Barry Rizza reflects on a disappointing afternoon as the injuries mount up
Interview by Julian Tyley A 1-0 defeat at Birtley Town extended Whitley’s disappointing early season run, in a game that was overshadowed by yet another significant injury. Assistant manager Barry Rizza acknowledged “It’s not a...Continue reading
Bay beaten by sole goal at Birtley
BIRTLEY TOWN 1-0 WHITLEY BAY Saturday 15th August 2026 Report by Jensen Coleman After being knocked out of the FA Cup on Wednesday via a replay at fellow Northern League Division One side Easington Colliery,...Continue reading
We didn’t play bad, they just had more options than us”
Interview by Julian Tyley Conceding two goals in stoppage time proved decisive in their FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round Replay as Whitley went down 3-2 after a hard fought game at Easington. It was hard...Continue reading
Stoppage time heartbreak as Bay exit FA Cup
EMIRATES FA CUP EXTRA PRELIMINARY ROUND REPLAY EASINGTON COLLIERY 3 WHITLEY BAY 2 WEDNESDAY 12th AUGUST 2026 Report by Julian Tyley Two stoppage time goals turned this game on its head as Whitley’s hopes of...
“It had everything but that’s what we were expecting”
Interview by Julian Tyley Whitley’s Emirates FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round tie against Easington Colliery on Saturday was a game that provided plenty of entertainment for the fans with Whitley earning a replay after a...Continue reading
Aplin heads 10-player Bay to FA Cup replay
WHITLEY BAY 3-3 EASINGTON COLLIERY Saturday 8th August 2026 Report by Jensen Coleman Following two straight league defeats without scoring, Bay looked to get back to winning ways - and back on the scoresheet -...Continue reading
