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Impressive Bay overcome Kendal
WHITLEY BAY 2 KENDAL TOWN 0 Saturday 14th September 2024 Match report by Harry Salkeld After a narrow loss, midweek, on the road at West Auckland, the Bay were back at a packed Hillheads Park...
Dan Gladstone gives his thoughts on the victory over Kendal
Report by Julian Tyley Goalkeeper Dan Gladstone was voted Whitley Bay’s man of the match by shirt sleeve sponsor Mark Galley, of PersonalisedAndPrinted.com who felt that two big saves in the first half by the...Continue reading
“We didn’t manage to punish them”
Report by Julian Tyley Bay manager Jay Bates gave his thoughts on last night’s narrow defeat at West Auckland. “A frustrating night, you go from the highs of Saturday to the lows on a Tuesday....Continue reading
Frustration for Bay as Auckland hold on
WEST AUCKLAND TOWN 1 WHITLEY BAY 0 Tuesday 10th September Report by Julian Tyley Whitley can count themselves very unfortunate not to get at least a point from a game where they were much the...
“That was a terrific result”
Report by Julian Tyley Bay manager Jay Bates was understandably in upbeat mood after watching his side win 3-2 at in-form Marske United, with a last minute winner giving them all three points. “It was...Continue reading
Bay win five goal thriller at Marske
MARSKE UNITED 2 WHITLEY BAY 3 Saturday 6th September 2024 Report by Julian Tyley Whitley emerged victorious after a five goal thriller at Marske which provided great entertainment for the bumper crowd. The home side...
“It hasn’t fallen for us”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley were held to a 1-1 draw at Hillheads by Easington despite scoring early and dominating the first half. Assistant Manager Barry Rizza summed up the game by saying “We’ve had...Continue reading
Bay manager praises his team’s performance
Report by Julian Tyley After a keenly contested local derby at newly promoted Blyth Town ended in a 1-1 draw, Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates was pleased with his side’s performance but was quick to...Continue reading
Points shared in entertaining derby contest
BLYTH TOWN 1 WHITLEY BAY 1 Tuesday 27th August 2024 Report by Julian Tyley Whitley’s eagerly anticipated first Northern League derby against Blyth Town ended all square after a well contested game at Gateway Park....
Jay Bates gives his thoughts on a dramatic FA Vase victory
Report by Julian Tyley A tremendous late comeback by Whitley saw them through to the next round of the FA Vase after a gripping cup tie at Longridge and there was a mixture of relief...Continue reading