In a shock decision announced yesterday (Tuesday) less than four weeks before the start of the season, Team Northumbria have resigned from the Northern League. The University based club have said the decision is a result of “rebalancing the sports folio” which suggests that the funding that had been provided for the football team will...Continue reading
Two new signings announced
Andy Gowens has added to his squad with the signing of two defenders. Lewis Walton who was at Jarrow Roofing last season and previously played for Darlington is a left fullback or wingback. Adam Redford is a right fullback or wingback and was a regular member of the Newcastle University side last season. We would...Continue reading
Bay sign experienced defender Hassan
Whitley have signed former Whitby Town defender Ibby Hassan. The 30 year old spent seven years with the Evo Stik Premier Division side before joining South Shields in 2016. More recently he has played for West Auckland and joined their neighbours Bishop Auckland last season.
Bay link up with Sports Injury Clinic
Whitley Bay FC are delighted to join up with Sports Injury Clinic Killingworth for the forthcoming season. Darren and his team will be looking after the players’ welfare, fitness and rehabilitation. Find out more about our new partners at www.sicktherapy.co.uk or @sicktherapy.co.uk
2018-19 Fixture List
Our full 2018-19 Northern League fixture list: 04/08/18 Sat Seaham Red Star (H) 08/08/18 Wed Stockton Town (A) 11/08/18 Sat FA Cup Extra Prelim Round 14/08/18 Tues Dunston UTS (A) 18/08/18 Sat West Auckland Town (H) 21/08/18 Tues Sunderland Ryhope CW (H) 25/08/18 Sat ...
Northern League fixtures released
Whitley will begin the 2018/19 Northern League season at home to Seaham Red Star on Saturday 4th August. We will then travel to Stockton Town on Wednesday 8th August. The following Saturday sees the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup, the draw for which is expected early next month. Our third league fixture (subject...Continue reading
Bus to Dalbeattie Star friendly
Fans wishing to travel on the team bus to the first pre-season friendly at Dalbeattie Star on Saturday 7th July are asked to contact Derek or Jennifer Breakwell as soon as possible, or alternatively reply to the post here on the website or email wbfcinfo@gmail.com
Talk in with John Beresford
Whitley Bay FC will be hosting a talk in with ex-Newcastle United defender John Beresford on Thursday 6th September. Tickets are priced at £10 to include a pie and pea supper and the event, at 7.00 for 7.30pm is in support of the ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ campaign. Further details will follow nearer the...
Northern League fixtures delayed
There has been a delay in announcing the new season’s fixtures, which are usually released at the Northern League AGM which this year was held in Alnwick on Saturday 2nd June. Due to major reorganisation of the non-league structure, a number of clubs have appealed against their provisional placement for 2018/19 and these appeals have...Continue reading
Pitch maintenance gets underway
Less than 48 hours after the final game of the season, pitch maintenance work got underway at Hillheads on Monday morning. The late finish to the Northern Alliance season, a consequence of the severe weather earlier this year, delayed the renovation work but the pitch should be ready for the first home friendly of the...Continue reading