The result was a disappointment obviously but the performance was ok. We started brightly and confidently as you’d expect but their early goal was clinical and we were rocked back. Our shape was affecting them and we started to outplay them but we’ve missed an open goal effectively to go level. It would have been...Continue reading
Category: Manager
“We were simply brilliant”
After watching his side record a stunning 7-0 victory over Ryhope CW, Bay manager Marc Nash lavished praised on his players for what he described as a ruthless second half display. “I’m so proud of that performance in the end, especially the way we upped our game after taking the lead against the run of...Continue reading
“A sweet and sour feeling”
Manager Marc Nash echoed the thoughts of fans and players alike after the 2-0 victory at Seaham Red Star. “A sweet and sour feeling as two key injuries overshadowed a very good win and solid performance along with an impressive debut from Noah Summers in an excellent back four on the day. We started a...Continue reading
“We squandered opportunities”
Manager Marc Nash shared the frustration of Bay fans after seeing his side drop two points at home to Washington. “It was a frustrating night for all as we laboured to another draw. A shocking start has allowed a lowly placed opposition to get a grip on the game and they were clearly content to...Continue reading
“We showed again we’re a difficult team to beat”
Marc Nash was full of praise for his team’s first half display against Ashington but acknowledged that they should have been more than one goal ahead at the interval. “I don’t think anyone can argue that we were brilliant in the first half and should have been out of sight. We paid for missed chances...Continue reading
“We had opportunities to win the tie in 90 minutes”
Marc Nash felt that Whitley’s dramatic FA Vase tie at Billingham Synthonia need not have gone to extra time “I thought we had the opportunities to win the tie in 90 minutes and they scored with their only shot of the second half up until that point. We were in total control but it was...Continue reading
“Starting with two strikers paid off”
After seeing his side defeat Penrith to record their third successive victory, Marc Nash felt that starting with an attacking formation had proved decisive. “With everyone back you could see the players were buzzing to get out and play and there was an air of confidence about the place. We were bold enough to start...Continue reading
‘Credit to the lads for showing great spirit’ says Nash
Like the Bay fans who made the midweek trip to Teesside, manager Marc Nash went through a mixture of emotions during Whitley’s last gasp victory against Billingham Synthonia. “Another exciting finish!! I told the lads that we will play better and maybe lose so you’ve got to take that type of win in football. The...Continue reading
“We played some great football”
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
“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