Derby day preview
Whitley take on local rivals North Shields in the final game of the season on Saturday. Classed as '#Elclasicoast' the North Tyneside derby is an eagerly awaited fixture by fans of both clubs. The game...Continue reading
“It just wasn’t good enough”
Whitley Bay manager Jay Bates echoed the feelings of the fans who had travelled to Penrith on Saturday when he said it felt like an end of season game with a lack of heart and...Continue reading
Disappointing Bay are beaten at Penrith
PENRITH 2 WHITLEY BAY 0 Saturday 12th April 2025 Match report by Julian Tyley Whitley’s final away game of the season ended in a disappointing defeat at Penrith. The Cumbrians had been on a poor...
Points shared despite Larmouth stunner
BIRTLEY TOWN 1 WHITLEY BAY 1 Tuesday 8th April 2025 Report by Julian Tyley An outstanding performance by home goalkeeper Alfie Gordon denied Whitley victory in a keenly contested game at Birtley. Unlike in Saturday’s...
“It wasn’t happening in the final third today”
Report by Julian Tyley After the game at Shildon, Bay manager Jay Bates reflected on what had been a hard fought game and single goal defeat against a side who are in tremendous form and...Continue reading
Shildon edge a hard fought game
SHILDON 1 WHITLEY BAY 0 Saturday 5th April 2025 Report by Julian Tyley A single first half goal proved sufficient to give title chasing Shildon all three points in a closely contested game at a...
