Ten years ago today Whitley Bay drew 1-1 in the second leg of the FA Vase semi final at Lowestoft to win the tie 3-2 on aggregate and reach Wembley for the first time in the club’s history. It also meant that Whitley would become the first team from the north east to play at...Continue reading
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Ten years ago – the road to Wembley reaches Bootle
This year marks the tenth anniversary of our first FA Vase victory at Wembley and today we recall our epic 4th Round tie at Bootle, which took place ten years ago today, on 17th January 2009. The game on Merseyside was seen as a tougher test than we had faced at Penrith in the previous...Continue reading
Ten years ago – the road to Wembley via Penrith
It was ten years ago today, on the road to the first of their three consecutive Wembley triumphs, that Whitley won their FA Vase 3rd Round tie at Penrith. Twice the game was postponed because the Southend Road pitch was waterlogged so it meant a Wednesday night trip to Cumbria, where the only goal of...Continue reading
Foalle’s record breaking achievement
Jack Foalle admitted that he was “very impressed” with his achievement of scoring in nine consecutive games, but was quick to heap praise on his team mates. “It comes a lot from the work rate of the team to get in positions to score. I didn’t think I’d get the goals so quickly but I...Continue reading
Message from Alex Kempster
After what he admitted had been a whirlwind 24 hours when as a trialist he scored a hat trick for York City Reserves and then signed a professional contract with the Minstermen, Alex Kempster took time out to send a message to everyone at Whitley Bay. “I just want to take this time to thank...Continue reading
Message from Thibault Charmey
Following his injury during Whitley’s 2-0 win at Seaham on Saturday, Thibault Charmey has sent this message to fans. “I’m obviously devastated to have been diagnosed with a fractured fibula after the Seaham game. I will now have to focus on recovery and come back stronger as soon as possible. In the meantime I’ll be...Continue reading
“It was a perfect way to celebrate” – Cornish
Midfielder Matty Cornish was clearly delighted to score the crucial third goal against Billingham Synthonia just four minutes after coming off the bench on his 20th birthday. “It was great to get a goal, I was glad to get a few minutes.” Describing the goal that sealed victory he explained “It was good work down...Continue reading