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
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“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
“It’s a much needed result”
Saturday’s victory over Guisborough was Whitley Bay manager Derek Forrest’s first win since taking sole charge of the team and he was a very happy and relieved man when speaking after the game. “Yes it’s...Continue reading
“It’s a feeling of shock”
Bay manager Derek Forrest summed up his reaction to Whitley’s 6-0 defeat at West Auckland as one of shock. The side were just one goal down at half time but injury to Luke Taylor forced...Continue reading
“It was a fantastic game of football”
Despite seeing his side suffer a narrow 3-2 defeat at home to league leaders Consett, Bay manager Derek Forrest was thrilled with the performance in front of a huge crowd at Hillheads. “What a game...Continue reading
“There’s a real belief in the squad”
Bay manager Derek Forrest, though obviously disappointed, felt there were plenty of positive signs to come from yesterday’s narrow defeat at Thornaby. “We lost but I liked the performance, I liked the structure. We had...Continue reading
“We’re conceding at key times”
Derek Forrest was understandably very disappointed to lose his first game as sole manager of Whitley Bay FC, following the departure of Tony Fawcett. “When there’s been so much work behind the scenes and then...Continue reading
“It was fantastic to get the win”
Derek Forrest was delighted with Whitley’s 4-2 victory over Billingham Town. “It was fantastic to get the win and nice to be 3-0 up at half time. We played well, made chances and without being...Continue reading
Tony Fawcett resigns as joint manager
Tony Fawcett has today resigned as Joint Manager of Whitley Bay Football Club. The Club would like to thank Tony for all his efforts since taking on this role 18 months ago and would like...Continue reading
“They’ve done that bit more than us”
Joint manager Derek Forrest shared the disappointment of Bay fans as he reflected on the dramatic FA Vase tie when Whitley were beaten 4-3 by Billingham Synthonia. “It’s very disappointing when we’ve come out and...Continue reading