Bay manager Nick Gray spoke of frustration and naivety after watching his side go down to a narrow 2-1 defeat at West Auckland on Saturday. “The key thing is the result and we didn’t get...Continue reading
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Nick Gray reflects on Guisborough defeat
After Whitley’s 2-0 defeat at Guisborough Town on Saturday, Bay manager Nick Gray summed up his team’s performance as “Hugely disappointing.” He continued “Position-wise in the league we’re in a good position but I don’t...Continue reading
“There was nothing in it for 70 minutes”
Speaking shortly after Saturday’s defeat at Shildon, Bay assistant manager Liam McIvor admitted he was struggling to explain how the game turned so suddenly and decisively. “There was nothing in it for 70 minutes and...Continue reading
Gray reflects on victory over Tow Law
Whitley’s 4-1 victory over Tow Law Town on Saturday was their third consecutive win and it strengthened their grip on second place in the table. Shortly after the final whistle, manager Nick Gray gave his...Continue reading
“We’ve got the result in the end”
Bay manager Nick Gray was happy with his team’s performance in what he agreed was a well merited 3-1 victory over Newcastle Benfield, but he could still see areas for improvement. “I think it was...Continue reading
“It’s a great three points”
Whitley won a closely fought game 2-1 at Seaham Red Star on Saturday with the teams having to contend with extremely hot conditions and Bay manager Nick Gray was happy to come away with a...Continue reading
McIvor ‘gutted’ to concede late equaliser
Probably expressing the feelings of all Bay players and fans, assistant manager Liam McIvor said he was gutted to concede a late equaliser at Redcar on Saturday after Whitley appeared to be on their way...Continue reading
“I’m pleased with that result”
Speaking shortly after Whitley’s 3-0 victory at Tow Law, manager Nick Gray agreed that it was a case of ‘job done’ at a notoriously difficult venue. “You could tell before the game it was a...Continue reading
“A tough day at the office”
Whitley’s 5-1 defeat at Bishop Auckland was obviously a huge disappointment for everyone involved with the club, none more so than manager Nick Gray. “I thought Tuesday was the lowest point for me personally since...Continue reading
Nick Gray reacts to FA Cup exit
Manager Nick Gray was clearly bitterly disappointed to see Whitley lose their FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay against Whickham without performing anywhere near their best. Following a 1-1 draw at Whickham on Friday night, Whitley...Continue reading