Speaking shortly after Whitley’s 3-0 victory at Tow Law, manager Nick Gray agreed that it was a case of ‘job done’ at a notoriously difficult venue. “You could tell before the game it was a...Continue reading
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“A tough day at the office”
Whitley’s 5-1 defeat at Bishop Auckland was obviously a huge disappointment for everyone involved with the club, none more so than manager Nick Gray. “I thought Tuesday was the lowest point for me personally since...Continue reading
Nick Gray reacts to FA Cup exit
Manager Nick Gray was clearly bitterly disappointed to see Whitley lose their FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay against Whickham without performing anywhere near their best. Following a 1-1 draw at Whickham on Friday night, Whitley...Continue reading
“It was probably a fair result”
Bay assistant manager Liam McIvor acknowledged that a draw was a fair reflection of Whitley’s FA Cup Preliminary Round tie at Whickham on Friday night. “I don’t think there was a lot in it. We...Continue reading
Nick Gray reflects on Bay victory
Whitley were 2-0 winners at Sunderland RCA last night and manager Nick Gray summed up the performance concisely. “Three points, a clean sheet and the lads kept on going to the end, that’s the three...Continue reading
“Brilliant for everyone”
Whitley’s 2-1 FA Cup victory over Garforth Town delighted assistant manager Liam McIvor and was obviously a great way to bounce back from the disappointing midweek defeat. Summing it up, he said “A brilliant win,...Continue reading
Liam McIvor reflects on opening day win
Speaking after the game, Bay’s assistant manager Liam McIvor was delighted with the opening day 2-0 victory over a hard working Penrith side at Hillheads. “Yes, we’re over the moon, three points and that’s all...Continue reading
“The players have been fantastic, they’ve given their all”
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
“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