Author: julian
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Management reaction to cup draws
Whitley’s management team Tony Fawcett and Derek Forrest gave us their reaction to the FA Cup and FA Vase draws which have given Whitley Bay home ties in the opening rounds of both competitions. “We are as excited as anyone to see the FA Cup and Vase draws. Last season’s FA Cup run was excellent…
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Bay name first new signing of the summer
We are pleased to announce our first new signing for the 2021/22 season. Prolific striker Daniel Kent has agreed terms and will be joining the club from newly promoted Crook Town, where he scored 44 league goals in 53 games. Prior to his time at Crook, Kent played for Willington, Esh Winning and Newton Aycliffe.…
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Invitation to 2020/21 season ticket holders
Whitley Bay FC would like to place on record the generosity of our 2020/21 season ticket holders. Despite the season being decimated and just a handful of games played, out of 95 season ticket holders, 89 waived their refund, a fantastic act and a gesture the club greatly appreciates in these toughest of times. As…
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Dunn looks forward to seeing the fans back at Hillheads
Defender Jamie Dunn was one of the outstanding players in last season’s shortened campaign and it comes as little surprise that the club has taken up the option of extending his contract for the coming season. Understandably he is keen to get back in action and after the restrictions of last season, his first at…
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Taylor targets top three finish
Defender Luke Taylor, who has agreed a new contract with the club, has spoken of his aims for the coming season, both at a personal and team level. The 21 year old, who has now made over 60 appearances for Whitley Bay since his move from Carlisle United Academy three years ago, believes a top…
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Lister looks ahead to the new season
Goalkeeper Dan Lister, who has recently signed a new contract with the club, is targeting clean sheets and entertaining football in the year ahead. The 21 year old is clearly determined to make a good impression after keeping fit during the Covid enforced break which curtailed last season back in October, just as Whitley were…
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2021/22 fixtures now released
Whitley will begin the new season at home to Whickham on Saturday 31 July. They are at home again three days later when Penrith are the visitors to Hillheads on Tuesday 3 August. Their first away league game is the following Tuesday when they travel to Sunderland RCA before another home game, this time against…
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McFarlane optimistic about the new season
Speaking after he agreed a new contract at Hillheads, Whitley Bay captain Craig McFarlane admitted that he can’t wait to get back on the pitch. “I’m really looking forward to the start of the season, given the way the last one was cut short due to the pandemic. Having something taken away from you so…
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Two more players sign on for another season
We are pleased to confirm that defenders Jamie Dunn and Luke Taylor will be staying at Hillheads for the forthcoming season. Jamie Dunn arrived at Hillheads last summer from Ryton & Crawcrook Albion and soon established himself as a powerful defender who could also score crucial goals, netting six times in 15 appearances before the…
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McFarlane and Lister sign on for another season
Club captain Craig McFarlane and goalkeeper Dan Lister have both committed to another season at Hillheads. McFarlane, a three time FA Vase winner during his early years at the club has made 380 appearances for Whitley Bay and will be looking to join a select band of players who have reached the landmark figure of…