North Shields match preview
Whitley complete their Northern League season with the eagerly anticipated North Tyneside derby against North Shields tomorrow (Good Friday). While games against our nearest rivals are always keenly contested, this is the most significant for...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
Crucial victory ensures First Division safety
WHITLEY BAY 2 SUNDERLAND RCA 0 Saturday 9th April Whitley guaranteed their First Division status for next season with a well deserved victory over Sunderland RCA on a sunny afternoon at Hillheads. Poor recent results...
“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
Heavy defeat sees Bay face anxious end to the season
WHITLEY BAY 1 RYHOPE CW 4 Saturday 2nd April Whitley’s position in the Northern League First Division is becoming increasingly precarious after a heavy defeat by Ryhope CW, while all four teams below them in...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
Ryhope end Bay’s cup hopes
NORTHERN LEAGUE FIRST DIVISION CUP QUARTER FINAL RYHOPE CW 2 WHITLEY BAY 1 Tuesday 29th March Whitley are out of the First Division Cup and while there was only a single goal to separate the...
“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
Bay pick up valuable point at Guisborough
GUISBOROUGH TOWN 1 WHITLEY BAY 1 Saturday 26th March Whitley returned home from Guisborough with a valuable point after a hard fought game ended all square. The Priorymen were on a good run of form...
Bay host fans from across the UK
At Saturday’s game against West Auckland, Whitley Bay hosted three groups of fans who were visiting the area for the weekend from across the UK. Long time Bay fan Mike Renner came with a group...Continue reading