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
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“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
“We didn’t deserve anything from that game”
Report by Julian Tyley After Whitley’s defeat on penalties in their FA Vase tie at Harrogate Railway, manager Jay Bates gave his thoughts on the game. “Yes, disappointing result. I think for the first 45...Continue reading
“We’ll be happy with the three points”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley made it two wins in four days with a closely contested 1-0 victory over Newcastle Benfield at Hillheads on Tuesday evening. Manager Jay Bates was happy to see his side...Continue reading
“We didn’t manage to punish them”
Report by Julian Tyley Bay manager Jay Bates gave his thoughts on last night’s narrow defeat at West Auckland. “A frustrating night, you go from the highs of Saturday to the lows on a Tuesday....Continue reading
“That was a terrific result”
Report by Julian Tyley Bay manager Jay Bates was understandably in upbeat mood after watching his side win 3-2 at in-form Marske United, with a last minute winner giving them all three points. “It was...Continue reading
“It hasn’t fallen for us”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley were held to a 1-1 draw at Hillheads by Easington despite scoring early and dominating the first half. Assistant Manager Barry Rizza summed up the game by saying “We’ve had...Continue reading
Bay manager praises his team’s performance
Report by Julian Tyley After a keenly contested local derby at newly promoted Blyth Town ended in a 1-1 draw, Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates was pleased with his side’s performance but was quick to...Continue reading
Jay Bates gives his thoughts on a dramatic FA Vase victory
Report by Julian Tyley A tremendous late comeback by Whitley saw them through to the next round of the FA Vase after a gripping cup tie at Longridge and there was a mixture of relief...Continue reading
Jay Bates reflects on FA Cup defeat
Report by Julian Tyley Shortly after the final whistle at Newton Aycliffe, Bay manager Jay Bates gave his thoughts on Whitley’s performance in the 3-0 defeat which saw them exit the FA Cup. “It’s a...Continue reading