Marc Nash was happy with the performance of his players in the 2-1 victory at Washington but felt the game was marred by some controversial decisions by the match officials. “A good three points and another away win so everyone is happy with the outcome of the game in terms of the result. We altered...Continue reading
Seven up as Bay win at Washington
WASHINGTON 1 WHITLEY BAY 2 Tuesday 23rd January Whitley made it seven away league wins in a row with a victory at Washington that was more comfortable than the final scoreline would suggest. With a full squad available, Marc Nash was able to rest Callum Anderson, Kyle Patton and Mattie Cornish while still fielding a...
“We had to grind and battle in tough conditions”
After conceding a late equaliser in Saturday’s game against Guisborough, there was a feeling of frustration among the Whitley players, fans and management, as Marc Nash acknowledged after the game. “We are all disappointed not to take the three points, especially after our great win last week. We just couldn’t get the flowing football going...Continue reading
Points shared after dramatic finale
WHITLEY BAY 2 GUISBOROUGH TOWN 2 Saturday 20th January In an exciting finale to this game, both sides scored in stoppage time as the points were shared after an evenly contested game. The wintry weather took its toll of fixtures across the country and this was one of only two Northern League games to go...
“It was a fantastic result and performance”
Whitley’s 5-2 victory at Stockton Town which ended the Teessiders’ impressive winning run and surprised some Bay fans, clearly delighted the management team, as Marc Nash enthused after the game. “It was fantastic result and performance against the league’s in form team. We said before the game that it would be a tough place to...Continue reading
Five star Bay end Stockton’s winning run
STOCKTON TOWN 2 WHITLEY BAY 5 Saturday 13th January This was Whitley’s first ever visit to Stockton Town and it was one they will long remember after ending their hosts’ impressive six match winning run with a well deserved and hard earned victory. In a thoroughly entertaining game of excellent quality football, Whitley inflicted the...Continue reading
Callum Patton signs for Whitby
Midfielder Callum Patton has signed for Evo-Stik Premier Division side Whitby Town. A transfer deadline day signing from Morpeth in March 2016, he made a total of 59 appearances and scored 24 goals for the Bay. Last season he was top scorer with 20 goals but has started just five games in the current campaign,...
Kempster has trial at Port Vale
Alex Kempster has been on trial at League Two side Port Vale this week and played for their Reserves in a Central League fixture at Bradford City yesterday. Port Vale won the game 2-0, with Alex setting up the first goal and scoring the second. Alex has been a great servant to Whitley Bay, recently...Continue reading
Late turn around sees Consett take the points
WHITLEY BAY 2 CONSETT 4 Saturday 6th January Whitley suffered their first league defeat since mid October as visitors Consett scored three times in the last ten minutes of a closely contested game at Hillheads. Unbeaten in seven league games and coming three days after an impressive victory in their local derby at North Shields,...
“A great evening for the club”
Marc Nash and his management team were clearly delighted with the performance that brought Whitley a 2-1 victory in their local derby at North Shields. The manager acknowledged the importance of the win for the fans as well as the players. “It was another enjoyable game for the supporters but this time we took the...Continue reading