Bridlington Town AFC
The Seasider's
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 :
GARY ALLANSON (Manager) Former professional with Doncaster Rovers before moving into Management with Hall Road Rangers. also works in a Coaching position at the Hull City center of excellence, the benefits of which can clearly be seen in this current crop of Town playersSponsored by : Paul and Janet Preston
PHIL HARRISON
(Assistant Manager / Player) 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.Sponsored by : Betty, Ken & Roger Knight
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 is a Secondary School
Teacher by profession.Sponsored by :
MARK WILBERFORCE (GOALKEEPER) Strong commanding Keeper who's previous clubs include Leeds United, Scarborough FC and Farsley CelticSponsored by: Mick Brown
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 Town, Ash shared the Managers player of the year award at the recent awards nightSponsored by : Warren and Pauline Spear
ADAM MOUNTFORD (Defender) Now in his second season with the club, Currently studying at Hull University, But has played for Brighton and Hove Albion as a youngster and has had experience in the Conference South with Hastings and Bognor Regis Town before the move North to further his education. Tall, Strong and Talented defender and a fine acquisition for the club Sponsored by : Tom and Jack Hebden
CARL GIBLIN (Defender) a player who progressed to the first team from the Town reserve team and then promoted to first Team Captain at the time, over his years as a Town player Carl won every honor at the end of season awards from Young player , Players player , Managers player and supporters player. A good strong tough tackling Defender Carl spent last season playing for Barton Town but has returned to the club. A very popular player with the Town supportersSponsored by : Warren and Pauline Spear
NATHAN HOTTE (centreback/ centre forward) qualities include good pace, strong tackler and good work ethic and a good leader, former hull city yts,then moved onto north ferriby, farsley ceitic and frickley town, finished last season back at north ferriby.Sponsored by : Richard Bishop aka AFCW
FRANK BELT (Right Back) Ex Hull City youngster who had a fine loan spell here last season before returning to the KC. Released by the Tigers during the summer and a welcome signing to give plenty of pace on the flankSponsored by : Roger Knight
DANNY BRUNTON (Left back) Pacey Left back signed from Pickering Town previous clubs include Scarborough FC now in his second spell at the club Sponsored by : Tayport Travel Club
TOM LEE (Midfield) Strong tough tackling Midfielder with good passing ability, also has a good engine and good work rate,and can come up with a goal now and againprevious clubs : Goole u19s and Barton Town for 4 seasons
Sponsored by : Stav and little Stav
AARON ALLANSON (Midfield/Defence) Strong defensive Midfielder with great vision and passing ability. Former Hull City youth , Hall Road Rangers and Frickley Athletic now in his second season with the Seasider'sSponsored By : West Building Supplies Ltd
TOM FLEMING (Midfield) Club Captain, Strong tough tackling midfielder with excellent passing ability and a good eye for goal. now in his third season at the club Sponsored by : Warren and Pauline Spear
ASH ALLANSON (Central Midfield) Strong attacking midfielder with great vision and passing ability , Hull City YTS, Scunthorpe United, Farsley Celtic, North Ferriby
(loan).England Futsal International, and England University
(11-a-side). Coach at Hull City Centre of Excellence for 4 years, and also has a UEFA B football coaching badgeSponsored by : www.bridtownfcforum.co.uk
CRAIG PALMER (Striker) In his second spell with the club re-signed from Hedon Rangers , a firm favorite with the Town faithful Craig is a naturally gifted striker with bags of pace and is sure to be amongst the leagues top marksmen this season Sponsored by : Terry and Sheila Wellings
ALEX RHODES (Forward) bags of pace with a good eye for goal previous clubs include York City and Whitby Town now in his third season with the clubSponsored by : Bridlington Town ball recovery team
JACK WILKINSON (Forward) Now in his second spell at his home Town club Jack is a pacey forward with a good eye for goal, Gained Football league experience with Hartlepool United making a number of first team appearances and scored on his league debut against Rushden & Diamonds in November
2003. He followed that up with a wonderful chip against Swindon two
weeks later but injury forced him out of the professional game. Other clubs include Whitby Town and Bishop Aucklandsponsored by : Male and Gilson Building Contractors
CRAIG BURDICK (Forward) recently returned to the club for a third time, Craig has always been a huge favourite with the fans can score some great goals. Tremendous pace that causes panic in the opponents defences. Can also play in midfield or on the wide right. Previous clubs include Barton Town and Hall Road RangersSponsored by : Betty and Ken Knight
DAMIEN FEARN (Forward) Tricky pacy forward with a good eye for goal, Also plays for Hull University previous club Tamworth FCSponsored by : David Jordan
DANNY BUTTLE (Midfield) Very quick with great passing ability Danny has become a firm favourite with the Town supporters now in his third spell at the club previous clubs include Goole Town and Frickley AthleticSponsored by : Vince Robinson & Son, Plumbing and Heating
LEE SHILLITO 
SCOTT PALMER (Midfield) Promising pacey young Midfielder with a good eye for goal likes to take players on . Younger Brother of Craig Palmer. Sponsored by :
JOE KIDD Very promising youngster who played for the successful Goole u19s team Sponsored by : Warren and Pauline Spear
