Whitley Bay FC have launched an innovative crowdfunding scheme to raise vitally important funds as spectators start to be allowed back into non-league grounds. As part of a restructured season ticket package, those donating to the scheme will be offered one of a series of rewards, ranging from a single match day ticket to a...Continue reading
Whitley’s new management team Tony Fawcett and Derek Forrest have been busy building and strengthening their squad for the coming season with a series of new signings and several of last season’s players confirming that they will be staying at Hillheads. New signings include Darren Hamilton, a defender signed from Whickham; Liam Barker, centre back,...Continue reading
A small quantity of last season’s replica shirts are available from the online club shop at the reduced price of £20 on a first come, first served basis. Sizes currently available are: Home Shirts 2 Extra Large, 1 Medium Away Shirts 2 Extra Large, 2 Large, 2 Medium
The club has announced three new signings and one more of last year’s squad who is staying at Hillheads for the coming season. Scott Lowery, signed from Ashington last season, quickly became a regular in the side, making 25 appearances, and is the latest player to confirm that he will be staying at the club....Continue reading
Whitley have announced a programme of five pre-season fixtures but under current government restrictions, all games must be played behind closed doors. Any changes or additions will be announced on the website and social media. The fixtures arranged are as follows: Sat 8 Aug Ponteland United (h); Tue 11 Aug Easington Colliery (h); Sat 15...
Following several enquiries from fans over the last few weeks, Whitley Bay FC face masks will be available to purchase from this Wednesday (22nd July). Club Shop manager Doug Parker has placed an order for 50 re-usable and washable masks, which will be decorated with the Club Badge on one side. They are priced at...Continue reading
Following this weekend’s statement from the FA regarding the return of grassroots football, non-league clubs are now able to prepare for the 2020/21 season and the proposals drawn up by the national governing body match closely the provisional plans drawn up by the Whitley Bay management team. The club has already held two light, socially...Continue reading
Craig McFarlane, Whitley’s longest serving player who first arrived at Hillheads twelve years ago, has been discussing the club’s plans for the future under new management duo Derek Forrest and Tony Fawcett. The popular 32 year old defender, also very effective as an attacking wing back, has made 370 appearances for the club, scoring 33...Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that striker Scott Jasper is returning to Whitley Bay for a second spell at the club. The popular striker spent the 2017/18 season at Hillheads, scoring ten goals before leaving to join Ryton & Crawcrook Albion, where he teamed up with Tony Fawcett. It is perhaps no surprise that Bay’s...Continue reading
Whitley’s new management team completed their first new signings over the weekend and both Tony Fawcett and Derek Forrest were clearly very pleased to have brought in Jordan Fry, Richard Coulson and Chris Bannon, all previously with Seaham Red Star. Of Fry, Fawcett and Forrest enthused “We are delighted with the signing of Jordan; he...Continue reading