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Tom Wade, the Spartans manager, was pleased with the point his side picked up at Matlock Town on Saturday. He said: “We’d have taken the draw before kick-off. I was happy with the way we played after the bit of a shock we got in the 3-0 defeat at Ashton earlier in the week. We battled hard at the weekend and I think a draw was a fair result. “We…
Radio Northumberland has announced details of their upcoming Blyth Spartans coverage this season. As always, the online community station will be the only place to hear live and uninterrupted coverage of every game from Croft Park this season, starting tomorrow as Whitby Town make the short trip up the North East coast. Returning to the commentary box for the game will be the station’s Head of Sport Jonny Hall, but…
Spartans left back Ian Watson reflected on his side’s draw at Matlock Town and felt neither side did enough to win the game. A Dan Hawkins goal put Spartans ahead right on half time but they were pegged back by a header by Danny Holland in the second half and former Whitley Bay man Watson felt his side would have settled for a point pre-match. “Both teams had their fair…
The Club are proud to announce the the Tony Jameson’s stage version of “Football Manager Ruined My Life” will be performed at the Social Club on Wednesday 17th September. Colour posters are available from the General Manager Ian Evans. We expect this event to be well supported and tickets will be limited. Please help us to make it a success by collecting a poster and siting it at your place…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…