Tom talks – after the Skelmersdale FA Cup tie

Even after his side’s emphatic victory at Skelmersdale on Saturday in the FA Cup Spartans manager Tom Wade suggested that ‘there is loads more to come from this team’. Blyth went in to the draw for the 3rd Qualifying round after a comfortable 4-1 win on Merseyside. “We played exceptionally well,” said Wade. “Jarrett [Rivers] took his goal really well. It was a great goal and he’s a great lad….

29th September 2014
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Spartans to break new ground as FA Cup draw made

The draw for the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round has been made and Spartans will venture on to new territory but face a wait to see which opposition they will face. Evo-Stik NPL First Division South outfit Mickleover Sports and Calor League Division One Central side Bedworth United head into a replay at Mickleover’s Raygar Stadium on Tuesday night with Spartans facing an away tie against the winners. The original…

29th September 2014
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Skem highlights available

Highlights of yesterday’s wonderful FA Cup Second Qualifying Round win at Skelmersdale United are available to watch here thanks to Skem’s YouTube channel.

28th September 2014
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Skipper Dale hails travelling Green Army

27th September 2014

Spartans captain Robbie Dale paid tribute to the travelling Green Army as his side demolished Skelmersdale United to progress to the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. Supporters from Sheffield, London, Cannock and of course Northumberland made their way to Lancashire and Dale admitted that his team mates “can’t let them down” after receiving such backing. “You can see what it means to our supporters, not just the club…

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Quality shone through – Turnbull

27th September 2014

As returns go Spartans midfielder Stephen Turnbull couldn’t really complain with a comprehensive FA Cup win at Skelmersdale United. However after making his third “debut” for the club Turnbull explained that it was a familiar feeling having won by the same scoreline when he returned to the club two years ago. The former Hartlepool United man hailed the win over a high flying Skem outfit but declared it wasn’t a…

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“I’m here to win” – Turnbull

23rd September 2014

Twenty four hours after sealing his return to Croft Park Stephen Turnbull revealed his motivation for joining the Spartans for a third occasion – winning. Overseen by manager Tom Wade and General Manager Ian Evans, Turnbull put pen to paper and immediately set his sights on success at the club. “I’m so excited to be back and for me it’s the biggest Non-League club in the North East. Everything is…

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Spartans take Magpies youngster on loan

23rd September 2014

After signing midfielder Stephen Turnbull late on Monday night Spartans added a second new face to their squad less than twenty four hours later. Newcastle United U21 striker Jonathyn Quinn arrives at Croft Park on a month long “work experience” loan and is already familiar with his new surroundings having feature in a pre-season fixture between the two clubs in August. Three months earlier the Ashington born forward was on…

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Stephen Re-Turnbull

Blyth Spartans have announced the signing of midfielder Stephen Turnbull, meaning the fans favourite returns to Croft Park for a third spell in the green and white. The former Hartlepool United and Shildon man signed a contract to complete a return to the club that he joined in 2009 and went on to make 91 appearances scoring 14 goals during that initial spell. After spells with Harrogate Town and Australian…

22nd September 2014
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Training game on Tuesday night

The club can announce that a training game will take place on Tuesday night at Croft Park. Northern Alliance side Seaton Deleval are the visitors and kick off will be 7.30pm. Entry is free and all are welcome.

22nd September 2014
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Tom Talks – After the Stamford game

After seeing his side held to a draw at Stamford Spartans manager Tom Wade described the game as “a missed opportunity but with a lot of positives”. Jarrett Rivers first competitive goal for the club got Spartans back on level terms after Ryan Robbins had given the home side the lead on the quarter of an hour mark. Despite creating a number of chances but couldn’t find a winner and…

22nd September 2014
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