Category: News

Defender Jack Walker has returned to Hillheads, completing his transfer from West Auckland in time to play in last night’s game against Penrith.  Now aged 26, Jack began his career at Whitley Bay, progressing through the Reserves to make his first team debut at the start of the 2012-13 season. He then moved to Durham…

Whitley Bay FC have announced a special price reduction at the Seahorse bar on all home matchdays this season, beginning with the FA Cup replay against Seaham Red Star. All draught pints will be available for £2.50 when the clubhouse opens at 6.00pm tomorrow (Tuesday) and the offer continues after the game.  On Saturday the…

Whitley have completed the signing of defender Josh Nearney from Hartlepool United. Josh played 14 games for Whitley last season while on a short term loan from Pools and manager Marc Nash said he was delighted to secure his signature on a permanent deal, having had to fight off strong competition from other clubs when…

Whitley Bay FC have made two additional coaching appointments ahead of the new season. Joining the club as Assistant Coach is Graeme Coulson, who Marc Nash has known for a long time. “I’ve known Graeme since he was a youth player at Wallsend Boys Club. He’s now an upcoming coach and well qualified. He was…

Chris McDonald is leaving Whitley Bay to join Scottish League Second Division side Berwick Rangers. The 23 year old defender signed for the Bay from Wearside League Jarrow FC in February 2014. He quickly established himself in the side, becoming captain last season and was voted Player of the Year.  A highly popular member of…

We are pleased to announce that Jake Smith has joined the club media team and will be filming all first team home and away games in the coming season.  Highlights will be available online together with player interviews, with links provided from the website, twitter and facebook. Rob Atkin, Football Development Officer for the Club’s…

We are holding an open day training session at the ground on Tuesday 25th July at 7pm. All supporters are welcome. Refreshments will be available.

Six pre-season friendlies have been announced, the latest being a home game with New Mills, from the North West Counties League. This will be the first time Whitley have met the Derbyshire side, who are near neighbours of former FA Vase opponents Glossop North End. The current list of friendlies is as follows: Sat 15 July Seaton…

The new Wembley Stadium is celebrating its 10th anniversary and it has been lighting up its iconic arch in the colours of every football team that has played at the famous arena since it was rebuilt. One hundred and sixty six domestic, European and international men’s and women’s football teams have graced the Wembley turf in…

Whitley Bay’s reserve side held their presentation evening at The Seahorse on Friday. David Hall was voted Players’ Player of the Season; Top scorer was Peter Glen-Ravenhill while Paul Dunn was named Manager’s Player of the season.