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
Category: Management
“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
Forrest reflects on Consett game
After Saturday’s tough encounter at Consett, Bay’s joint manager Derek Forrest looked back on the performance against the top of the table side. “After a bright start we made some chances but never took those...Continue reading
Fawcett speaks after draw at Allotment
Speaking shortly after the game, Bay joint manager Tony Fawcett reflected on Whitley’s 1-1 draw at West Allotment on Tuesday evening. “What an eventful game. I think for the neutral it was a good one...Continue reading
“We’re really frustrated”
After watching Whitley lose 1-0 to Crook Town despite having by far the better of the game joint manager Tony Fawcett summed up the feelings of all the Bay fans who were at Hillheads. “We’re...Continue reading
“It was a good performance”
Speaking after Tuesday night's 2-0 victory over Northallerton Town, joint manager Tony Fawcett said that the result was all anyone could have asked for. “Three points and a clean sheet, I thought it was a...Continue reading
Simon Moody appointed Reserve team manager
We are delighted to announce that Simon Moody has been appointed manager of Whitley Bay Reserves. Simon and his family have a long association with the Club and he was First Team Coach during the...Continue reading