Author: julian
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Lee Kerr ends his Northern League career
Lee Kerr, one of the greatest players to pull on a Whitley Bay shirt, has announced the end of his Northern League playing career. He made his first appearance for Whitley Bay in May 2003, Andy Gowens’ final game in charge, in an end of season friendly against Ware Town, when as a 16 year…
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How to raise money for the club whenever you shop online
Whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Whitley Bay Football Club with easyfundraising. There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it…
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Club Shop Christmas opening hours
There may be no Northern League football at present but Whitley Bay FC Club Shop will be open during December for the sale of a wide range of clothing and club souvenirs, perfect gifts for all Bay fans. Opening hours are as follows: Thursday 3 December 4.00-6.00pm Saturday 5 December 11.00am-1.00pm Wednesday 9 December 4.00-…
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“We were better in both halves”
Whitley were comfortable winners at a windswept Billingham on Saturday and joint manager Derek Forrest felt that Whitley had coped well in the difficult conditions “I think we were better in both halves. We were good in possession with the wind and we looked dangerous; whereas in the second half I think we’ve defended well…
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Bay breeze past Billingham
BILLINGHAM TOWN 0 WHITLEY BAY 2 Saturday 31st October Whitley overcame both Billingham Town and the elements as they recorded their fifth consecutive win and moved up to seventh place in the table. Once again it was an unchanged side that took to the field on an afternoon when torrential rain on Teesside had given…
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“We showed our quality today”
Whitley’s management team were in great spirits after seeing their team battle back from a goal down early in the game to win 4-1 at Penrith. Coach Sean Brett felt it was a well deserved victory. “It was very comfortable. I think we showed our quality today. The thing I’m really proud of is how…
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Four wins in a row for rampant Bay
PENRITH 1 WHITLEY BAY 4 Wednesday 28th October Whitley extended their winning run to four games, coming from behind to record a comprehensive victory at Penrith. Following their 5-0 demolition of Guisborough at the weekend, it came as no surprise to see an unchanged side named for this game against a Penrith team who had…
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Free hot food for kids during half term
Half term hot meals for children At this difficult time for so many families, Whitley Bay Football Club would like to repay the generosity of the local community who have supported the club in recent months, by offering free hot food to local youngsters during school half term week. Hot food will be served within…
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“We were terrific”
Whitley’s management team were obviously delighted with the 5-0 victory at Guisborough. Joint manager Tony Fawcett felt Whitley were dominant “I thought we were terrific, I thought we dominated the first half. The game was played in their half and we had chances. I thought they kept their shape well and tried to get bodies…
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Rampant Whitley revel in the rain!
GUISBOROUGH TOWN 0 WHITLEY BAY 5 Saturday 24th October Whitley made it three wins in a row with a crushing victory over Guisborough Town on a wet afternoon at the King George V Ground. It was a dominant display by Whitley but it took them an hour to convert their superiority into goals. Luke Taylor…