caps. At 15 he then joined his home town club, Middlesbrough, between 1931 and 1947 he made 247 appearances and scored 2 goals. In … Continue reading Bobby Stuart