The powerful 26 year old began his career with Buxton and graduated through their youth and reserve sides to become one of the most highly rated defenders in the Northern Counties East League with the Derbyshire club.

He signed for Ashton United in August 2002 and went on to become first team captain at Hurst Cross.

White can play in central defence or left back and was voted Ashton's 'Player of the Year' in 2004.