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Bay edged out in five goal thriller
WHITLEY BAY 2 CONSETT 3 Saturday 9th October League leaders Consett edged an exciting, action packed game that kept the Northern League’s biggest crowd of the season enthralled and entertained from start to finish. Whitley...Continue reading
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It has been a busy week at Hillheads with several players arriving and others departing as manager Derek Forrest reshapes his squad. Last Saturday saw three new signings, defender Tom Smith and midfielders David Parker...Continue reading
“There’s a real belief in the squad”
Bay manager Derek Forrest, though obviously disappointed, felt there were plenty of positive signs to come from yesterday’s narrow defeat at Thornaby. “We lost but I liked the performance, I liked the structure. We had...Continue reading
Narrow defeat for unlucky Bay
THORNABY 1 WHITLEY BAY 0 Saturday 2nd October Whitley can count themselves very unfortunate not to have come away with at least a point after a spirited performance in a closely fought game at third...
“We’re conceding at key times”
Derek Forrest was understandably very disappointed to lose his first game as sole manager of Whitley Bay FC, following the departure of Tony Fawcett. “When there’s been so much work behind the scenes and then...Continue reading
Defensive errors prove costly for Whitley
SEAHAM RED STAR 4 WHITLEY BAY 2 Saturday 25th September Whitley’s first game with Derek Forrest in sole charge as manager ended in defeat after a disappointing second half performance at Seaham. After conceding an...Continue reading
Christmas orders for Joma products
NEWS FROM WHITLEY BAY FC CLUB SHOP In the lead up to Christmas, delivery time for Joma branded products from our suppliers will be 6-7 weeks. With this in mind, orders required for Christmas will...Continue reading
“It was fantastic to get the win”
Derek Forrest was delighted with Whitley’s 4-2 victory over Billingham Town. “It was fantastic to get the win and nice to be 3-0 up at half time. We played well, made chances and without being...Continue reading
Shanks at the double as Bay take the points
WHITLEY BAY 4 BILLINGHAM TOWN 2 Saturday 18th September Whitley returned to winning ways with a comfortable victory over Billingham Town, racing into a three goal lead by half time. The visitors fought back in...
Tony Fawcett resigns as joint manager
Tony Fawcett has today resigned as Joint Manager of Whitley Bay Football Club. The Club would like to thank Tony for all his efforts since taking on this role 18 months ago and would like...Continue reading