Tom talks – after the Ashton game

After Tuesday night’s 3-0 defeat at Ashton United Spartans’ manager Tom Wade was left frustrated by his side’s inability to match the home side in terms of combativeness. “We didn’t win the battle,” he said. “Too many of our players weren’t up for the fight. We needed more of them willing to put their foot in and to work hard. Ashton worked harder than we did and it showed. The…

20th August 2014
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Just not good enough – Nicholson

19th August 2014

Spartans right back Alex Nicholson was honest in his assessment of his side’s comprehensive defeat at Ashton United admitting they “just weren’t good enough”. Two own goals – one by Nicholson and the other by Ian Watson – and a goal from Robins striker Richard Bennett condemned Spartans to their first defeat of the season and the former Newcastle United academy man admitted the hosts game plan worked to perfection….

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Spartans reveal new matchday media output

18th August 2014

Blyth Spartans have announced two new additions to the club’s media package with the addition of an AudioBoo account and “Spartans Matchday Live”. The AudioBoo account actually made it’s debut prior to Saturday’s opening day win against Grantham Town and gave the Green Army a chance to hear the thoughts of manager Tom Wade before the game. This will be a permanent fixture throughout the season and will give Spartans…

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Tom talks – after the Grantham game

Spartans boss Tom Wade was delighted at his side’s character in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Grantham at Croft Park. “To be honest it was the kind of game we expected. Following our games with them last season we expected some intimidation,” he said. “It doesn’t make for a game full of flowing football but I was pleased with the way our lads stood up to be counted. Grantham played very…

17th August 2014
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Jeffries proud at Spartans strength

16th August 2014

Blyth Spartans goalkeeper Peter Jeffries reflected on his competitive debut at Croft Park and revealed his pride at the strong performance of his new team mates against a physical Grantham Town side. The visitors were a strong outfit but the former Spennymoor Town stopper was pleased to see Spartans match their opponents throughout the game. “We stood up to the challenge. They had five or six lads who were over…

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Maguire wants improvement on the road after opening day win

16th August 2014

After an astonishing season last year Spartans striker Dan Maguire got his 2014/15 campaign off to the best possible start. The former Seaton Delaval man scored an unforgettable opener in the opening day win over Grantham Town and immediately set his sights on rectifying one of the most disappointing factors of last season. Spartans travel to Ashton United on Tuesday night and Maguire wants his side to improve their record…

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Wade – We are ready

15th August 2014

On the eve of the new Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Blyth Spartans manager Tom Wade spoke candidly about his side’s chances of success this season. Grantham Town make the trip to Croft Park to get the new campaign underway and Wade is “totally confident” that his squad are ready for the challenges ahead. “It’s a tough league and things can look like they are going your way and then something…

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Buddle calls on Green Army to be the “Twelfth man”

14th August 2014

Spartans finally get their 2014/15 Evo-Stik Northern Premier League campaign underway on Saturday as they welcome Grantham Town to Croft Park. Ahead of the game defender Nathan Buddle and the former Hartlepool United man has called on the Green Army to continue making Croft Park “one of the most hostile places to play at” for opposing sides. “Playing at Croft Park is something completely different to everywhere else in our…

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Spartans supporters continue Betis links

12th August 2014

There are many strange sights in pre-season friendlies but for supporters of Stoke City and Sunderland seeing Spartans supporters following Real Betis must rank at the top of any list. However as Spartans supporter Simon Needham explains the links with the Spanish club are becoming more and more prominent. Spanish club Real Betis Balompie were in Northumberland last week and fans of Blyth Spartans were on hand to give them…

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Myers muses – after the Newcastle game

While most of those Blyth fans fortunate to have seen the Spartans game on Friday evening against Newcastle Under 21s were eulogising about their side’s performance, despite a narrow 3-2 defeat, assistant manager Colin Myer’s reaction was more measured. “Yes, it was a very good performance but, to be honest conceding two late goals has left a bitter taste in the mouth,” he said. “We allowed crosses to come in…

9th August 2014
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