SIR PETER SMURTHWAITE (Chairman) A Sculcoates lane lad who came to the club as a Physio to assist former Manager Billy Heath , Pete took over the club in 2004 and also had a spell as team Manager after the resignation of Billy. Pete is also a big fan of egg chasing and he is a vice president of Hull FC . also the owner of PBS Construction Ltd . Without Sir Pete who knows where Bridlington Town FC would be now . Sponsored by : Darren and Simon
MARK LEVER (COACH) Former Grimsby Town player Mark Lever had no hesitation in helping long-term friend Peter Smurthwaite with the running of the Queensgate outfit. During his stay at Grimsby Town he was voted supporters’ young player of the year in 1989 and 1991 and supporters’ player of the year in 2000.
He made two visits to Wembley in 1998 with the Mariners, winning the Auto Windscreen Shield and the division two play-offs.Sponsored by :
GAVIN BRANTON (Secretary / Kit man) Gavin is born and bred in Bridlington and now lives a
couple of miles away in the fishing village of
Flamborough.
He first visited Queensgate 'The home of football'
'the theatre of dreams' in 1968, watching a Town game
against Mexborough - so has been a Town fan for nearly
40 years.
Gavin is the Secretary of Bridlington Town, but has
also done the tasks of Commercial Manager and
Programme Editor. He also acts as Kit Manager and
proudly occupies a seat on 'the bench' during matches.
His occupation is in a special needs school in Hull
providing ICT.
Sponsored by : Warren and Pauline Spear
RACHEL MARSON (Physio) Joined the club last season to assist vetran Physio Ken Knight , Rachel trained at the Northern Institute of Massage . Sponsored by : Galpharm International Ltd
CHRIS HILL (Goalkeeper) , Chris is in his second spell at the club , Capable stopper with a long career in the UniBond League with Goole and Guiseley. Commands the box well and will add physical presence to the Town rear guardSponsored by : Warren and Pauline Spear
MICHAEL PRICE (GOALKEEPER) : Strong commanding Goal keeper previous clubs include Leicester City , Boston united , Darlington , Harrogate Town , Gateshead and Real Mad ridSponsored by : Kirsty and Emily Berry
CARL GIBLIN (Defender) Yet more awards for the " Fleshman " at the end of season awards. following another vintage season for the fans favourite. Primarily a center half but can play anywhere across the back four with ease. superb heading ability despite his stature and distribution to matchSponsored by : Warren and Pauline Spear
ASH DEXTER (Left centre half/ Left back) Strong tackling defender , Very committed and a good reader of the game also very strong in the air signed from local side Hornsea TownSponsored by : Bridlington Town Fans Forum members
GARETH SLATER (Right back) New signing from North Ferriby United former Hull City playerSponsored by :
LUKE SMITH (Left back / midfield) Signed from Ossett Town , has experiance of UniBond football with Frickley Athletic , Belper and Buxton also played for Gateshead and both Ossett clubsHome Sponsor: Foot Health Practitioner tel: 07900 411 577
Away Sponsor :
WARREN SPEAR (Striker/winger) Former Dundee United supporter of the year Warren who has recently moved to the area becomes Ash and Paul's newest signing , sure to be a hit with the rest of the team . Warren was the winning bidder in an auction to become a member of this seasons squad .Sponsored by : Joe and Gracie Harrison
WAYNE HARRATT (Central Midfielder) can also play center half big tall lad very good in the air and a strong tackler previous clubs include AFC Barnsley and Gateshead.Sponsored : D.Stringer plastering contractor
MARK FRAMPTON (Midfield/Forward) Mark (Frammo) recently signed from Humber Premier league side Hutton Cranswick United. Mark has a superb touch with pace to burn and is a handful for all full-backs. He has an eye for a good pass and also knows where the net is. Mark has just successfully recoverd from a broken leg and after a few games under his belt will be back to his old self.
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DEAN LACKIE (Midfield/Right wing) Pacy and strong 21-year old attacking midfielder signed from Goole this season in a swap deal with Danny Buttle. Also has NCEL experience at Brodsworth and Selby. Can play through the middle or out wide. Not the tallest but more than compensates with ability in the tackle and workrate.Sponsored by : Ivanhoe Guest House Bridlington
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WAYNE WALLACE (Midfield) Ex Hall-Road midfielder, and winner of Town’s young player award last season. Adapted quickly to the Unibond despite the step up, and his power and pace through the middle transformed Town’s central play. Is more than capable of achieving double figures in front of goal, and will be a real handful for any opposition midfielders this season.Sponsored by : Malcolm Hansard
CALUM BUNN (Left Midfield) new signing who's previous clubs include Skidby Millers AFC and Hessle RangersSponsored by :
NEAL GRAYSTON : experienced utility campaigner with Halifax previous clubs also include Bradford Park Avenue, Southport and Guiseley Sponsored by : Mick Mooney
PHIL HARRISON (Striker) Pocket sized frontman in his second spell at Queensgate having returned from HPL side Reckitts. A genuine fans favourite, who allies tremendous all-round ability with a forward’s eye for goal and phenomenal workrate. Does the unsung work equally as much as the scoring.Home Sponsor : : Ivanhoe Guest House Bridlington
Away Sponsor :
DAVE GOWANS (STRIKER) : Recently signed from Humber premier league Champions Sculcoates Amateurs already a favorite with the Town supportersSponsored by :
JAMES McGARRY (STRIKER) : Former Hull City and Harrogate Town striker signed from North Ferriby UnitedHome Sponsor : Kirsty and Emily Berry
Away Sponsor : Justin & Emma Choat
TOM BRENNAN (Midfield) : Tough tackling Midfielder who's previous clubs include Hall Road Rangers and North Ferriby United Sponsored by :
ADAM SMITH (MIDFIELD/FORWARD) towering left sided player with a good eye for goal , free kick specialist former Barnsley boys and Old Town Sunday league playerSponsored by :
JAMES WEBB (utility) still only sixteen but a player with great potential James has progressed from the Bridlington Town juniors and has just signed for the first team , can play in every posistion including Goal to good effect but a great threat in front of goal , certainly one to watch for the futureSponsored by : Chris and Sue
SAM DIXEY (Midfield) Small in stature but with bags of pace and ability. another one to progress from the clubs under 19s teamSponsored by : Bridlington Town under 8s
WAYNE AUDSLEY (centre mid / stiker) previous clubs include Sculcoates ams & Hall road Rangers , Wayne is currently injured and will have an operation on 11 july so will miss pre
season and will be hoping to be ready to play by end of AugustSponsored by :
JAMES WARD (Defender/Midfield) another player to progress from the Juniors he has shown loads of potential and can play in midfield or at center back another player to keep an eye on for the future Sponsored by :
