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

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

Kevin Mulgrew

Kevin Mulgrew Position: Forward 1964 – 1971 Born in Stockton-On-Tees, Kevin Patrick Mulgrew began his football career at St. Bedes of the Stockton & District League, where, at the age of 11, he won the league and cup double. To this day he still remembers this as one of his best moments in football in … Continue reading Kevin Mulgrew

Alan Williamson

Alan Williamson Position: Defender 1962 – 1972 (2 spells) Alan was born towards the tail end of the second World War in Billingham, he was a natural defender. He began his career with Port Clarence Juniors in 1959 where he stayed for three seasons. During the 1962/1963 season Alan made two appearances for Whitby Town. … Continue reading Alan Williamson

Dean Dwight Gordon

Dean Dwight Gordon Left Back 2007 Whitby have had a number of ex-Pros over the years but one that surprised me was Dean Gordon. I'd personally seen Dean play at Selhurst Park in the 90s. A genuinely nice guy who made time for the fans at the ground. Dean's Wiki page captures more about him … Continue reading Dean Dwight Gordon

Dan McWilliams

Dan McWilliams Defender Whitby Town manager Chris Hardy went back to his former club Guisborough Town to sign left back Dan in July 2016 and handed him his Whitby debut in the opening game of the 2016/17 season a 1-1 draw against Sutton Coldfield Town played at Eastwood Town's ground on Saturday 13th August 2016. … Continue reading Dan McWilliams

Paul Welham

Paul Welham Position: Defender 1985 – 1996. Born in Whitby in May 1966, Paul Welham is very much a local lad who played and became a legend at his hometown club. Paul started his career playing for Fleece FC, and Fishburn Park before being signed by David Harvey the new Whitby Manager. Paul made his … Continue reading Paul Welham