Naturally delighted after Saturday’s victory, Marc Nash highlighted his team’s improved defending and looked forward to the return of three key players following injury. “It’s nice to get that winning feeling back and the final result was fully deserved. We started the game a little tentatively and our passing let us down a little but...Continue reading
Emphatic victory as Bay gain revenge for cup defeat
NEWCASTLE BENFIELD 1 WHITLEY BAY 4 Saturday 9th September Whitley turned on the style to record an emphatic victory at Newcastle Benfield and in doing so gained immediate revenge for the FA Cup defeat against the same opponents at Hillheads just seven days earlier. The opening stages of the game gave little indication of what...
Patton goal not enough as Consett take the points
CONSETT 2 WHITLEY BAY 1 Tuesday 5th September Callum Patton’s first goal of the season kept Whitley in the game after they had conceded twice in the opening half, but in the end Consett were good value for their victory on their artificial surface at Belle View. Thibault Charmey returned to the side and Liam...Continue reading
“The players know they have not done themselves justice”
Marc Nash did not hide his disappointment after the defeat to Newcastle Benfield “The dressing room was a sorry place to be after the game. The players know they have not done themselves justice and are frustrated not to progress in the FA Cup. It was our fifth tie of the competition so maybe now we...Continue reading
Benfield end Bay FA Cup hopes
EMIRATES FA CUP 1st QUALIFYING ROUND WHITLEY BAY 0 NEWCASTLE BENFIELD 2 Saturday 2nd September Whitley were knocked out of the FA Cup after a disappointing performance against Newcastle Benfield. In the month since the season started, Whitley have been unable to field a full strength side due to a series of injuries to key...
Manager responds to Dunston defeat
After the disappointing defeat at Dunston, Marc Nash gave his thoughts on the game. “After the euphoria of Tuesday night, there was always a danger of an ‘after the Lord Mayor’s show’ type performance. Frankly, we were poor first half and got out-fought in the early stages which set the tone for the whole half....Continue reading
Below par performance as Bay go down at Dunston
DUNSTON UTS 2 WHITLEY BAY 1 Saturday 26th August In marked contrast to the drama of Tuesday’s FA Cup victory, Whitley failed to take their chances in this league game and slipped to a disappointing defeat at Dunston. Not surprisingly, it was an unchanged side that took to the field on a pleasantly warm and...Continue reading
Wilkinson again the hero with late equaliser at Shildon
SHILDON 2 WHITLEY BAY 2 Wednesday 24th August Whitley battled back strongly after conceding two first half goals and Ross Wilkinson’s late equaliser ended Shildon’s 100% record and extended Whitley’s unbeaten start to the league season. After Alex Kempster had a shot blocked inside the first minute, the league champions quickly got into their stride...Continue reading
“They gave everything and have done the club proud”
Manager Marc Nash was clearly thrilled with his team’s performance and highlighted the value of having a Reserve team to draw on. “It was the classic cup tie – I know there was a dramatic FA Cup game during Paddy’s reign a couple of years ago (against Matlock Town) but last night will come close...Continue reading
Stunning finale sees Bay to victory
WHITLEY BAY 3 PENRITH 1 FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND REPLAY Tuesday 22nd August In one of the most dramatic cup ties seen at Hillheads in recent years, Whitley came from behind, scoring three times in the last ten minutes to beat Penrith 3-1 and secure their place in the First Qualifying Round of the...