Harry Dunn

Harry Dunn Manager Two terms You cannot talk about Whitby Town Football Club and it’s people without mentioning the most successful manager in it’s history. Born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham in 1948 he began his footballing career with his hometown club until he was spotted by the Northern Premier League side Scarborough. It is … Continue reading Harry Dunn

Team Photo 1997

Here is a photo from the 1997 F.A. Vase game between Whitby and Tiverton Town.In the photo are:Back Row (l-r)Mike Williams, Graeme Williams, David Logan, Mike Hall, Alan Martin, David Campbell, Graham Robinson, David Goodchild, Mitch Cook, Kenny Goodrick, John Borthwick.Front Row (l-r)Mascot, Paul Pitman, Ian Williams, Andy Toman, Neil Hodgson, Laurie Pearson, Tony Robertson, … Continue reading Team Photo 1997

MRFTP: F.A. Vase Final 1997

Harry was to announce the team that would be the starting line up in the changing rooms. He also insisted that ALL his squad would be allowed to warm up and train on the pitch pre-match. They all did. Prior to going out Harry announced the team to a hushed squad. The starting line up would be;David … Continue reading MRFTP: F.A. Vase Final 1997

Dennis Wheeler: A Great Man Behind The Scenes

Dennis Wheeler: A Great Man Behind The Scenes.Sometimes there comes a person who is a step away from the limelight, who becomes a reliable, solid and trustworthy person; in other words loyal. The dictionary shows us that loyal means: characterized by or showing faithfulness to commitments, vows, allegiance, obligations, etc.: loyal conduct.Prior to Whitby, Dennis … Continue reading Dennis Wheeler: A Great Man Behind The Scenes

North Ferriby United then and now.

This week we face North Ferriby United in the Northern Premier League Cup on Wednesday (15/12/2010) and with it being a cup game it brings back memories of 1997 and that wonderful day at Wembley Stadium (the proper one not that new one).I read in an article that Whitby and Ferriby had never met before. … Continue reading North Ferriby United then and now.