Bay’s new manager Nicky Gray saw his side go down 4-2 at Newcastle Benfield on Saturday and while it was obviously not the result he was hoping for, he felt there were still positives to...Continue reading
Category: Management
Nicky Gray appointed Bay manager
We are pleased to announce that Nicky Gray has been appointed manager of Whitley Bay Football Club. Nicky spent more than nine hugely successful years as manager of Morpeth Town taking the club from the...Continue reading
Bay part company with Forrest
Whitley Bay Football Club have today parted company with manager Derek Forrest by mutual consent due to poor results on the pitch. Chairman Paul McIlduff thanked Derek for his tremendous efforts and the hard work...Continue reading
“It’s a game we should have won”
Reflecting on Whitley’s defeat at Northallerton, Bay manager Derek Forrest readily acknowledged that the performance wasn’t good enough. “It’s a game we know we should have won. We went behind, which was disappointing and then...Continue reading
“A fabulous night for the club”
Speaking after Whitley completed a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Redcar Athletic, manager Derek Forrest was naturally thrilled with the result, adding that he was pleased with the way his team...Continue reading
“It’s a defeat but it’s not a disgrace”
Manager Derek Forrest gave us his thoughts after the Northumberland Senior Cup defeat at Morpeth Town. “It was a difficult night, we knew that we’d have to score an early goal to cause a bit...Continue reading
“It was a wonderful result”
Bay manager Derek Forrest was a very happy but also relieved man after watching his side’s impressive 5-2 victory over visitors Redcar Athletic. “It was wonderful, but before the game you’re just nervous that it...Continue reading
“Decision making has cost us”
It was a bitterly disappointed Derek Forrest who spoke after Whitley’s 3-0 defeat at Sunderland RCA on Tuesday evening. “It was a really bad start, decision making has cost us. We need to play out...Continue reading
“We’ve got to be better in both boxes”
There was obvious disappointment and frustration in the Bay camp after the 3-1 defeat at Ryhope CW and manager Derek Forrest summed up his feelings. “I suppose it’s easily said but it feels like two...Continue reading
“It’s a fantastic achievement by the lads”
Manager Derek Forrest was full of praise for his side after a goal in stoppage time gave them a 1-0 victory in a wind affected game at Bishop Auckland. “To win it with ten men...Continue reading