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
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“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
“The desire was there”
Report by Julian Tyley It was no surprise that the Bay players and management team were wearing broad smiles as they emerged from the dressing rooms after last night’s hard fought but fully deserved 2-1...Continue reading
Jay Bates reacts to derby defeat
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley manager Jay Bates summed up the feelings of the Bay fans after seeing his side suffer a narrow defeat at the hands of their North Tyneside rivals. “It was disappointing,...Continue reading
“There’s not much more you could ask from the lads”
By Julian Tyley The 5-0 win at Northallerton on Tuesday night ensured Whitley’s place in the end of season play-offs with three games still to play. It was just the outcome coach Gary Somerville had...Continue reading
“We were in control for most of the game”
Report by Julian Tyley Yesterday’s game against Horden CW at Hillheads was one that coach Gary Somerville believed Whitley could have won by three or four goals, such was their domination of their County Durham...Continue reading
Jay Bates looks back on a crucial victory in Cumbria
Report by Julian Tyley On a glorious sunny spring day Whitley took a somewhat depleted squad to Kendal but strengthened their play-off hopes with an excellent 2-1 victory over the side sitting just below them...Continue reading
“I’m disappointed but give credit to Marske”
Report by Julian Tyley After watching his play off chasing side held to a goalless draw by fourth bottom Marske United, Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates was quick to praise the visitors for their performance...Continue reading