WBFC Pre 2020 Archives

Category: News

  • Jarrow Roofing game rearranged

    Our game at home to Jarrow Roofing, which was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch last Saturday, has been rearranged for Tuesday 4th April, kick off 7.30pm. This means that we will now be playing our last three home games within the space of a week, with Consett the visitors on Saturday April 1st and…

  • Website development

    With no first team game last Saturday (11th Feb) and the Reserves cup tie postponed due to the poor weather, this is a good opportunity to highlight some of the updates and improvements that have been made to the website in recent weeks. All our league fixtures and results can be found on the Fixtures…

  • Callum Munro leaves Whitley

    Callum Munro has left Whitley Bay to join Ryhope CW. The 21 year old defender was one of Ian Chandler’s signings last spring and during his time at Hillheads he played 38 games, scoring one goal, coincidentally against Ryhope in the 5-1 victory at Hillheads back in August. The coincidences do not end there as Callum, who…

  • Jack Cooper selected for England Schools squad

     We are delighted to announce that Jack Cooper has been selected for the England Schools Under 18 squad for the forthcoming series of home internationals. Jack was selected following final trials at Lilleshall last weekend and will be returning to the Midlands at the end of the month when England play Australia. The four home…

  • Celebrity friendly for Reserves

    Declan Donnelly, along with members of his family and Newcastle United coaches, took part in a friendly against Whitley’s Reserves at the NUFC training ground yesterday (Thursday). Declan scored for his side but Whitley won the 60 minute game 4-2 with Alan Ewart and Chris Brennan among the Bay scorers. The game was organised by…

  • Players keeping fit in the gym

    Whitley’s players were put through a tough training session in the Gym on Thursday night to help work off the excesses of the Christmas festivities. Thanks to Marc Nash for the photos.

  • Club Shop open for Christmas sales

    Whitley Bay Club Shop Manager Doug Parker has announced the following special opening times this week for fans wishing to buy last minute Christmas gifts: Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd   4.00pm to 6.00pm Saturday 24th  Christmas Eve     10.00am to 12.00 noon If anyone cannot make those opening times, if they ring the Club Shop on 07761-976892 Doug will…

  • Bay sign French midfielder and former England Schools striker

    We are pleased to announce the signing of French midfielder Thibault Charmey from Guisborough Town. The highly regarded 25 year old scored twelve goals for the Priorymen this season, a particularly impressive record in a team struggling near the foot of the table. As a youngster he was a member of the PSG Academy and played in the 2006 French World Cup winning…

  • Fans Forum after Shildon game

    Following this weekend’s game at home to league champions Shildon, there will be a Fans Forum in the Clubhouse when supporters will have the opportunity to meet Whitley’s new management team and discuss their plans for the club. A selected player will also take part and it is hoped that the Forum will become a regular event. It will start at 5.30pm and…

  • Fixture changes

    The league has announced several changes to our fixture list. Our game away to Chester-le-Street Town which was scheduled for Tuesday 13th December has been put back three weeks to Tuesday 3rd January. We will now play Seaham Red Star at home on Saturday 7th January. Finally, last Tuesday’s postponed game at home to Jarrow…