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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…
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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…
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Season ticket rewards scheme
Whitley Bay FC have launched an innovative crowdfunding scheme to raise vitally important funds as spectators start to be allowed back into non-league grounds. As part of a restructured season ticket package, those donating to the scheme will be offered one of a series of rewards, ranging from a single match day ticket to a…
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Bay to face new opponents in FA Cup
Whitley will face new opposition in the Extra Preliminary Round of this season’s FA Cup. The draw has handed them a trip down the A1 to just east of Leeds where they will face Garforth Town from the Northern Counties East League. Under new regulations following the late start to the season, the game will…
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Bay’s new signings
Whitley’s new management team Tony Fawcett and Derek Forrest have been busy building and strengthening their squad for the coming season with a series of new signings and several of last season’s players confirming that they will be staying at Hillheads. New signings include Darren Hamilton, a defender signed from Whickham; Liam Barker, centre back,…
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Sale of last year’s replica shirts
A small quantity of last season’s replica shirts are available from the online club shop at the reduced price of £20 on a first come, first served basis. Sizes currently available are: Home Shirts 2 Extra Large, 1 Medium Away Shirts 2 Extra Large, 2 Large, 2 Medium
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Four signings announced
The club has announced three new signings and one more of last year’s squad who is staying at Hillheads for the coming season. Scott Lowery, signed from Ashington last season, quickly became a regular in the side, making 25 appearances, and is the latest player to confirm that he will be staying at the club.…
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Pre-season fixtures announced
Whitley have announced a programme of five pre-season fixtures but under current government restrictions, all games must be played behind closed doors. Any changes or additions will be announced on the website and social media. The fixtures arranged are as follows: Sat 8 Aug Ponteland United (h); Tue 11 Aug Easington Colliery (h); Sat 15…
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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…
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Club face masks on sale
Following several enquiries from fans over the last few weeks, Whitley Bay FC face masks will be available to purchase from this Wednesday (22nd July). Club Shop manager Doug Parker has placed an order for 50 re-usable and washable masks, which will be decorated with the Club Badge on one side. They are priced at…