After Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Thornaby in Whitley’s final fixture of the season, manager Nick Gray reflected briefly on the game but concentrated his thoughts on the season as a whole before looking ahead to...Continue reading
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“A great result and a good day for Whitley Bay”
Good Friday was certainly a good day for Whitley Bay as they beat local rivals and title challengers Ashington 1-0 in front of their biggest crowd of the season. Not surprisingly, manager Nick Gray was...Continue reading
“The work rate was fantastic”
Whitley’s goal less draw at Whickham represented a huge improvement from the game against Northallerton a few days earlier, a response that assistant manager Liam McIvor was quick to highlight. “I think that’s the most...Continue reading
“We’re still up there knocking on the door”
Whitley ran out deserved 2-0 winners in their Tyneside derby against Newcastle Benfield and manager Nick Gray was happy with the outcome.”At this time of the year the points are more important than the performances...Continue reading
“They’ve given their all”
Bay manager Nick Gray remained upbeat after watching his side go down to a 3-0 defeat in their top four contest at Bishop Auckland on Saturday. “I’m proud of the lads. I thought we had...Continue reading
“Definitely a good three points”
Speaking shortly after his side’s 2-1 victory at West Auckland on Friday night, Whitley Bay assistant manager Liam McIvor gave his thoughts on the game. “It's definitely a good three points on a cold, horrible...Continue reading
“We need to get that consistency back”
Assistant manager Liam McIvor could not hide his disappointment at Whitley’s performance after they went down 3-1 to Guisborough Town at Hillheads. “It was a terrible result against good opposition. As a team we need...Continue reading
Nick Gray reflects on the defeat at Newton Aycliffe
Speaking after Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat at league leaders Newton Aycliffe, Bay manager Nick Gray said he was disappointed that not enough of his players performed well enough against what he felt was the best team...Continue reading
“We’ve got a great result and I’m delighted”
Whitley’s 3-0 victory at Pickering Town left manager Nick Gray very happy with his team, but he had a word of sympathy for the North Yorkshire side whose geographical position means they face long journeys...Continue reading
Nick Gray reflects on the victory over Crook
After the disappointment of the defeat at Redcar the previous week, Bay manager Nick Gray was pleased with the way his side bounced back with a well deserved 3-1 victory over Crook Town at Hillheads....Continue reading