Missed chances prove costly
RYHOPE CW 3 WHITLEY BAY 1 Saturday 30th October Whitley failed to build on their two encouraging wins in the previous seven days, and were punished for failing to take the chances they created early...
“It’s a fantastic achievement by the lads”
Manager Derek Forrest was full of praise for his side after a goal in stoppage time gave them a 1-0 victory in a wind affected game at Bishop Auckland. “To win it with ten men...Continue reading
Stunning strike from Dunn seals late victory
BISHOP AUCKLAND 0 WHITLEY BAY 1 Tuesday 26th October A dramatic stoppage time goal from Jamie Dunn gave ten man Whitley a hard earned victory on a very windy night at Bishop Auckland. With both...
“It’s a much needed result”
Saturday’s victory over Guisborough was Whitley Bay manager Derek Forrest’s first win since taking sole charge of the team and he was a very happy and relieved man when speaking after the game. “Yes it’s...Continue reading
Bay get back to winning ways
WHITLEY BAY 2 GUISBOROUGH TOWN 1 Saturday 23rd October Goals from Adam Shanks and Scott Lowery gave Whitley an important three points after a hard fought game against Guisborough. Derek Forrest handed a debut to...
Bay sign young striker
Whitley have signed 21 year old striker Aidan Rutledge from Gateshead Leam Rangers. Manager Derek Forrest described his latest recruit as "a talented forward with an eye for goal." Rangers are joint leaders of the...Continue reading
“It’s a feeling of shock”
Bay manager Derek Forrest summed up his reaction to Whitley’s 6-0 defeat at West Auckland as one of shock. The side were just one goal down at half time but injury to Luke Taylor forced...Continue reading
Second half collapse ends Bay hopes at West
WEST AUCKLAND TOWN 6 WHITLEY BAY 0 Saturday 16th October A second half horror show saw Whitley crash to their heaviest defeat of the season at in-form West Auckland. There was little sign of what...
New Reserves team manager appointed
Whitley Bay Reserves team manager Simon Moody has decided to step down from his position after a tough few months in charge. He faced a very difficult challenge when appointed just days before the start...Continue reading
“It was a fantastic game of football”
Despite seeing his side suffer a narrow 3-2 defeat at home to league leaders Consett, Bay manager Derek Forrest was thrilled with the performance in front of a huge crowd at Hillheads. “What a game...Continue reading