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goalkeepers

Shane BLAND

A popular figure with the Whitby Town supporters, Blandy is currently in his fourth season with the club. Despite his deceptively small figure, Bland is strong in the air and has a good kick. Brought in from Middlesbrough in 2013, where he began his career. The popular goalkeeper signed a new two-year contract in May 2016. defenders

Callum MARTIN Began his second spell with the Blues in June 2015 after originally joining from Hartlepool United in the summer of 2011. Pacey and skilful who likes to get at defenders and impressed Darren Williams after a spell in the Northern League with Guisborough Town.
Andrew MAY
Andrew is a c o m p o s e d centre back, brought to the Turnbull by his former manager, Chris Hardy, in August 2016. Unsurprisingly he links up well with Danny McWilliams and Curtis Round, who he came through the junior ranks with at Guisborough.
Daniel MCWILLIAMS
Dan, an attacking full-back, is the brother of Andy McWilliams and forged a dangerous link with Curtis Round on the left for Guisborough, the season before both joined the Blues, in July 2016.

midfielders

Dale HOPSON
H i g h l y- r a t e d midfielder with Conference-level experience at former club Darlington FC, where he began his career. He was then talent-spotted and subsequently signed by Huddersfield Town. A fine deadball taker and a determined runner at defenders. Joined the club in 2014.
Kieran WELEDJI
Highly gifted central defender, released by Middlesbrough. A classy, strong centre-half, Kieran passes and reads the game well, he also looks to get forward at every opportunity. Signed for the club after impressing in a pre-season friendly against Bradford City.
Steven SNAITH
Steven re-signed for the Blues in July 2016 from Guisborough. He netted 24 goals from 89 appearances in his first run at Town. Snaith was appointed as Chris Hardy’ s first-team captain for the 2016 / 17 season. Has also been at Hartlepool United.
Mikey Roberts
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