Report by Julian Tyley Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates acknowledged that the penalty decision which led to the only goal of the game against Carlisle City was a controversial one but felt that with better...Continue reading
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“It was probably a fair score”
Report by Julian Tyley Speaking after the 1-1 draw against Guisborough Town, Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates revealed that it had been a struggle to name a full squad for the game. “If you’d asked...Continue reading
“It’s six points and two clean sheets this week”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates was obviously delighted with the team’s 1-0 victory at Kendal but readily acknowledged the effect of the early red card for the home side. “They’re a...Continue reading
“We’re happy to take the three points”
Report by Julian Tyley Following his side's narrow 1-0 victory Bay manager Jay Bates agreed that Tow Law had given Whitley a tough game. “They’ve improved have Tow Law. They worked hard for each other,...Continue reading
Bay hit six as Allotment turned over
WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC 1 WHITLEY BAY 6 Tuesday 4th February 2025 Report by Julian Tyley Whitley continued their rich vein of form with an emphatic victory over West Allotment, hitting the hosts for six on...
“Every one of them out there was outstanding”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley upset title chasing Shildon on Saturday with a very impressive 3-0 victory that ended a 13 match unbeaten run by the Railwaymen but Bay manager Jay Bates felt that it...Continue reading
“It was an all round good performance”
Report by Julian Tyley Understandably after a comprehensive 5-0 victory there were big smiles on the faces of the Bay players, fans and management following Saturday’s game at Seaham. Assistant manager Barry Rizza summed up...Continue reading
Jay Bates looks back on the Redcar game
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates had no complaints about the result of Tuesday night’s game against league leaders Redcar Athletic. “They’re a good team and you can see why they’re top...Continue reading
“It was great to win it”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley secured all three points against West Auckland thanks to two late goals, in the 81st and 94th minute. Bay manager Jay Bates said that once the equaliser went in he...Continue reading
“It was grit, desire and determination”
Report by Julian Tyley The very difficult conditions proved to be one of the main talking points after Whitley battled to a 1-0 victory at Easington Colliery on Saturday. With a near gale force wind...Continue reading