Positive future for Whitby Town

By Andrew Snaith

Whitby Town have rewarded manager Nathan Haslam with a new contract as he steers them away from the NPL Premier relegation zone.

Five wins in February steered the Blues into the top half of the division. Victories over rivals Marske United, Stalybridge Celtic and Ashton United, plus successes over Warrington Rylands and Gainsborough Trinity helped Haslam’s men create breathing space.

They’ve also moved to secure skipper Danny Rowe and his centre-half partner Lewis Ritson, who has recently returned to action.

Going in the other direction are midfielder Joe Wheatley, who has been recalled from his loan by parent club Spennymoor Town and Malik Dijksteel who made a surprise move to National League title chasers Wrexham, part-owned by Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds.

Blues end the season as follows: