Whitby Town FC - The Seasiders

News 2007/08

10th January 2007 - Bruno staying put

Despite recieving a substanial offer for top scorer Danny Brunskill, Whitby Town can confirm that they turned down an approach from Gateshead flat. Chairman Graham Manser confirmed that Bruno was under contract until 2009 and was happy at the Turnbull. "I'd get lynched if we sold Danny" was the Chairman's words "and who could we get to replace such a great striker". Speculation mounted that the Tynesiders wanted Brunskill to spearhead their push for the promotion play-offs, with their local media splashing it across their webpages. Blues fans will be relieved to here that the man from Marske will be staying as we look forward to a revival under the new management team.

7th January - Brum and Clarky takes charge full time

The Chairman and Committee of Whitby Town FC would like to announce that, following a Committee Meeting held this evening, they have great pleasure in formally announcing the appointment of PHIL BRUMWELL and GRAEME CLARKE as the "Joint Managers" of Whitby Town FC, with immediate effect.

24th October - Brum takes charge

Following on from the resignation of Lee Nogan, the club have confirmed that Phil Brumwell has agreed to become the caretaker manager assisted by Matty Appleby and Dennis Wheeler. The Chairman has also confirmed that 'his phone hasn't stopped ringing' since Sunday!

20th October - Lee Nogan Resigns

It is with regret that the Whitby Town Manager, Lee Nogan, has resigned from the Club with immediate effect.
The Chairman and Committee would like to thank Lee for all his help in the time he has been associated with Whitby Town football club and wish him and his family all the very best for the future.
Applications for the now vacant Manager's postion should be made to the Chairman, Graham Manser.

NEW ADMISSION PRICES - SEASON 2007/08

From the opening game of the season against Buxton on 18 Aug, prices will be:-

ADULTS £7.00
CONCESSIONS £4.00
UNDER 18s £2.00 (See Note below)

Note: WTFC have increased the age limit from last season for this "special price" from 16 to 18 years of age. However to be eligible for this initiative, anyone Under 18 will need to complete a Registration Form and produce their Birth Certificate. Registration Forms will be available from the Turnstiles during the Pre-Season friendly games.

Prices for pre-season fixtures will vary but the opening game against Gretna will be priced at:

ADULTS £5.00
CONCESSIONS £3.00
UNDER 16s £1.00

Raw out for 18 months

It was confirmed today that Whitby Town striker Tom Raw broke both his tibia and fibia in Saturday's accident at Ashington. The live wire 23 year old is now expected to be missing from Football for up to 18 months after having plates and pins inserted during an operation in Northumberland over the weekend. Raw made a good impression last season after suffering from hamstring and groin injuries the previous season. In partnership with Danny Brunskill the striker managed 13 goals for his hometown club last season.

Hackworth signs up

Following the fall out from Scarborough's demise, Whitby boss Lee Nogan has swooped to sign Tony Hackworth. The former Leeds United and Notts County forward signed for Town ahead of a clutch of other clubs.

FA Competition Draws

FA Cup - 15th September - Whitby Town v Bottesford Town or Shildon or Goole

FA Trophy - 20th October 2007 - Ossett Town v Whitby Town

Blues keep just nine as rebuilding starts

By Duncan Atkins www.whitbytoday.co.uk WHITBY Town Football Club is keeping just nine of last year's squad for next season as a major rebuilding programme beckons. More than half the side which finished midway down the UniBond League Premier Division are being axed.

The retained list for 2007-08 is:

Danny Brunskill

Dave Campbell

Alex Janes

Danny Farthing

Matty Appleby

James Drinkall

Tommy Raw

Ant Ormerod

and Phil Brumwell.

Boss Lee Nogan has re-registered as a player to help out in the event of an injury crisis although he is more likely to take a back seat.

But long-serving striker and last season’s player-coach Graham Robinson who played in the FA Vase-winning team in 1997 is uncertain of his future.

He is currently in talks with Nogan as to what place he may or may not have at the club.

Midfielder Karl Richards and winger Dave McTiernan are also victims of the clearout while others who came in on loan were deemed not good enough.

Nogan will now aim to strengthen all areas of the squad this summer and hopes some of the better youngsters from the new under 19s team can filter through into the first team.
"The squad may have to be a little bit thinner if we are looking for a bit more quality but we’ve signed left midfielder Karl Charlton from Northallerton after I had him watched a few times.

"He is a good direct player with lots of energy and fitness and he scored 20 goals last season. I look forward to seeing what he produces."

Central defender Danny Farthing has now had surgery on a serious knee ligament injury but may not return for the best part of a year.

"It could be we have to wait until a couple of months before the end of next season, but if that’s the case we will be happy with that.

"He will work hard to get back as soon as possible but he will be a big miss for us," said Nogan. "Hopefully we can bring in someone of his stature." WHITBY TOWN ANNOUNCE FIRST PRE-SEASON FIXTURES

WTFC have released dates of some of their pre-season fixtures agreed so far for 2007/08. They are:-
Sat 28 July Home to GRETNA for the Mickey Skinner Memorial Trophy. Kick off 3pm. This date is also the "Official" opening of the New Stand.

Sat 4 Aug Away at DUNSTON FED

Tue 7 Aug Home to DARLINGTON. Kick Off at 7.30pm.

WTFC MAKE THEIR FIRST NEW SIGNING

Attacking left sided mid-fielder, KARL CHARLTON joins Whitby Town from Northallerton on a one year deal. Manager Lee Nogan rates Karl very highly.
He is an 'exciting, young, left-sided midfield player in his second season of senior non-league football after signing for former club Northallerton from the Teesside Junior Alliance. Recently he has played for both Sunderland and Darlington at youth level.' As of January, he had already netted 15 goals for Northallerton who play in Northern League Division One and lined up against the Blues in the shock 5-0 victory for the minnows at the Turnbull Ground. A Northallerton fan commented that 'Karl has been a very big bonus to us and we wish him well at Whitby Town. The lad has great pace and good first touch and crosses the ball well, his attitude is first class, you won't regret signing him.