Top ‘keeper commits to Whitby

Bland, 27, has made more than 300 appearances for the club since first arriving in 2013.

He told the club’s official website: “I’m very pleased and happy to get a new contract. It’s been a rollercoaster of a season and to be here for at least another two years is exciting.

“To reach over 300 appearances at 27 makes me determined to get more appearances for the club and try and help the club achieve some success.”

Bland had spells at Spennymoor Town and West Auckland Town before returning to the Turnbull Ground in 2019.

He was once again a key part of the Seasiders squad in 2021/22, where they narrowly missed out on the NPL Premier Division play-offs.

Joint-manager Lee Bullock added: “Shane is, in my opinion, the best goalkeeper in the league. We see it week in, week out. Not only that but he loves being part of Whitby Town so it’s great news.”