Speaking after the FA Vase defeat to Newcastle University, joint manager Tony Fawcett acknowledged that the enforced two week lay-off due to Covid-19 may have contributed to the team’s poor performance. “I’m really disappointed, the lads are gutted, we’re gutted, but it’s football and at times it happens like that. Lots of our lads have...Continue reading
BUILDBASE FA VASE 1st QUALIFYING ROUND WHITLEY BAY 1 NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY 4 Saturday 19th September Whitley suffered a shock exit from the FA Vase, comprehensively beaten at Hillheads by a lively and impressive Newcastle University side. This Bay performance was in complete contrast to their two previous games when they recorded impressive victories. The win...
Whitley’s joint manager Derek Forrest was still getting over the excitement of the dramatic stoppage time winner at Bishop Auckland when he spoke after the game. “Let’s put everything into place first, there’s been Covid, the opening game (at Garforth) a fantastic win, then a little bit of isolation, no training, but we trusted these...Continue reading
BISHOP AUCKLAND 1 WHITLEY BAY 2 Wednesday 16th September A stoppage time goal from debutant Matty Weirs gave Whitley a well deserved victory in their first league game of the season. Coming less than 24 hours after most of the squad ended a period of self isolation due to Covid-19 restrictions, this was always going...
It was announced this morning that Dunston have forfeited Saturday’s FA Cup Preliminary Round tie at Hillheads due to a positive Covid-19 test. Reacting to the announcement Whitley Bay Club Chairman Paul McIlduff said “Last Friday we were in a similar position to Dunston after one of our players tested positive and we were informed...Continue reading
Whitley’s joint manager Tony Fawcett, who along with Derek Forrest and his coaching staff had masterminded the opening day FA Cup victory at Garforth Town, summed up the feeling of the entire management team and playing squad as they set off back to Hillheads after Tuesday night’s impressive 3-0 victory which earned them a home...Continue reading
FA CUP EXTRA PRELIMINARY ROUND GARFORTH TOWN 0 WHITLEY BAY 3 TUESDAY 1st SEPTEMBER Whitley returned to competitive action in dramatic style with an impressive and well deserved FA Cup victory in Yorkshire but what will live longest in the memory was the sensational opening goal scored by Adam Shanks. Starved of live football for...
With the season proper about to start, Whitley’s new management team have been reflecting on their preparations and looking forward to the challenge of the first competitive fixture, at Garforth in the FA Cup. Both Tony Fawcett and Derek Forrest have clearly enjoyed pre-season, despite the challenges thrown up by Covid-19. As Derek pointed out,...Continue reading
In order to comply with Covid-19 regulations, which limits attendances to a maximum of 300, our first home game of the new season, the local derby against North Shields, will be an all ticket match. Tickets are priced at £7 for adults, £5 for concessions and £4 for children under 14. Tickets for home fans...
The Club is once again inviting fans to support members of the first team squad by making a Player Kit Donation to the player of their choice. At a price of £50, unchanged from last season, this is proving very popular. The following are currently available: To make a donation please contact Jennifer Breakwell jen.ab@hotmail.co.uk...Continue reading