Football Focus Issue 54 | Page 33

Whitley Bay They will be keen to put together a good run of form in their remaining fixtures in order to finish the season on a high. They demonstrated that they are not on their summer holidays just yet with an impressive 2-1 victory over high fliers West Auckland Town in their latest fixture. Whitley Bay is not a club that focuses solely upon their senior section however and they also have a number of youth teams running. These teams look to provide young players from the local area with an opportunity to play the game in a safe and enjoyable environment. It is important for any club to be able to produce their own players, particularly in the current financial climate and it will be a major boost for the first team if they are able to rely upon a steady stream of talent coming through their ranks. In order to help young players make the sometimes difficult transition into the senior game they also have a reserve team in place. This allows them to give players experience of adult level football even if they are not yet considered ready for first team action. Whitley Bay is clearly a club that play a vital role in their local community and this is thanks to the superb work that their Committee are doing running the club. Hopefully they will be able to continue in the same manner for many years to come and Football Focus Magazine would like to wish them the best of luck. Offering a personal, dignified service at a competitive price. We offer free advice on all your needs including: Pre-payment funeral plans, 24 hour service Find us at: ALBION ROAD NORTH SHIELDS TYNE & WEAR NE29 0HE We wish the club the best for the future www.sportip.biz 33