The Club is once again inviting fans to support members of the first team squad by making a Player Kit Donation to the player of their choice. At a price of £50, unchanged from last season, this is proving very popular. The following are currently available: To make a donation please contact Jennifer Breakwell jen.ab@hotmail.co.uk...Continue reading
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Garforth FA Cup tie an all ticket game
Our FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round tie at Garforth Town next Tuesday evening will be an all ticket game with a maximum attendance of 300. Full details of how to book tickets can be found HERE Supporters wishing to attend the game are advised to book as soon as possible as the tickets are available...Continue reading
League fixtures released
As expected, the Northern League season will get underway on Saturday 5th September and Whitley begin with a trip to Cumbria to take on Penrith. The first home game, on Tuesday 8th September is the local derby against North Shields. Whitley then travel to Bishop Auckland on Tuesday 15th and after the FA Vase tie...Continue reading
Bay stalwart celebrates 80th birthday!
We would like to wish a very happy 80th birthday to club stalwart Fred Kelly. A life long fan and member of the Supporters Club committee, Fred is ‘Head of Programme Sales’ and is pictured here in his programme kiosk, popularly known as ‘Fred’s Shed’ A true gentleman, Fred is one of the loyal volunteers...Continue reading
Bay appoint new management duo
We are pleased to announce that Derek Forrest and Tony Fawcett have been appointed joint managers of Whitley Bay FC following the departure of Nathan Haslam to Whitby Town on Monday. The club has acted quickly to make the new appointments and Whitley Bay Chairman Paul McIlduff said “Both are dedicated, experienced managers in the...Continue reading
Play our Letterdraw, it’s as easy as ABC..!
***LETTERDRAW LAUNCH*** We’re launching our very own weekly letterdraw and we’re calling on all fans to sign up and play along! It only costs £1 a week and every penny raised goes to supporting the team. Sign up today by going to clubsupporter.app on your web browser and register using club code WBFC. Simply follow...Continue reading
Spooner joins West Auckland
Craig Spooner has left Whitley Bay to join West Auckland Town. The midfielder arrived at Hillheads in September after a short spell at Blyth Spartans and made 14 appearances, scoring twice. Manager Nathan Haslam commented “Naturally, I’m disappointed to be losing ‘Spoons’. He’s been a good lad to have around the place and has been...Continue reading
End of season awards
The annual awards were shared around the squad when Whitley’s end of season presentations were made following Saturday’s final game of the 2018/19 season. The keenly contested Golden Boot award was shared after Luke Salmon’s 77th minute goal against Shildon drew him level with Andrei Ardelean on 13 goals apiece. The Supporters Club vote for...Continue reading
Ten years ago – the day we reached Wembley for the first time
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
“I’m gutted for the fans”
Last night’s League Cup defeat ended Nathan Haslam’s unbeaten start as Bay manager and it was clear that he was bitterly disappointed. “I’m gutted for the fans obviously, with the expectations with us being on a good run. We just haven’t turned up tonight, collectively 1 to 11. I can’t put my finger on it,...Continue reading