Whitley made the long trip down to North Yorkshire on Wednesday evening and returned home with all three points after a 2-1 win in very hot conditions at Northallerton. Assistant manager Liam McIvor was delighted...Continue reading
Category: Management
“It’s really disappointing”
It was an understandably disappointed Liam McIvor who spoke after Saturday’s 3-1 FA Cup defeat at Bridlington. The Bay assistant manager told us “It’s really disappointing if I’m honest. We started the game well, had...Continue reading
“Now the hard work starts”
Speaking after Friday’s local derby against North Shields, which was Whitley’s final game of the season, manager Nick Gray reflected on the game, his time at the club so far, and his plans for next...Continue reading
“The lads worked their socks off”
Manager Nick Gray was happy and relieved, as was everyone associated with Whitley Bay Football Club, following the 2-0 victory over Sunderland RCA which guaranteed their place in the Northern League First Division next season....Continue reading
“We’re not helping ourselves”
After Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at home to Ryhope CW, Bay manager Nick Gray admitted that he was struggling to come to terms with what he had seen. “There are not many times I’m lost for...Continue reading
“We were second everywhere”
Bay manager Nick Gray pulled no punches when he spoke after the 2-1 First Division Cup Quarter Final defeat at Ryhope CW. “I take the responsibility, I pick the team, but what I won’t accept...Continue reading
“We’re happy with the point”
Whitley earned a valuable point from their 1-1 draw at Guisborough Town on Saturday and manager Nick Gray thought it was a fair result. “First half I thought we frustrated them. It wasn’t great, the...Continue reading
“There are more positives than negatives”
Bay manager Nick Gray felt that Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by West Auckland was harsh on his players. “I’m disappointed, gutted for the lads because they put a lot of effort in and I don’t think...Continue reading
Gray reflects on Billingham game
Whitley Bay manager Nick Gray said his first thoughts after last night’s 2-2 draw at Billingham Town were of disappointment. “The way we’ve been playing in the last few games, we should have come here...Continue reading
“I can’t fault the attitude of the lads”
Whitley progressed to the last eight of the First Division Cup by defeating Sunderland RCA 5-3 on penalties after the game in Ryhope had ended 1-1. Bay manager Nick Gray was pleased with the performance...Continue reading