We are delighted to announce that we have signed Ben Richardson from neighbours North Shields. Ben is an attacking midfielder and was a member of the Robins’ FA Vase winning side in 2015. He is not eligible for the FA Cup as he is cup-tied, having played for North Shields in their defeat to Consett...Continue reading
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Flynn stays at Hillheads
We are delighted to announce that goalkeeper Tom Flynn will be staying at Hillheads for the coming season. He had been placed on the transfer list but following discussions with the chairman and manager, last season’s Player of the Year, also voted Players’ Player of the Year, has agreed to remain with Whitley Bay. Tom...Continue reading
Striker Ramsey one of two new signings
Experienced striker Stephen Ramsey who made over 300 appearances scoring more than 80 goals for South Shields, is the latest signing as Whitley prepare for the new season. Ramsey (pictured above) was a member of the Mariners’ squad that won the treble of FA Vase, Northern League championship and League Cup in 2016/17 but suffered...
Team Northumbria resign from Northern League
In a shock decision announced yesterday (Tuesday) less than four weeks before the start of the season, Team Northumbria have resigned from the Northern League. The University based club have said the decision is a result of “rebalancing the sports folio” which suggests that the funding that had been provided for the football team will...Continue reading
Two new signings announced
Andy Gowens has added to his squad with the signing of two defenders. Lewis Walton who was at Jarrow Roofing last season and previously played for Darlington is a left fullback or wingback. Adam Redford is a right fullback or wingback and was a regular member of the Newcastle University side last season. We would...Continue reading
Bay sign experienced defender Hassan
Whitley have signed former Whitby Town defender Ibby Hassan. The 30 year old spent seven years with the Evo Stik Premier Division side before joining South Shields in 2016. More recently he has played for West Auckland and joined their neighbours Bishop Auckland last season.
Bay link up with Sports Injury Clinic
Whitley Bay FC are delighted to join up with Sports Injury Clinic Killingworth for the forthcoming season. Darren and his team will be looking after the players’ welfare, fitness and rehabilitation. Find out more about our new partners at www.sicktherapy.co.uk or @sicktherapy.co.uk
2018-19 Fixture List
Our full 2018-19 Northern League fixture list: 04/08/18 Sat Seaham Red Star (H) 08/08/18 Wed Stockton Town (A) 11/08/18 Sat FA Cup Extra Prelim Round 14/08/18 Tues Dunston UTS (A) 18/08/18 Sat West Auckland Town (H) 21/08/18 Tues Sunderland Ryhope CW (H) 25/08/18 Sat ...
Northern League fixtures released
Whitley will begin the 2018/19 Northern League season at home to Seaham Red Star on Saturday 4th August. We will then travel to Stockton Town on Wednesday 8th August. The following Saturday sees the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup, the draw for which is expected early next month. Our third league fixture (subject...Continue reading
Bus to Dalbeattie Star friendly
Fans wishing to travel on the team bus to the first pre-season friendly at Dalbeattie Star on Saturday 7th July are asked to contact Derek or Jennifer Breakwell as soon as possible, or alternatively reply to the post here on the website or email wbfcinfo@gmail.com