Presentation to the Port of Blyth

16th November 2015

Prior to Saturday’s match with Whitby Town club captain Robbie Dale was on hand to present long time sponsors the Port of Blyth with one of the prints of the painting that was produced for his testimonial. The print will now be in pride of place in the new Port of Blyth offices.

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Matlock Town away in the FA Trophy

16th November 2015

The FA have made the draw for the next round of the FA Trophy and our reward for beating Whitby Town on Saturday is an away trip to Matlock Town. The tie will be played on Saturday 28 November 2015.  

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Tom talks – after the Whitby FA Trophy game

Spartans manager Tom Wade felt that his side’s win over Whitby Town was a poor performance despite snatching a 1-0 win in the FA Trophy. Damen Mullen’s second-half goal settled the contest and Wade said it wasn’t a good game. He said: “I thought it was probably one of the worst games of the season. Cup games are all about winning the game and getting through to the next round….

16th November 2015
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FA Cup Run 2014/15 – Commemerative dvd

The dvd is now expected to available in about two weeks time. The unfortunate delay has been down to issues in dealing with a variety of other bodies and, more recently, a technical hitch in the final stages of production. Apologies for the delay and any inconveience caused but the issues have been beyond our control. Pre sales now stand at 165.

13th November 2015
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Tom talks – after the Darlington Cup game

Manager Tom Wade was pleased with his revamped side despite it going down 2-1 to Darlington 1883 in the Doodson Sport Cup on Tuesday. “We could actually have won it quite easily if we’d been more clinical in front of goal. We should have been two or three up before the break, “he said. “Darlington scored with their chances and we didn’t with ours. “We made seven changes to the…

13th November 2015
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Tom talks – after the Newcastle game

Tom Wade was delighted with his team’s performance in their 2-0 win over Newcastle United’s U21s on Saturday in the Northumberland Senior Cup. “We didn’t let them play,” he said. “We bossed the midfield and after the first ten minutes we were the better side. We were stronger, fitter and better footballers. “Our first goal was a cracker. Michael [Richardson] took it so well. He’s back to the form he…

9th November 2015
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Shirt auction for Royal British Legion poppy appeal

The club is holding a very special auction in support of the Royal British Legion. Supporter Scott Douglas has, very generously, donated his framed Spartans shirt from the FA Cup first round tie last season. The shirt bears the poppy image and has been signed by all the Spartans players. The auction is open now. An initial bid has been made of £200. To make a bid please email General…

5th November 2015
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Frickley Athletic games rearranged

4th November 2015

The club can confirm that the games against Frickley Athletic have been rearranged for the following dates: – Away Fixture 15 December 2015 (7.45pm kick off) Home Fixture 23 February 2016 (7.45pm kick off)

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Wearmouth pens new deal

2nd November 2015

The club can announce that Arran Wearmouth has signed a contract with the club. The 23 year old, who has made 98 appearances for the Spartans, has grasped the opportunity to take the position vacated by Jarrett Rivers transfer to Blackpool with both hands. Manager Tom Wade commented “It’s excellent that Arran has signed a contract at the club, its a reward for his great start to the season.” Well…

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