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Bay come from behind to earn dramatic victory
ISUZU FA VASE 1st QUALIFYING ROUND LONGRIDGE TOWN 2 WHITLEY BAY 3 Saturday 24th August Match report by Julian Tyley Over the years, Whitley Bay fans have witnessed dramatic and nail biting FA Vase ties...
It’s FA Vase time again!
The 2024-25 Isuzu FA Vase season gets underway this weekend and Whitley Bay face a tough task away to in-form Lancashire side Longridge Town. Saturday's game will be the first time the clubs have met...Continue reading
Jay Bates reflects on FA Cup defeat
Report by Julian Tyley Shortly after the final whistle at Newton Aycliffe, Bay manager Jay Bates gave his thoughts on Whitley’s performance in the 3-0 defeat which saw them exit the FA Cup. “It’s a...Continue reading
Bay exit FA Cup at Aycliffe
NEWTON AYCLIFFE 3 WHITLEY BAY 0 FA Cup Preliminary Round Saturday 17th August 2024 Report by Julian Tyley Newton Aycliffe made their higher league status count as they ended Whitley’s FA Cup hopes with a...
Ten man Bay well beaten by league leaders
REDCAR ATHLETIC 4 WHITLEY BAY 0 Tuesday 13th August Report by Julian Tyley A daunting task away to league leaders Redcar Athletic was made even more difficult for Whitley when they were reduced to ten...
“A bad day at the office”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley Bay assistant manager Barry Rizza summed up the feelings of the home fans when he described the 2-0 defeat against Seaham Red Star as “extremely disappointing”. “I would say it...Continue reading
Bay slump to defeat against Seaham
WHITLEY BAY 0 SEAHAM RED STAR 2 Saturday 10th August 2024 Report by Julian Tyley Whitley suffered their first home defeat of the season with a disappointing performance against Seaham. As on Tuesday evening against...
Jay Bates speaks after Northallerton game
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates described the 0-0 draw at Hillheads against Northallerton Town as a frustrating evening. “Yes, frustrating, it’s one of them where you don’t take your chances so...Continue reading
Plenty of effort but no goals
WHITLEY BAY 0 NORTHALLERTON TOWN 0 Tuesday 6th August 2024 Match report by Julian Tyley Goal less draws involving Whitley Bay are rare occurrences but that is what the fans at Hillheads witnessed on a...
“We got it over the line in the end”
Report by Julian Tyley Whitley made it through to the next round of the FA Cup after a hard fought game at Beverley Town. Speaking after the game, assistant manager Barry Rizza felt they should...Continue reading