Whitley started the new year with only their third league defeat of the season, a heavy 5-1 loss at the hands of Carlisle City and after the game manager Nick Gray discussed the game and...Continue reading
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“Probably the most satisfying result of the season”
Bay manager Nick Gray was able to look back with great satisfaction on Whitley’s 2-1 victory in their Boxing Day top of the table clash at local rivals Ashington. “Probably the most satisfying result of...Continue reading
“We’ve had a bad ten minutes”
Speaking shortly after seeing his side’s long unbeaten run come to an end with a shock 6-1 defeat at West Allotment Celtic on Saturday, Bay manager Nick Gray gave an honest assessment of the game...Continue reading
“I thought they gave everything”
It was a very happy Nick Gray who emerged from the Bay dressing room following his side’s victory over the full time professionals of Newcastle United U21s, a win that earned them a place in...Continue reading
“We haven’t played great but we’ve won”
Whitley scored twice in the last five minutes to claim a 2-1 victory at Heaton Stannington on Friday evening but while he was pleased with the final score, Bay manager Nick Gray was far from...Continue reading
“We kept on going”
A last minute goal from Scott Lowery gave Whitley a hard earned victory in very testing conditions at Tow Law on Saturday and manager Nick Gray shared the delight of the players and fans. “Yes,...Continue reading
“They all worked hard” – Nick Gray after Senior Cup victory
Whitley Bay manager Nick Gray was naturally very happy to see his side progress to the next round of the Techflow Marine Northumberland Senior Cup with a 3-0 victory at Blyth Town and said he...Continue reading
“They’ve shown character and never gave up”
Whitley came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw on a wet night at Seaham thanks to a stoppage time equaliser from Lewis Orrell. Bay manager Nick Gray gave his reaction to the last gasp...Continue reading
“I think it was a fair result”
Friday night’s high scoring local derby at Newcastle Benfield ended in a 3-3 draw after Whitley battled back from 3-1 down. Bay manager Nick Gray agreed that it was a fair result. “I think so,...Continue reading
“It was a hard fought point”
Whitley’s midweek trip to Cumbria saw them pick up a hard earned and valuable point at Carlisle City to maintain their place at the top of the table and manager Nick Gray was happy with...Continue reading