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
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“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
‘I was proud of the players’ – Marc Nash
“I was proud of the players efforts yesterday as we eventually gained a positive result despite extremely difficult circumstances. We were patched up against Morpeth in midweek and then we lost Josh Nearney on Friday due to a bad foot infection so we had to change formation because of the personnel available. We started the...Continue reading
“Nobody has let us down” says Nash
Reflecting on the game at Morpeth, where Whitley suffered their first defeat since January, Marc Nash commented “Everyone is disappointed that our run has come to an end. It was always going to be a tough ask with the amount of first choice players missing. I’ve never ever had to field a completely different back four...Continue reading
Nash heaps praise on players
Marc Nash was naturally delighted to see his team progress to the next round of the FA Cup and heaped praise on the players. “Everyone is delighted with the result and performance in tricky conditions for our FA Cup Replay with Seaham. It’s great to see the lads playing fast, fluent football and treating the...Continue reading
“A lot of positives” – says Marc Nash
Whitley manager Marc Nash felt there were plenty of encouraging aspects of Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Seaham, even though his side had to settle for a draw and a replay back at Hillheads. “We can take a lot of positives from the game such as dominating the first 35 minutes and maybe the last...Continue reading
Penalties prove costly for Bay
WHITLEY BAY 1 SHILDON 3 Saturday 10th December There was no disputing that league champions Shildon deserved to take the points from this game but they had to come from behind after Whitley took an early lead. Two first half penalties put the visitors in the driving seat before a deflected shot sealed victory for...
No goals but plenty of entertainment
NEWCASTLE BENFIELD 0 WHITLEY BAY 0 Saturday 3rd December While there were no goals in this local derby, there was still plenty of entertainment for Benfield’s biggest crowd of the season and both sides could be satisfied with a share of the spoils. Whitley were missing five regular members of the squad due...
Mariners end Bay’s unbeaten start
SOUTH SHIELDS 4 WHITLEY BAY 2 Saturday 3rd September Whitley’s unbeaten start to the league season came to an end against big spending South Shields at Mariners Park but it was only in the final twenty minutes that the home side took control of the game, coming from behind after two goals from Adam Shanks...Continue reading
Late goals end gallant Bay’s cup hopes
CAMERONS BREWERY BROOKS MILESON LEAGUE CUP SEMI FINAL MARSKE UNITED 3 WHITLEY BAY 1 Saturday 30th April Whitley Bay were beaten in the semi final of the League Cup at Marske United but it was a closely contested encounter and only in the final 15 minutes did the home side gain the upper hand. Whitley...