Tag: 2000s

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

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

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

Paul Pitman

Paul Pitman. Position: Forward. 1988 – 1999. When the cheque for £1,000 was made out to North Shields, Whitby could not have predicted what a bargain they were getting. Whitby’s then Manager, Harry Wilson, had known of Paul Pitman for a while and he was impressed enough to persuade Whitby’s committee to payout for the … Continue reading Paul Pitman

Danny Farthing

Danny Farthing Position: Defender 2004 – 2009. There are not many players in the football world that come back from a severe knee injury, but to do it twice is nothing short of amazing. Born in York in August 1982, Danny Fathering began his football career with Pickering Town in the Northern Countied East League … Continue reading Danny Farthing