“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
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