Category: Manager

Speaking after the game, Andy Gowens was clearly unhappy with Whitley’s performance against Bishop Auckland but did not point to his side’s goalkeeping injuries as a reason for the defeat. “Over all I’m disappointed with that performance today. We weren’t at it, we couldn’t keep the ball. It was like a Whickham again where we...Continue reading

Whitley’s FA Cup run finally came to an end at Altrincham and manager Andy Gowens was quick to acknowledge the quality of their National League North opponents. “It was tough, but we knew it would be, and without really making an excuse we’ve come with six players missing and the squad in depth is then...Continue reading

Andy Gowens reflects on Whitley’s disappointing exit from the FA Vase at Whickham “I thought we were very bitty today. We didn’t retain the ball well, but we still had our chances in the first half and we could have been two or three up after ten minutes. I think it should really have been...Continue reading

Whitley started their Buildbase FA Vase campaign with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Esh Winning but asked if he felt the score was a fair reflection of the game, manager Andy Gowens replied “No not really, especially in the first half. They made it difficult for us in the first half. They used the ball...Continue reading

After the match, Andy Gowens gave his reaction to Whitley’s 6-1 victory over Barnoldswick Town. “I think 6-1 probably flattered us a little bit. Particularly the first half I thought they did really well. They actually started better than we did and at times they cut us open with their passing, but they didn’t take...Continue reading

Manager Andy Gowens felt that Whitley’s performance against West Auckland was better than the final score would suggest, but acknowledged that his side had not taken their chances. “It was frustrating really. I think we deserved something out of the game. People might look at the result and think it was comfortable for them but...Continue reading

While obviously pleased to have won the FA Cup tie at Thackley, manager Andy Gowens was not entirely satisfied with the overall performance of his team. “It was one of those games, three nil up and it should have been four with the penalty. You should always score with a free shot at goal. It...Continue reading

Speaking after Saturday’s 4-2 victory over Seaham Red Star, Andy Gowens was understandably delighted that the team had got off to a winning start. “It was really good to get three points in the first game.  Everybody wants to get off to good start and we did just that. I thought we started well, we...Continue reading

Andy Gowens was pleased with the efforts of his young squad and acknowledged the part played in recent games by the reserves team. “We did really well, I had fears before the game with such a young team and limited numbers and with more injuries and Liam Brooks unavailable. They stuck at it did really...Continue reading

Manager Andy Gowens gave his assessment after the defeat at West Auckland,  “It’s hard, it was a harsh final score. We were a bit fatigued at the end, four games in a week took its toll a bit but with so many missing with injuries, what can you do? We’ve five defenders all injured at...Continue reading