Playing Staff for 2009/10 - No doubt some will come and some will go..!

All stats up 31/05/09

	HARRY DUNN
	Position:	Manager
	DOB 5-9-1953. Whitby's most successful ever manager returned for a second spell in May 2009, having taken rivals Blyth Spartans to the FA Cup Third Round just months earlier. Harry led the Blues to consecutive promotions from Northern League to Unibond Premier between 1997 and 1999, also winning the FA Vase at Wembley Stadium and reaching the FA Cup First Round on three occasions in a nine-year stint at the club. As a player, with Scarborough, he made 265 appearances, scoring 65 goals and gaining two FA Trophy winners medals, netting in the 1977 final at Wembley against Dagenham.

	BOB SCAIFE Jr
	Position:	Asst Manager
	DOB 12-10-55. Son of legendary former Blues' chairman Bob Scaife Snr, Bob Jnr returned to the club as Harry Dunn's assistant in June 2009, after a distinguished spell as his predecessor, before Dunn's first reign, from 1990-95. In 1993, Bob won the Northern League First Division title but the Seasiders were controversially denied promotion on a technicality beyond their control. Bob also won two championships at Dunston Federation, before taking charge at Billingham Synthonia. A former professional with Middlesbrough, he made nearly 200 Football League appearances for Hartlepool United, Halifax Town and Rochdale.

	DAVID CAMPBELL
	Position:	Goalkeeper
	Appearances:	387
	Goals:	0
	D.O.B. 06.10.70 Signed February 1996 from Guisborough Town. Tall, agile ‘keeper, classed as one of the best around. Previous clubs include South Bank, Guisborough Town, Spennymoor United, Bishop Auckland & Gateshead. He made his Whitby debut against Grangetown BC in the North Riding Senior Cup (9th March, 1996). 'Cammy' was a member of the FA Vase winning side of 1997, helped the club to two successive promotions & is closing in on 400 appearances for the club.

	ALEX GILDEA
	Position:	Defence
	Appearances:	165
	Goals:	26
	DOB 15-9-80. Began his second spell at the Turnbull Ground in July 2009, after 165 appearances and 26 goals in his first. Alex is famous for scoring on Match Of The Day against Plymouth Argyle in an FA Cup First Round tie in 2001, he since joined Blyth Spartans, where he starred in their run to Round Three in 2008/09. Older brother of Liam, Alex can play left-back or midfield- equally uncompromising in either role.

	DENNY INGRAM
	Position:	Defender
	Appearances:	0
	Goals:	0
	DOB 27-6-76. Distinguished centre-half with extensive Football League experience at first club Hartlepool United, where he made over 200 appearances, scoring 14 goals. After spending time at Halifax and Scarborough, Stuart Denevan Ingram signed for the Blues from Conference North Harrogate Town in July 2009, quickly establishing himself as a solid, composed, no-nonsense leader at the heart of the Whitby defence.

	IBRAHIM HASSAN
	Position:	Defender
	Appearances:	0
	Goals:	0
	Versatile 20-year-old who came through Chester Le Street's highly-rated youth setup, via fellow Northern-Leaguers Jarrow Roofing. A committed player with boundless energy and a willingness to tackle whether playing anywhere across the defence or in midfield. 'Ibby' was tracked by then-Blyth manager Harry Dunn, and became Dunn's first signing on his return to Whitby Town in July 2009.

	KEVIN BURGESS
	Position:	Defender
	Appearances:	46
	Goals:	1
	Fromer Darlington defender who was signed on following a series of impressive displays whilst on loan at the Turnbull. Unflustered and calm, he has bcome a permanent fixture in the Town defence.

	ASHLEY LYTH
	Position:	Defender
	Appearances:	78
	Goals:	0
	Former Leicester City and Scarborough defender who already has plentiful experience at a higher level, which shows with his fine touch, composure and confidence at the back. Joined his hometown club in the summer of 2007 and was forced to play in every position in defence due to injuries.

	JIMMY BEADLE
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	39
	Goals:	5
	Former Scarborough midfielder who joined York City upon the demise of the Seadogs. Joined Whitby on loan in September and made the move permanent in October after being released by the Minstermen.

	TONY HACKWORTH
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	56
	Goals:	16
	Former Leeds United, Notts County and Scarborough midfielder who joined Whitby in August 07 before departing for Harrogate Town 4 months later, where his opportunities were limited. Retuned to the Turnbull in March 08 and signed up for the 08/09 season.

	KARL CHARLTON
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	89
	Goals:	29
	Joined Whitby Town in the summer of 2007 from Northern League Northallerton Town. A speedy left winger with an eye for goal, Karl was the players player of the year and supporters player of the year for 2007/08.

	CHRISTIAN HANSON
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	0
	Goals:	0
	DOB 3-8-81 Much travelled left footed midfielder signed in the summer of 2009. Former clubs include Port Vale, Torquay and Leyton Orient.

	LEON SCOTT
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	46
	Goals:	7
	Joined Whitby from Newcastle Blue Star in September 08 and was a bright star during a traumatic season. Joined Harrogate Town in Aug 09 but returned to the Turnbull after limited opportunities at Wetherby Road.

	GED DALTON
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	0
	Goals:	0
	DOB 30-3-90. Very highly-rated forward or wide man who made headlines for Blyth Spartans when netting the club's winner in their shock FA Cup Second Round replay success over Bournemouth. Ged is Scarborough's youngest-ever goalscorer after netting in a Conference North match aged just 16. Noted for his quick movement off the ball and skill on it, Ged joined Harry Dunn at Blyth in 2008 after a spell at League One Carlisle, he then followed Dunn to Whitby a year later.

	ANDY CAMPBELL
	Position:	Forward
	Appearances:	0
	Goals:	0
	DOB 18-4-79. Former England U21, Middlesbrough and Cardiff City striker who joined the Blues on loan from Bradford PA in October 2009. Scored on his debut and found the net with regularity during his loan spell at the club. Signed a permanant deal in February '10.

	LIAM GILDEA
	Position:	Forward
	Appearances:	85
	Goals:	13
	DOB 10-4-85. Bustling former Scarborough striker who never stops running and makes opposing defenders' lives a misery. Liam began his third spell at the club in summer 2009, after previously scoring 13 goals in 49 starts, including a memorable bicycle kick during the 2005 League Cup Final.

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