Nick Thomas (2nd Year)
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of birth: 02/02/91
Place of birth: Abergavenny
Goalkeeper Nick is a good shot-stopped who is strong when commanding his area and has a good, tall reach. Born in Wales, he moved to the North East during last season to chase his footballing dream.
Grant Herbert (2nd Year)
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of birth: 19/10/91
Place of birth: Hartlepool
A promising keeper, Grant is from the Hartlepool area and is proving himself to be an excellent communicator and good shot-stopper.
Tom Marron (2nd Year)
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 17/03/92
Place of birth: Middlesbrough
A promising centre-back, Tom played for the Youth Team even during his time with the Under 16s. He is a commanding defender who also has the ability to pick a pass.
Paul Johnson (2nd Year)
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 05/04/92
Place of birth: Sunderland
A good reader of the game, central defender Paul is extremely comfortable when the ball is at his feet and is never rushed when in possession.
Dylan Purvis (2nd Year)
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 18/12/91
Place of birth: Sunderland
Dylan is usually employed at full-back but is comfortable in any position across the back four. A good competitor, he is also at ease when in possession.
Jack Sharples (2nd Year)
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 12/09/90
Place of birth: Hannover, Germany
Jack is a central defender with plenty of pace and never seems hurried even when under pressure. He's a good prospect who can also play at full-back when called upon.
Michael Pearson (1st Year)
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 11/11/92
Place of birth: Sunderland
A right-back with a positive outlook on the game who likes nothing better than getting forward to provide a supply for the front men. He is comfortable in possession and while attacking is a strong part of his game he has also proved himself to be a solid and reliable defender.
Jordan Mellish (1st Year)
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 22/01/93
Place of birth: South Shields
A big, strong central defender who is dominant in the air but also equally comfortable when with the ball at his feet. He can bring the ball out of defence with ease and has shown that he has a keen eye for a killer pass.
Callum Martin (2nd Year)
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 15/09/91
Place of birth: Middlesbrough
A promising right-winger, Callum's main asset is his terrific delivery in to the box from wide areas. He is comfortable on either foot and is also capable of chipping in with goals.
Andrew Charlton (2nd Year)
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 07/09/91
Place of birth: North Shields
Andrew is a central midfielder who likes to get the ball down and play. A very positive player, he gets in possession whenever possible and tries to get things moving forward.
Chay Liddle (2nd Year)
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 22/02/92
Place of birth: Middlesbrough
A central midfielder who likes nothing more than carrying the ball forward and helping get the team on the front foot. He also has an eye for goal and shoots whenever possible.
Billy Blackford (2nd Year)
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 23/01/92
Place of birth: Hartlepool
Billy is a promising left-midfielder who was drafted in to the Youth Team during his time with the Under 16s. An old-fashioned winger with plenty of pace, he is also comfortable on either foot.
Jordan Richards (1st Year)
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 25/04/93
Place of birth: Sunderland
Usually employed on the right wing, Jordan has shown he is just as comfortable plying his trade in the centre of midfield. He plays with a lot of energy, desire and enthusiasm and is capable of providing dangerous crosses in to the opponents' penalty area.
Anthony Wakefield (2nd Year)
Position: Striker
Date of birth: 24/02/92
Place of birth: South Shields
An aggressive centre-forward, Anthony is a hard-worker who does his fair share for the team. His positive approach and robust style also make him a goal-threat.
Lee Mason (2nd Year)
Position: Striker
Date of birth: 04/02/91
Place of birth: North Shields
After a successful trial during the Milk Cup Lee had done enough to convince Micky Barron to add him to the squad. A positive striker who likes running at defenders, he is also an accomplished finisher.
Callum Hassan (1st Year)
Position: Striker
Date of birth: 23/01/93
Place of birth: London
A big centre forward who is as strong as he is tall, Callum gives the team a real physical presence in attack. Already he has proved he has an eye for goal and is a constant handul for opposition defenders to deal with.
Daniel Johnson (1st Year)
Position: Striker
Date of birth: 28/02/93
Place of birth: Middlesbrough
A talented centre forward who can score goals from all angles and has great natural ability. His style is that of a "fox in the box", ever alert to snap up any half chances that come his way, though he is very adept at linking up the play when required.
