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
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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
“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
“It’s not clicking at the minute”
Interview by Julian Tyley After suffering a 1-0 defeat to Horden CW at Hillheads, Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates reflected on what was a frustrating evening for his injury depleted side. “I’m disappointed; the lads...Continue reading
Post match reaction from victory at Shildon
Interview by Julian Tyley Whitley’s 3-2 win at Shildon was certainly an eye catching result against last season’s league runners up and play off finalists. Unbeaten at home until the last game of the campaign...Continue reading
Barry Rizza reflects on opening day draw
Interview by Julian Tyley Whitley began the new season with a 2-2 draw against Northallerton Town on a sunny but blustery afternoon at Hillheads. One goal down at half time, Whitley fought back strongly after...Continue reading
“It was a great night for everyone involved”
Report by Julian Tyley Winning the Northumberland Senior Cup was Whitley’s first trophy victory since completing a hat trick of FA Vase wins at Wembley back in 2011. Many of the fans who celebrated the...Continue reading
“We looked like we hadn’t recovered from Tuesday”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley’s league season came to an end with a 3-1 defeat to West Auckland in the play-off semi final at Hillheads and while there is still the Northumberland Senior Cup Final...Continue reading
“The lads dug in and we took the win”
Report by Julian Tyley A single goal scored just after half time by Alfie Livermore was enough to win a closely contested Northumberland Senior Cup semi final at Newcastle Benfield and earn Whitley Bay a...Continue reading
“The season starts now” – Jay Bates looks ahead to an exciting climax
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates agreed that it was a case of ‘job done’ as his side came away with a 1-1 draw at Birtley in their final game of the...Continue reading