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
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“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
“I’m delighted for the group”
Bay manager Nick Gray was clearly very happy with his team’s 2-0 win at Sunderland RCA, their fifth consecutive victory which saw them climb to second place in the Northern League First Division table. “That...Continue reading
“It’s a decent start to the season”
After Whitley’s narrow 3-2 victory over Redcar Athletic, manager Nick Gray reflected on the game and the start of the season. “Yes, it was pleasing today, another three points so not a bad start to...Continue reading
“It was a well deserved three points”
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
“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