Spartans frontman Andy Jennings reflected on the final day defeat at Nantwich Town and insisted his side were unlucky to not take at least a point from the Weaver Stadium. The former Billingham Synthonia striker got his third goal in three games to bring Spartans on even terms but Jordan Mellish’s unfortunate own goal condemned Tom Wade’s side to defeat. However Jennings felt that it was misfortune that had beaten them.
He said “It was a bit of a funny game and we wanted to finish off on a positive. Tom said afterwards we had plenty of chances to get something and we had enough spirit to do that. It was a bit of misfortune about both goals, the first one we all know the ball went out and the second we have sliced into our own goal. It’s hard to come back from that kind of bad luck”
Jennings finished the season with five goals after he converted the rebound from a missed Phil Airey penalty and added to the brace he struck at Eastood Town seven days earlier. The big forward feels that his recent run in the starting lineup has seen him finally settle into life at Croft Park after joining the club back in December.
He revealed “It’s pleasing. Getting the two goals last week was a major confidence boost. I was away with my old University mates after the Eastwood Town game and they were all saying well done playing for a club like Blyth Spartans and that game me a boost. With having a run in side I’ve felt more comfortable and more relaxed. Today was a bit of a snap chance and I was delighted to see it go in.”
Spartans were backed by a travelling band of the Green Army with supporters travelling from Northumberland and around the country pushing the attendence up to 375 and Jennings stressed just how important the support is to the players.
He said “It’s brilliant and it’s great to know that the supporters are willing to spend their money and follow us around the country. It’s a privilage to play for this club for everyone here and to play for these supporters is an honour. The club means a lot to people not just in Blyth but around the country. You’ve seen people travel from Coventry and Cannock to watch us today and I hope they enjoyed themselves. We know how expensive it is to follow football these days and we are disappointed that we couldn’t reward them. They have to know they are appreciated and as I said it’s an honour to play for them.”