Report by Julian Tyley Whitley made it through to the next round of the FA Cup after a hard fought game at Beverley Town. Speaking after the game, assistant manager Barry Rizza felt they should...Continue reading
Category: Management
“We knew we were going to create chances”
Report by Julian Tyley After Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Whickham, Whitley’s new manager Jay Bates reflected on the performance of his team in their opening league game of the season. “It was a good game,...Continue reading
“It was an unbelievable goal by Fin”
Report by Julian Tyley Speaking after Tuesday’s final game of the season at Newcastle Benfield, manager Liam McIvor expressed the views of most Bay fans. “It was a typical end of season game to be...Continue reading
“It was the story of the season”
Report by Julian Tyley Marc Ellison was suspended for the game at Northallerton but with Liam McIvor away, he was in charge of the team and obviously saw things differently when watching from the sidelines...Continue reading
“It was a great win”
Report by Julian Tyley Bay manager Liam McIvor was understandably delighted to come away from North Shields with a victory which completed a league double over their local rivals. “It was a great win. It’s...Continue reading
Liam McIvor speaks after Birtley game
By Julian Tyley Manager Liam McIvor was obviously bitterly disappointed to see his side go down 5-1 at Birtley Town and was making no excuses for the performance. It was not an outcome anyone would...Continue reading
Liam McIvor reflects on a second narrow defeat
By Julian Tyley Whitley’s 2-1 defeat at Whickham on Tuesday night was the second time in four days that they had gone down by the narrowest of margins and led to this reaction from manager...Continue reading
“We’re conceding too many poor goals”
Whitley conceded a late goal to go down 4-3 at Boro Rangers on Saturday and after the game manager Liam McIvor was clearly frustrated with what he said was a habit of gifting teams goals....Continue reading
“It was two points dropped”
The frustration and disappointment of seeing his side fail to capitalise on all but one of the numerous chances they created against West Allotment on Tuesday night was clear to see when Bay manager Liam...Continue reading
“We threw three points away”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley Bay manager Liam McIvor summed up the mood among players and fans after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Crook Town. “We threw three points away. We had a great first half...Continue reading