There was a relieved smile on the face of Bay manager Nick Gray when he spoke after watching his new side score twice in the last two minutes to come from a goal down to...Continue reading
Category: Management
“I know what’s got to be done”
In one of the few local games to go ahead at the weekend, Whitley were beaten 2-0 by Seaham Red Star but Nick Gray, in his first home game since taking over as Bay manager,...Continue reading
“They gave their best, we just fell a bit short”
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
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