Manager Nathan Haslam was full of praise for his players after an action packed game when they battled the windy conditions to earn a point at Bishop Auckland despite playing most of the second half with ten men. “It was a stressful game for a manager and I think it was a great game for...Continue reading
BISHOP AUCKLAND 4 WHITLEY BAY 4 Saturday 7th December This dramatic, action packed game provided great entertainment for the fans with Whitley twice battling back from two goals down to earn a draw despite playing almost all of the second half with ten men. Seven of the goals came in a frantic first 40 minutes...
After watching his side suffer a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home to Penrith, manager Nathan Haslam acknowledged that Whitley had not been good enough in the final third and felt that was the major difference between the sides. “I’d call it a bit of a smash and grab. We dictated long periods of the game,...Continue reading
WHITLEY BAY 1 PENRITH 2 Tuesday 3rd December Whitley’s inconsistent form continued as they fell to a thoroughly disappointing defeat at the hands of Penrith, a side who arrived at Hillheads just one point off the foot of the First Division. Saturday’s victory over Northallerton had given hope of a climb into mid-table but despite...Continue reading
WHITLEY BAY 2 NORTHALLERTON TOWN 1 Saturday 30th November Whitley came from behind to claim a crucial victory against Northallerton which lifted them three places up the table. Playing their first game for three weeks following prolonged wet weather, Whitley were without captain Craig McFarlane who picked up a calf injury in training, and was...
Craig Spooner has left Whitley Bay to join West Auckland Town. The midfielder arrived at Hillheads in September after a short spell at Blyth Spartans and made 14 appearances, scoring twice. Manager Nathan Haslam commented “Naturally, I’m disappointed to be losing ‘Spoons’. He’s been a good lad to have around the place and has been...Continue reading
Nathan Stephenson has rejoined former club Crook Town. Arriving at Hillheads in the summer, he was a regular member of the squad, making 20 appearances, nine of which were as a substitute. The highlight of his time at Whitley Bay was his hat trick in the 6-0 victory over Newcastle University in the Northumberland Senior...Continue reading
WHITLEY BAY 1 STOCKTON TOWN 1 Saturday 9th November Ahead of this game, most Bay fans would have happily settled for a draw but at the final whistle, many felt disappointed that they had not come away with a victory. Craig McFarlane’s 76th minute goal came after sustained Stockton pressure and gave hope of an...Continue reading
Manager Nathan Haslam gave his thoughts after two stoppage time goals earned Whitley a point in last night’s game at Thornaby. “I think we dominated possession for most of the game but we were struggling to convert that possession into meaningful chances in the final third and when the chances have come we were a...Continue reading
THORNABY 2 WHITLEY BAY 2 Tuesday 5th November A game that struggled to come to life in the first half ended in high drama with three goals coming in the final six minutes. Guy Fawkes Night celebrations were going on in the neighbouring area but for much of the game, events on the Teesdale Park...