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
Category: Management
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
“We haven’t put in a performance to our levels”
Report by Julian Tyley While accepting that Whitley have other priorities such as reaching the playoffs and an extended run in the Northumberland Senior Cup, assistant manager Barry Rizza was clearly not happy with the...Continue reading
“We need to find ways to win ugly”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat at play-off rivals Boro Rangers on Saturday but Bay manager Jay Bates was well aware that it was going to be a difficult game, highlighting...Continue reading
“It was a very good result”
Report by Julian Tyley Bay assistant manager Barry Rizza was delighted with the team’s performance in the League Cup victory at Horden. “It was a very good result. It was an important game. We wanted...Continue reading
“We knew it was going to be a tough game”
Report by Julian Tyley A 2-1 victory over top six rivals Easington Colliery left Bay manager Jay Bates a happy man, especially when results from other games came through and Whitley leap-frogged fellow play off...Continue reading