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Spartans’ manager Tom Wade felt his side deserved a draw against high flying FC United of Manchester on Saturday. “I was proud of us despite losing the game one nil,” said Wade. “We did enough to earn a point. Having said that we maybe lacked a little drive and although we played some decent stuff we never got beyond their centre halves. “Their goal came from the only time we…
The club are currently running a promotion on ground boards that run around the perimeter of the pitch at Croft Park. The revised pricing structure is as follows: – – Initial cost: £300 + VAT; inclusive of construction and erection (Reduced from £350 + VAT) – Two boards: £500 + VAT; inclusive of construction and erection (Reduced from £700 + VAT) The Ground Board are sized 8’3′ or 2.44m x…
It’s going to be an eventful day on the pitch this Saturday as FC United of Manchester visit Croft Park but that will be matches away from the pitch and it’s all in aid of the Scott Bell Fund. Several Spartans supporters – and some very special guests – will be cycling from the Sunderland Stadium of Light to Newcastle United’s St James Park with the aim of raising funds…
It’s that time of year again as minds turn towards the end of season awards and this Saturday voting will get underway for the Supporters Club Player of the Year. Dan Maguire(pictured) is the current holder of the award but there are plenty of contenders after an impressive season for Spartans. At Saturday’s home fixture with FC United of Manchester voting forms will be available on both gates AND in…
Calling all Spartans fans (and all visiting United fans!) – don’t forget to pick up a copy of this Saturday’s official matchday programme – priced at only £2. Among the highlights of the latest edition are a double-page feature on the emergence of Spartans’ official YouTube channel – BSAFCTV, a statistical insight into the season of midfielder Matthew Wade, and a guest column from journalist Simon Rushworth – formerly the…
Spartans midfielder Paul Robinson paid tribute to his side’s “great character” as they maintained an unbeaten away record that stretches back to Boxing Day with a late draw at Matlock Town. Ash Davis’ late goal gave them a deserved point and it was a point Robinson felt his side were good value for. “We’ve come away from home and not been beaten again. Obviously we have gone a goal down…
“A point at Rushall on Saturday was probably fair from both sides’ point of view,” thought Blyth manager Tom Wade. The game was not one for the purist although Wade was quick to praise a vocal Spartans support which stuck with the side for the full 90 minutes. Wade continued: “It was a bitty match which wasn’t enjoyable to watch. But getting a point down there at this stage of…
Physiotherapist Bev Dougherty has left the Spartans for family reasons. Manager Tom Wade said: “It’s sad to see Bev go, although I fully understand his reasoning. He’s a great bloke who has contributed a lot to the club. He will be missed by all the management and players but we all wish him all the best for the future.” Anyone interested in taking over from Bev should contact Tom Wade…
Spartans left back Ian Watson cut a frustrated figure as the team coach headed out of Staffordshire yesterday. A point was gained by Watson and his team mates but the former Whitley Bay man felt they should have came away from Rushall Olympic with all three. Although he was quick to admit that the conditions made it “difficult” but still felt his side were more than good value for a…
After seeing seven of the club’s players represent an England ‘C’ Representative side Spartans chairman Tony Platten spoke of his pride at the achievement and the responsibility that the club felt towards the players. Conor Grant, Nathan Buddle, Danny Parker, Arran Wearmouth, Lewis Horner, Matthew Wade and Dan Maguire all changed from proud Spartans to ‘Three Lions’ for one night as they faced a Northern League XI in a game…