Scarborough Athletic sign forward Stephen Walker from Whitby Town for undisclosed fee & Maltby Mackenzie returns on loan

Stephen Walker, pictured scoring a penalty for Whitby Town against Ashton United, has signed for Scarborough Athletic. Photo by Brian MurfieldStephen Walker, pictured scoring a penalty for Whitby Town against Ashton United, has signed for Scarborough Athletic. Photo by Brian Murfield
Stephen Walker, pictured scoring a penalty for Whitby Town against Ashton United, has signed for Scarborough Athletic. Photo by Brian Murfield
Scarborough Athletic have boosted their squad by signing forward Stephen Walker from their old Northern Premier League Premier Division rivals Whitby Town for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old, who progressed through Middlesbrough FC's Academy, has opted to sign for Scarborough Athletic after interest from other National League clubs.

The former England Youth International has also played in the Football League during loan spells for MK Dons, Crewe Alexandra and Tranmere Rovers while with his hometown club, before joining West Auckland Town in the Northern League, where he gained the attention from Whitby Town, who snapped him up in 2023.

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A Scarborough Athletic statement said: “Describing himself as a passionate and hard-working forward, who likes to get in behind the defence, he will be a welcome boost to Jono's side for the remainder of the season and beyond.

Stephen Walker, pictured celebrating his first goal for Whitby Town against Mossley in the FA Cup last year, has signed for Scarborough Athletic. Photo by Brian MurfieldStephen Walker, pictured celebrating his first goal for Whitby Town against Mossley in the FA Cup last year, has signed for Scarborough Athletic. Photo by Brian Murfield
Stephen Walker, pictured celebrating his first goal for Whitby Town against Mossley in the FA Cup last year, has signed for Scarborough Athletic. Photo by Brian Murfield

"We are delighted to welcome Stephen to Scarborough and would like to thank Whitby Town for their co-operation with the transfer.

"Stephen is available for selection for tonight's fixture with Radcliffe.”

Walker has been on top form for the Blues this season despite them being currently locked in a relegation battle, scoring 14 league and cup goals.

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The forward joined the Blues in mid-December 2023, signed by Nathan Haslam, and managed to notch eight goals in the second half of the campaign for the Turnbull Ground-based team.

Mackenzie Maltby, in action earlier this season,. has returned to Boro on loan from Sheffield Wednesday for the remained er of the 2024-25 season. Photo by Zach ForsterMackenzie Maltby, in action earlier this season,. has returned to Boro on loan from Sheffield Wednesday for the remained er of the 2024-25 season. Photo by Zach Forster
Mackenzie Maltby, in action earlier this season,. has returned to Boro on loan from Sheffield Wednesday for the remained er of the 2024-25 season. Photo by Zach Forster

Mackenzie Maltby has rejoined the Seadogs on loan for the rest of the season from Sheffield Wednesday.

The 20-year-old, who spent much of the earlier part of the season with Boro, has recovered from his injury sustained in December.

The club announcement said: “We would like to thank Sheffield Wednesday for their help in the loan arrangement.

"Mackenzie is available for tonight's home fixture with Radcliffe.”

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