Biography
An experienced goalkeeper who has made over 450 appearances for Town, Bland penned a deal to return to the Seasiders in 2019, making 43 appearances in all competitions last term.
A former Middlesbrough Academy shot-stopper, Bland initially joined Whitby Town from Boro in July 2013.
His excellent displays in his first years with the club caught the attention of Spennymoor Town in 2017, and he went on to sign for the National League North side.
He joined West Auckland Town in 2018 but a return to Whitby Town was soon on the cards, with the gloveman returning to be an ever-present between the posts at the Towbar Express Stadium once again.
For the 2025/26 season, Shane Bland is sponsored by Kevin Hope & Tim Ingle.