Whitby Town snap up former Scarborough duo Hazel and Ible

Jacob Hazel, left, pictured during his time with Boro, has signed for arch-rivals Whitby Town

Hazel joins the Blues from Northern Premier League South-East Division side, Frickley Athletic.

He was the club captain at Frickley and spent a number of years at Westfield Lane having initially moved there from NPL Premier Division side Mickleover Sports in 2015.

Despite being born in Bradford Hazel has represented St Kitts & Nevis on three occasions, making his international debut in a 1-1 draw with Estonia in November 2016.

Jameel Ible, above, heading in a goal for Boro in their 2016 win at Prescot has signed for their derby rivals Whitby Town

The centre-forward began his club career at Chesterfield, but having only made a few competitive appearances for them he was sent out on loan to Matlock Town, Workington, Sprint-Jeloy (Norway), Buxton, Bradford Park Avenue and FC United of Manchester before making the move to Mickleover following a short spell at Ashton United.

Hazel's next move saw him move to Lincolnshire with then National League North side, Gainsborough Trinity. This was once again a short stay and he spent three months on loan with Farsley Celtic.

In December 2016, Hazel made the switch to Boro before returning to Frickley ahead of the 2017/18 campaign. In that campaign he scored an impressive 47 goals.

Town have also snapped up centre-back Ible from NPL North-West division side Pontefract Collieries.

Ible has previously spent time with Salford City, York City, Guiseley, Boro and Frickley before moving to Pontefract.

He has spent a number of years playing in the same side as fellow new signing Hazel.

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