Tom talks – after the Sutton Coldfield game

The lack of a cutting edge was the issue for Blyth in their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Sutton Coalfield on Saturday according to manager Tom Wade. “At the end of the day it’s no good having loads of the ball if we don’t ultimately do anything with it,” he said. “We dominated the game but didn’t create clear cut chances. “Sutton are good side, probably the league’s team…

12th October 2015
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Frickley game off

Blyth’s home fixture against Frickley on Tuesday 13th October has been postponed as the Yorkshire side are involved in a County Cup game.

8th October 2015
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Tom talks – after the Ramsbottom game

“We were lucky to get a point,” said Blyth boss Tom Wade after his side’s 0-0 draw at Ramsbottom on Tuesday. “We didn’t play at all well,” he said. “It was a very tough game for us. One of those were you just had to stick in and hopefully get something. We battled hard against a side who played like it was a cup final. “With five of the lads…

8th October 2015
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Picton’s Patter – after the Grantham game

“A win’s a win,” was Blyth Assistant Manager Lee Picton’s succinct summary of his side’s 3-2 win at Grantham on Saturday. He went on to say: “It was a hard earned win. It was a game where we had to play a bit ugly to get the result. Having said that we started where we left off playing like we did last Saturday and Tuesday. “To be fair to Grantham…

5th October 2015
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Tom talks – after the Hyde game

Blyth manager Tom Wade thinks his players are settling nicely into their stride. Commenting following his side’s 3-0 win over Hyde United at Croft Park earlier in the week he said: “The lads are finding it easier and easier to play alongside each other. They understand their roles and what’s required of them and exactly what their job is. “Against Hyde you could see it in the interplay, movement and…

2nd October 2015
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Club taking pre-orders on commemorative Cup run DVD

1st October 2015

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that they will be release a commemorative DVD of the historic FA Cup run we embarked on in the 2014/15. The two-hour production, produced in association with Community Foundation, includes interviews and features with all of the key figures inside Croft Park including manager Tom Wade, chairman Tony Platten and two of the players who scored big goals in the run, Robbie Dale and…

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STAT ATTACK: Spartans v Hyde United

30th September 2015

Blyth Spartans returned to the top of the Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division with a 3-0 win over Hyde United. That meant that Tom Wade’s side hold a one point lead over free-scoring Nantwich Town and also have a game in hand on the Dabbers. BSAFC Media Team member Michael Bowers was on hand to take down the stats from Tuesday night’s win. Shots on target: BSAFC 11 – 4 Hyde…

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Spartans launch half time analysis show on Periscope

30th September 2015

There was another debutant for Blyth Spartans supporters to view during Tuesday night’s 3-0 home win over Hyde United. However, manager Tom Wade hasn’t been busy in the transfer market. The club’s media team launched their latest idea as they used the mobile phone app Periscope to live stream a half time analysis show. Speaking at half time last night were Radio Northumberland commentary team for the night Ryan Gray…

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Tom talks – after the Stourbridge game

Blyth manager Tom Wade was pragmatic following his side’s 3-0 defeat at Stourbridge on Saturday. “We were beaten. You have to take it in the chin. There’s no point making excuses. Stourbridge had a game plan to hit the ball down the channels and play percentage football and we couldn’t handle it. “It’s the first game this season were we didn’t stand up to that kind of tactic. Only Nantwich…

21st September 2015
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