Whitby Gazette - Football Feed

Football league appeals for fresh teams to join ranks

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:37:41 GMT

The Eskvale and Cleveland Football League would like to invite applications from teams for the forthcoming 2013/14 season.

Lingdale clinch dramatic title decider

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:51:02 GMT

The Eskvale and Cleveland League was still in the melting pot going into last Wednesday’s game between Lingdale United and Lealholm with both sides knowing a victory would hand them the title.

Awards hat-trick for Blues’ star Portas

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:20:11 GMT

Young Whitby Town star Tom Portas spoke of his delight at a hat-trick of awards at the club’s end-of-season presentation night - then quickly turned his sights to a top-five finish next season.

Whitby keeper set to join Burnley

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:44:18 GMT

Goalkeeper Nick Liversedge has revealed he’s swapping Whitby Town for Championship Burnley.

Robbo nets winner in Blues’ final game

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:42:26 GMT

Blues skipper Mark Robinson waited for his 100th appearance on the final day to notch his first goal of the season and seal a sixth league double for the Seasiders.

Young Fishermen’s take instant cup final revenge

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:07:49 GMT

A young Whitby football team agonisingly denied the league title in a decider against the eventual winners, took revenge in style.

Portas gets online vote from fans

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:50:47 GMT

Whitby Town’s speedy midfield man Tom Portas has grabbed the first club award of 2012/13.

Fine fightback is foiled

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:33:50 GMT

Whitby Fishermen’s Society’s season concluded on Saturday with a narrow home defeat, despite a fightback against Edgehill.

Blues to finish with a flourish

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:09:23 GMT

Whitby Town player-manager Darren Williams won’t tolerate a side going through the motions, when the Blues visit Stafford Rangers in their final league game, this Saturday.

Macca leveller sees justice done for Blues

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:05:52 GMT

Shane Henry gave Whitby Town a third-minute lead at Ashton, last Saturday, but it took a late Dave McTiernan strike to rescue a point, at mid-table Ashton United.

Cup final joy for Staithes

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:24:12 GMT

The first piece of domestic silverware was decided last Friday as Staithes Athletic came from behind to defeat Stokesley Sports Club in the final of the UPVC Suppliers Knockout Cup.

Sleights promoted with 100% home record

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:29:10 GMT

Sleights earned promotion to the Scarborough League second division after a 7-0 victory over Cayton Corinthians Reserves, in their last match of the season, on Monday.

Dream April as Fishburn Park win again

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:09:18 GMT

Fishburn Park ended a great month of results with an emphatic 3-0 win over Nunthorpe Athletic on Saturday.

Brennan fires deserved treble

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:49:55 GMT

Whitby Wanderers came into Thursday night’s crucial game off the back of two defeats looking to regain momentum towards their promotion push.

Team Jinksed as keeper nets Park winner

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:03:55 GMT

FISHBURN Park under 16s keeper Dan Jinks was the hero as he scored the winner from open play.

Decisive game for Sleights on Monday night

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:58 GMT

Despite farcical scenes as Sleights’ scheduled visitors on Saturday, Cayton Reserves, cried off just an hour before kick-off, the match has been rearranged for Monday (29 Apr) evening.

Williams slams Whitby’s second-half horror show

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:22:31 GMT

“Not good enough - simple as that” was the verdict of Whitby Town player-manager Darren Williams after the Blues’ second-half horror show last night (Wed), against Ilkeston.

Win of season hauls Park out of trouble

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:04:09 GMT

Fishburn Park put in their performance of the season on Saturday to climb out of the Teesside League first division relegation zone.

Whitby Town aim to bounce back from Ilkeston defeat

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:03:48 GMT

Whitby Town are hoping to bounce back from Wednesday’s 4-0 defeat to Ilkeston, when they visit Ashton United, this Saturday (27 April).

Post saves Whitby Town’s blushes

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:02:02 GMT

Whitby Town were held to a draw by relegated Eastwood Town on Saturday - and it could have been even worse, as Badgers boss Chris Shaw hit the post in the last minute from the centre circle.