Redcar Athletic match preview
Whitley return to action this weekend after a ten day break when they welcome Redcar Athletic to Hillheads for what will be the first ever game between the sides. The Teesside Steelmen were promoted to...Continue reading
“Decision making has cost us”
It was a bitterly disappointed Derek Forrest who spoke after Whitley’s 3-0 defeat at Sunderland RCA on Tuesday evening. “It was a really bad start, decision making has cost us. We need to play out...Continue reading
Early goals sink Bay
SUNDERLAND RCA 3 WHITLEY BAY 0 Tuesday 2nd November For the second time in three days, Whitley travelled to Ryhope and they were looking for a better performance than on Saturday when they were beaten...
“We’ve got to be better in both boxes”
There was obvious disappointment and frustration in the Bay camp after the 3-1 defeat at Ryhope CW and manager Derek Forrest summed up his feelings. “I suppose it’s easily said but it feels like two...Continue reading
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