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“We got the win so we’ll take that”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates acknowledged that the penalty decision which led to the only goal of the game against Carlisle City was a controversial one but felt that with better...Continue reading
Larmouth penalty seals narrow victory
WHITLEY BAY 1 CARLISLE CITY 0 Saturday 22nd March 2025 Report by Harry Salkeld After three games without a win, the Bay were back at Hillheads Park looking to take all three points against a...
A night to forget for Whitley
WHICKHAM 5 WHITLEY BAY 0 Tuesday 11th March 2025 Report by Julian Tyley Whitley’s dismal record at Whickham continued as they suffered their heaviest defeat of the season. In the six years since The Lang...
Points shared at Hillheads
WHITLEY BAY 1 GUISBOROUGH TOWN 1 Saturday 8th March 2025 Match report by Harry Salkeld After a disappointing derby day at North Shields, the Bay were back at Hillheads Park looking to make it two...
“It was probably a fair score”
Report by Julian Tyley Speaking after the 1-1 draw against Guisborough Town, Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates revealed that it had been a struggle to name a full squad for the game. “If you’d asked...Continue reading
A derby day to forget for Whitley
NORTH SHIELDS 3 WHITLEY BAY 1 Saturday 1st March 2025 Report by Julian Tyley It was a dismal derby day for Whitley as they ended up well beaten by arch rivals North Shields. Last season...
“It’s six points and two clean sheets this week”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates was obviously delighted with the team’s 1-0 victory at Kendal but readily acknowledged the effect of the early red card for the home side. “They’re a...Continue reading
Paterson goal seals victory for Bay over ten man Kendal
KENDAL TOWN 0 WHITLEY BAY 1 Saturday 22nd February 2025 Report by Julian Tyley Whitley returned from Kendal with three precious points after a hard fought game which saw the sides swap places in the...
“We’re happy to take the three points”
Report by Julian Tyley Following his side's narrow 1-0 victory Bay manager Jay Bates agreed that Tow Law had given Whitley a tough game. “They’ve improved have Tow Law. They worked hard for each other,...Continue reading
Sharpe header earns Bay the points
WHITLEY BAY 1 TOW LAW TOWN 0 Tuesday 18th February 2025 Match report by Julian Tyley Whitley climbed to eighth place in the Northern League First Division table following a narrow but well deserved victory...