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It’s been a busy time for everyone connected with Blyth Spartans. Six home fixtures in twenty one days have thrown up some memorable moments including the 6-0 hammering of League leaders Skelmersdale United in the FA Trophy and the 3-2 win over play off challengers Ilkeston. While manager Tom Wade, his coaching staff and the players have put in a fantastic effort on the pitch everybody at Blyth Spartans want…
Trust is a vital foundation block of any relationship and it is something which Spartans’ manager Tom Wade embraces. His young side, with experience waiting in the wings, repaid his trust in Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Droylsden. “They all did really well,” he said. “Mind you it wasn’t plain sailing. Droylsden are a hard working side who tried to play good football and they created a few half chances and…
On Bonfire Night Matthew Wade provided a rocket that was the spark Spartans needed to take all three points against Droylsden. The young midfielder smashed home a sixteen yard volley to open the scoring half an hour in and then went on to provide an impressive assist for Spartans second goal, scored by on loan striker Sonny Andrews. Reflecting on a job well done Wade described his goal as “up…
Young midfielder Ryan Cummings will certainly remember remember the Fifth of November as he netted his first competitive goal for Spartans to set the seal on a comfortable win over basement club Droylsden. The former Bishop Auckland man got on the end of a Robbie Dale pull back to claim his maiden strike in the green and white and revealed his delight at getting off the mark. “I’m pleased to…
Spartans’ manager Tom Wade held his hands up after Saturday’s 1-0 FA Trophy defeat against Ramsbottom United. “We didn’t play well. That happens and we will learn from it,” he said. “It’s part of the learning curve the young players are going through. We looked a young, naive inexperienced side – which is what we are. It has to be said as well that Ramsbottom were the better side, full…
A downcast Damen Mullen reflected on Spartans FA Trophy exit and the hands of Evo-Stik First Division North side Ramsbottom United but admitted that he was at a loss to explain why his side didn’t perform on the day. A wonder strike from Rams captain Daniel Warrender won the tie for the Rams but Mullen that both him personally and the entire side “just didn’t perform”. “Obviously we were on…
There have been many developments over the last year for our media portfolio. There has been introduction of the likes of the club’s Instagram account, Official Podcasts, Radio Northumberland commentary, BSAFCTV and the continued use of the club’s official Twitter and Facebook accounts. That didn’t go unnoticed as we were awarded the “Evo-Stik League PR Club of the Year” in June. Well now thanks to supporter and Supporters Club Committee…
Blyth Spartans are to host a launch night for Ken Sproat’s soon to be released book “We’re the famous Blyth Spartans”. The event will take place on Thursday 14th November and will take place at the Spartans Social Club at Croft Park. The club are inviting supporters and local and national press to attend the event with doors opening at 7pm. Radio Northumberland’s Jonny Hall and Spartans Senior Press Officer…
There were some new faces at Croft Park for the 2-0 win over Frickley Athletic tonight. Our award winning Media Team welcomed three members of the national media as part of our annual Press Night. The guests were Simon Bird of the Daily Mirror, the Daily Star’s Ian Murtagh and George Caulkin from the Times. Spartans Media Manager Phil Castiaux said “It is very important for a club like ourselves…
Despite what Elton John might say sorry certainly isn’t the hardest word, not for Spartans manager Tom Wade anyway. The former Newcastle Benfield boss revealed that prior to tonight’s win over Frickley Athletic he had apologised to his coaching staff and players for being distracted during Saturday’s defeat to Kings Lynn Town. That defeat was put behind them in fine fashion at Croft Park tonight with a comfortable win over…