Paul Burton

Paul Burton Position: Midfield 1988 – 1996. Midfielder Paul Burton has, for a number of years, maintained his legend status in the Northern League football world. Not just as a player but now as a manager. Born in April 1963, Paul started his football career with Shildon in the Northern League at the beginning of … Continue reading Paul Burton

A ‘Pat’ Donnelly

A ‘Pat’ Donnelly. Position: Defender 1927 – 1931. During the 1930s the Whitby Gazette had a reporter known as ‘The Wanderer’. He would write match reports and was openly critical, when needs be, in his assessment of players performances. One player that seemed to escape his criticism was ‘Pat’ Donnelly. Pat joined Whitby united in … Continue reading A ‘Pat’ Donnelly

Christopher Shears.

Christopher Shears. Position: Forward 1923 - 1936 Durham born Christopher shears was one of the few Whitby players that played for all three Whitby sides, which in itself was remarkable, but owing to the fact he was also both deaf and dumb makes him an exceptional player. Kit, as he was know at Whitby, was … Continue reading Christopher Shears.

David Logan

David Logan. Defender. Assistant Manager. Manager. David joined the blues way back in October 1982 from New Marske. A left sided defender was to make his debut on the 14th August 1982 against South Bank In the Mickey Skinner Trophy at South Bank. He came on as a Subsitute. His home debut was also a … Continue reading David Logan

Luke Bythway

Luke Bythway Defender/Forward The former Northallerton, Bishop Auckland and Guisborough Town player joined his former Guisborough manager Chris Hardy at Whitby in August 2016 from Marske United and made his Blue’s debut as an 81st minute substitute in the 1-0 away victory over Warrington Town on the 23rd August 2016, Luke again came off the … Continue reading Luke Bythway

Callum Patton

Callum Patton Midfield/forward Callum joined Whitby Town from Northern League Division One club Whitley Bay in January 2018 and made his debut on the 20th January 2018 coming on as a substitute as Whitby fought back from 3-0 to draw 3-3 at Rushall Olympic, he scored his first goal for the Blue's on Saturday 10th … Continue reading Callum Patton

Anthony Ormerod

Anthony Ormerod Midfield Whitby manager Harry Dunn signed the former Middlesbrough winger from Scarborough in August 2003 and handed him his debut in a 3-1 defeat at Frickley Athletic on the 25th August 2003, coming off the bench after 54 minutes to score Whitby’s only goal. After another substitute appearance Anth made his full debut … Continue reading Anthony Ormerod

Graeme Armstrong

Graeme Armstrong Forward Whitby Town manager Darren Williams signed Armstrong the former Dunston UTS (110 goals in 3 seasons 2004-2007), Gateshead (48 goals in 144 apps 2007-2011) and Harrogate Town forward (23 goals in 2010/11) from fellow Northern Premier League side Blyth Spartans (7 goals in 44 apps 2011/12) in July 2012 and he made … Continue reading Graeme Armstrong

Matty Appleby

Matty Appleby Defence/midfield Matty started his career at Newcastle United and made his debut for them in season 1990/91 in a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion at ST James Park on the 27th October 1990 going on to make 29 appearances in his four seasons at the club before being released and he signed … Continue reading Matty Appleby