“They’ve done that bit more than us”
Joint manager Derek Forrest shared the disappointment of Bay fans as he reflected on the dramatic FA Vase tie when Whitley were beaten 4-3 by Billingham Synthonia. “It’s very disappointing when we’ve come out and...Continue reading
Another early Vase exit for Whitley
FA VASE 1st QUALIFYING ROUND WHITLEY BAY 3 BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA 4 Saturday 11th September For the third consecutive year, Whitley Bay, the most successful club in FA Vase history, have gone out of the competition...
FA Vase gets underway today
Whitley begin their Buildbase FA Vase campaign today with a tricky tie at home to Northern League Second Division high fliers Billingham Synthonia. After their record breaking success in the competition between 2009 and 2011,...
Bucket collection for Shanks’ junior teams
This Saturday, at the FA Vase game vs Billingham Synthonia F.C. there will be a bucket collection at Hillheads. This will be to raise money for new kits for Bedlington FC Athletics U12's and U7's....Continue reading
Forrest reflects on Consett game
After Saturday’s tough encounter at Consett, Bay’s joint manager Derek Forrest looked back on the performance against the top of the table side. “After a bright start we made some chances but never took those...Continue reading
Steelmen take the points
CONSETT 3 WHITLEY BAY 0 Saturday 4th September Whitley produced a battling performance at Consett and while the league leaders deservedly came out on top, the game was much closer than the final score would...
Fawcett speaks after draw at Allotment
Speaking shortly after the game, Bay joint manager Tony Fawcett reflected on Whitley’s 1-1 draw at West Allotment on Tuesday evening. “What an eventful game. I think for the neutral it was a good one...Continue reading
Points shared at Allotment
WEST ALLOTMENT CELTIC 1 WHITLEY BAY 1 Tuesday 31st August The points were shared in this local derby at West Allotment but not for the first time in recent games, Whitley created enough chances to...
“We’re really frustrated”
After watching Whitley lose 1-0 to Crook Town despite having by far the better of the game joint manager Tony Fawcett summed up the feelings of all the Bay fans who were at Hillheads. “We’re...Continue reading
Frustration for Bay as Crook snatch the points
WHITLEY BAY 0 CROOK TOWN 1 Saturday 28th August On an extremely frustrating afternoon for Whitley Bay, visitors Crook Town performed the classic ‘smash and grab’, defending in depth for long periods of the game...