Whitby were approached by the Icelandic top-flight club for the services of the recently signed former Newcastle United midfielder with no football currently being played in the Northern Premier League so the move makes sense for all concerned parties.

Heaney's temporary home is the men's football department of the Ungmennafélag Grindavíkur multi-sport club and they finished in 11th spot in their league last season.

Due to the harsh winters in Iceland, the season is played during spring and summer meaning that our recent signing should get a good amount of action over the coming weeks.

Seasiders' manager Chris Hardy told https://www.whitbytownfc.com: "With the delayed start to our season, this is an opportunity for Mackenzie to get some game time.

"This is priceless and much better than him being sat at home just working on individual fitness work.

"We want him match-fit and this move will put him in good stead to come to us in pre-season and to then hit the ground running".