Playing Staff for 2011/12 - No doubt some will come and some will go..!

All stats up 31/05/11

	DARREN WILLIAMS
	Position:	Player/Manager
	Appearances:	-
	Goals:	-
	28/04/77 Versatile performer who chose to join Whitby after lots of interest from rival clubs in August 2011. Made over 200 appearances for Sunderland and brings all that experience to bear for the Blues. Very confident on the ball and works well steadying his younger team mates. Appointed Player/Manager upon the resignation of Tommy Cassidy on October 26th 2011

	DAVID CAMPBELL
	Position:	Goalkeeper
	Appearances:	456
	Goals:	0
	D.O.B 06.10.70. The club's longest-serving player, currently in his third spell with the Seasiders. An evergreen goalkeeper and the third-highest all-time appearance-maker with over 400 games played, including back to back promotions in 1996-98 and the FA Vase success of 1997. Winner of last season's Supporters' Player of the Year. Appointed assistant manager in October 2011.

	NICK LIVERSEDGE
	Position:	Goalkeeper
	Appearances:	34
	Goals:	0
	D.O.B 16.07.88. Signed for the Blues in July 2010 after being released from Darlington. Nick is no stranger to the Turnbull Ground after a previous loan spell in 2009, when he turned in some very impressive displays and quickly became a firm favourite with supporters. At 6’4”, Nick commands his area well and is agile with good handling. A confident goalkeeper who inspires all around him.

	TOM COURTNEY
	Position:	Goalkeeper
	Appearances:	11
	Goals:	0
	D.O.B 07/01/87 Signed from Gretna in March 2010, Tom made his debut in a vital victory at Hucknall, making a string of saves and showing enough potential for Tommy Cassidy to re-sign him for the new season as a worthy rival to veteran Dave Campbell.

	ANDREW LEESON
	Position:	Defender
	Appearances:	80
	Goals:	12
	Signed from D.O.B 27.09.82. South-African-born Andrew joined from Harry Dunn's previous club Blyth Spartans in September 2009. Quickly established himself as a very reliable and versatile player, usually found on the right of defence, but sometimes up front. Lees scored in Spartans' 2008 FA Cup run against Shrewsbury, and made over 200 appearances for the Northumberland club.

	IBRAHIM HASSAN
	Position:	Defender
	Appearances:	84
	Goals:	1
	D.O.B 02.03.88. 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, picking up the online player of the season award, ten months later.

	KEVIN BURGESS
	Position:	Defender
	Appearances:	126
	Goals:	8
	D.O.B 08.1.88. Players' Player of the Year Kev, began his career at Middlesbrough, before joining Darlington in 2006. He impressed while on loan at the Turnbull Ground two years later, and when released by the Quakers over the following summer, the Blues acted quickly to sign the talented ball-playing centre-half on a permanent deal.

	ALEX WHITE
	Position:	Defender
	Appearances:	17
	Goals:	0
	D.O.B 23/08/88 Signed in August 2011 after a strong loan spell from Tommy Cassidy's former club Workington at the tail end of the previous season. A steady left-back who crosses well and likes to get forward

	ASHLEY LYTH
	Position:	Defender
	Appearances:	143
	Goals:	2
	D.O.B 14.06.82. Signed in the summer of 2007 from Scarborough FC, Ashley has Football League and Conference experience. Leicester City signed him for £100,000 in 2001 before returning to Boro following a serious leg injury, two years later. Whitby born and bred Ash, is a skilful competitor and inspires all around him with his commitment and confidence, he is also the older brother of Yorkshire CCC batsman Adam Lyth.

	CALLUM MARTIN
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	-
	Goals:	-
	D.O.B 15/09/91 Classy box to box midfielder, signed from Hartlepool United in summer 2011. Fierce tackler who likes to take players on and support the forwards at every opportunity.

	MARK ROBINSON
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	6
	Goals:	0
	D.O.B 24/07/81 Experienced left-sided player who can also play in midfield- a good crosser of the ball who leads well. Returned for a second spell with the Seasiders in August 2011 after playing for Boston United and Gainsborough in the Conference North. Likes to get forward and has a fierce shot on him

	SAM HODGSON
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	0
	Goals:	0
	D.O.B 21/01/91 Skilful and hard-working middle of the park player signed in early 2011 after a spell in the United States. Covers lots of ground and can also play out wide or at the back.

	BILLY BLACKFORD
	Position:	Midfield
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	Goals:
	D.O.B 23/01/92 Lightning fast wide player signed from Hartlepool United in July 2011. Always looking to run at defenders and create chances for others, can also play in behind the strikers.

	DAVE McTIERNAN
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	188
	Goals:	23
	D.O.B 13.07.84. A tricky and popular winger who rejoined Whitby in the summer of 2010 after an absence of three years. 'Macca' then broke a record when scoring Newcastle Blue Star's SECOND goal on 47 seconds in a 2008 Northern Premier League First Division outing. He later joined Blue Square North Harrogate Town.

	TOM PORTAS
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	-
	Goals:	-
	D.O.B 9/4/92. Tom joined the Blues in November 2011 just weeks after making the move to Newton Aycliffe. A tough-tackling defensive midfielder with a bright future ahead, he spent two seasons at Guisborough Town after going through Middlesbrough's Youth Academy. Tom's also capable of scoring spectacular goals.

	JEFF SMITH
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	-
	Goals:	-
	D.O.B 28/6/80. Darren Williams' first signing is another former Football League star with bags of experience after playing at Hartlepool United, Bolton Wanderers and most-regularly for Port Vale and Carlisle United. He joined Darlington, before heading for Belgium with R.O.C de Charleroi-Marchienne. On his return to England, the skilful and composed left-sided midfielder moved to Whitby Town, making his debut in a November 2011 League Cup tie at North Ferriby United.

	JIMMY BEADLE
	Position:	Midfield
	Appearances:	125
	Goals:	36
	DOB - 23/6/88 Rejoined the Blues in November 2011 after a spell in Sweden. Top scorer for Whitby in two successive seasons, Jimmy's return was widely celebrated by Blues fans.

	ANDY CAMPBELL
	Position:	Forward
	Appearances:	57
	Goals:	16
	DOB 18-4-79. Former Middlesbrough marksman, best known on Teesside for his goal in Boro's 2-0 FA Cup win over Manchester United in the late 90s. Campbell made 65 appearances for his hometown club, before several loan spells and a lengthy stay at Cardiff City. Campbell signed for the Blues on loan from Bradford Park Avenue in November 2009 and netted a volleyed winner in a 2-1 success over Stocksbridge on his home league debut. Unsuprisingly, Harry Dunn made the move permanent before the end of the season.

	MATTY TYMON
	Position:	Forward
	Appearances:	5
	Goals:	1
	DOB 15/4/90 - Yet another former Hartlepool starlet- Matty is now in his second spell with the Blues after a loan period in 2009 from Victoria Park. After joining Workington and West Auckland, Tommy Cassidy signed him after a debut goal in pre-season 2011. A tall, pacey, skilful striker capable of turning a game.

	JAKE FAICHNEY
	Position:	Forward
	Appearances:	-
	Goals:	-
	D.O.B 28/08/88 Came onto the scene from nowhere after netting 46 goals for local side FC Fylingdales in the Sunday League- hit the post seconds into his league debut in April 2010. Relentless energy to harass defenders, reads the game well and is always looking to work an opening.

	JAMIE CLARKE
	Position:	Forward
	Appearances:	-
	Goals:	-
	D.O.B 30/8/73. Signed in November 2011 from Northern League First Division Ashington, where he'd already netted 11 goals in as many games. Previously with Spennymoor Town, Gateshead, Durham City, Billingham Town, Norton & Stockton and Bedlington Terriers, Jamie brings physical strength, a wealth of experience and a proven track record for finding the net.

	ANDY APPLEBY
	Position:	FORWARD
	Appearances:	13
	Goals:	6
	DOB 11.10.85. Striker. Andy began his career at Hartlepool United, where he had a loan spell at Whitby as an 18-year-old, before moving to Blyth Spartans and Gateshead. He later joined Northern League Crook Town, where he netted 30 league goals last season. A pacey, skilful forward, Andy returned to the Turnbull in November 2011, scoring on his second debut- a 3-3 draw with Stocksbridge Park Steels.

	NATHAN MULLIGAN
	Position:	FORWARD
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	Goals:
	D.O.B 15/09/86. Darren Williams' first signing of 2012, this pacey frontman or midfielder, started out as a Middlesbrough junior, before joining Darlington in 2010, making ten appearances in the Blue Square Premier. Netted 12 goals for Norton & Stockton in half a Northern League season, catching the attention of Williams who got his man in January 2012. Can also play on either flank.

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