Report by Julian Tyley Bay manager Jay Bates felt the 0-0 draw against Blyth Town was a fair result. The point gained by the visitors was enough to take them top of the table and...Continue reading
Category: Management
“A very professional performance”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley’s 2-0 victory over Prudhoe YC Seniors in the Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup brought a very contented response from Assistant Manager Barry Rizza. “I thought it was a very professional...Continue reading
“A very bad day at the office”
Report by Julian Tyley Assistant manager Barry Rizza pulled no punches when he assessed Whitley’s performance in their 4-1 defeat at Newcastle Blue Star on Friday night. “That was a very, very bad day at...Continue reading
“It was a professional performance”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates was very pleased with his team’s performance which resulted in a 2-1 win at Northallerton Town on Saturday but he felt the margin of victory could...Continue reading
“We deserved at least a point from that game”
Report by Julian Tyley Speaking after an action packed 2-2 draw against third top Boro Rangers, Bay’s assistant manager Barry Rizza said he was impressed with the character shown by the players to earn a...Continue reading
“We played some nice football”
Report by Julian Tyley Jay Bates was a very satisfied Bay manager after watching his side record a 4-0 victory over Tow Law at Ironworks Road on Saturday. “We knew it was going to be...Continue reading
“It was one of those days”
Report by Julian Tyley Chalk and cheese from last week” was how Bay manager Jay Bates described Saturday’s 1-0 defeat by Penrith at Hillheads. “Everything goes in the back of the net and you win...Continue reading
“It hasn’t quite clicked until today”
Report by Julian Tyley Speaking after Whitley’s 6-0 victory over Birtley Town at Hillheads, Bay’s assistant manager Barry Rizza was naturally delighted but after recent games he was not totally surprised to see such a...Continue reading
“We knew it was going to be a hard game”
By Julian Tyley Speaking shortly after Whitley’s 1-0 victory over Crook Town on Saturday, manager Jay Bates was clearly delighted with the three points against a side that has started the season strongly. “We knew...Continue reading
“We don’t make it easy for ourselves”
Report by Julian Tyley Bay manager Jay Bates was expecting a hard game at Guisborough on Saturday but could not have imagined how bad a start his team would make, conceding three goals in the...Continue reading