Category: News
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Another two commit their futures to the Bay
We are happy to announce that two more of Whitley’s very promising young players will be extending their contracts into the new season. Midfielder Lewis Orrell and striker Michael Annang-Colquhoun are both still teenagers and impressed during last season, Orrell being an almost ever-present in the side, making 38 appearances and scoring six goals. The…
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Two more contracted players to stay at Hillheads
We are pleased to confirm that goalkeeper Dan Lister and defender Luke Taylor will both be staying at Hillheads for the new season. The two very promising youngsters, both just 20 years of age, were handed contracts last season after establishing their places in the side with some impressive performances and will be important members…
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Bay confirm agreements with contracted players
Whitley’s new management duo Tony Fawcett and Derek Forrest have confirmed that the club’s two most experienced players will be staying at Hillheads. Craig McFarlane, who was appointed club captain last summer and Callum Anderson have both played over 350 games for Whitley Bay and will remain as contracted players when football eventually resumes. Both…
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Just Giving donations pass £2500
The club has been overwhelmed by the generosity of supporters and friends who have contributed more than £2000 to the Just Giving page set up only a month ago by Antonia Brindle to help raise urgently needed funds during the coronavirus pandemic. With no income through the normal sources of gate receipts, raffles, bar takings…
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Nathan Haslam leaves for Whitby Town
We are sorry to announce that manager Nathan Haslam is leaving the club to become Head Coach at Whitby Town. While we are obviously disappointed to lose Nathan, this is an opportunity for him to work at a higher level of non-league football and we would like to wish him every success in his new…
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Pitch maintenance starts early
With every cloud there’s a silver lining and after the season was ended early for all leagues at our level of the game due to the coronavirus pandemic, the club has been able to make an early start to the annual pitch maintenance programme. Funded by the generous sponsorship of a group of exiled fans,…
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Club Statement on coronavirus
The Club has issued the following statement: Club Update 17.03.2020 We wanted to write to you at this unprecedented time recognising that many of you will be feeling anxious about Covid-19 and what might happen in the coming days and weeks. Firstly, we wanted to reassure you, that should Whitley Bay Football Club be notified…
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Lee Kerr departs
Lee Kerr, has left Whitley to join his local side Jarrow FC. One of the all-time greats of the club, ‘Sparky’ returned to Hillheads last summer after a six year absence. Joining the club aged 16, he spent ten glorious years at Whitley Bay and was a three time FA Vase winner, scoring in all…
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Brad Hird departs Hillheads
Striker Brad Hird has left Whitley Bay and will be joining Ryhope CW. Brad came to Hillheads in the summer and had a prolific scoring spell during October but has started only one of the last five games since the return to the side of Michael Annang-Colquhoun and the arrival of new signing Marcus Giles.…
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Anderson honoured on reaching 350 appearances
Callum Anderson played his 350th game for the club last week, only the tenth player ever to reach this landmark, and before Saturday’s game against Ashington, he was presented with a trophy by director Martin Kelly in recognition of this tremendous achievement. A central defender who can also play in the centre of midfield, he…