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Credit where credit is due. Or so says Spartans left back Ian Watson after he played his part in helping his side keep a hard earned clean sheet that ensured they took all three points from Frickley Athletic for the second time this season. The Spartans back four came under fire after Saturday’s home loss against Kings Lynn Town but Watson was delighted to have kept a first clean sheet…
Spartans’ disappointing 1-3 home defeat to newly promoted King’s Lynn Town scuppered Wade’s side’s chance of moving into the top five last weekend. A fine Damen Mullen effort towards the end of the first half levelled the game after the visitors took the lead, but despite a better second half performance Blyth were beaten courtesy of goals from Jake Jones, Andrew Hall and Gregory Mills. Croft Park was not the…
The Spartans coaching staff and members of the club’s Media team are coming together to raise money and awareness of testicular and prostate cancer. Yes, it’s nearly Movember and Spartans are taking part in the annual event for the first time. Manager Tom Wade, Assistant Manager Colin Myers and Goalkeeper Coach John Bottensien are representing the coaching staff and throwing away their razors for all of November. Three members of…
Spartans’ manager Tom Wade thought Saturday’s 3-1 score line in his side’s defeat at home to King’s Lynn flattered the visitors. “We should have had a draw if only we’d taken our chances,” he said. “We were a bit slow out of the blocks but went on to create quite a lot and should have put the game to bed early in the second half. Expectations are high and there…
Striker Sonny Andrews completed his loan move from Spennymoor Town on Friday afternoon but he wasn’t the only new addition at Croft Park when he made his Spartans debut on Saturday. New ‘Blyth Spartans AFC Official Supporters Club’ chairman Iain Charlesworth and Supporters Club committee member Doug Ramsey were on hand to raise a Spartans flag prior to the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League fixture with Kings Lynn Town. The flag…
Spartans striker Dan Maguire was quick to admit that the 1-3 home defeat against Kings Lynn Town was down to his side not performing to the standard they expect and felt that last week’s destruction of Skelmersdale United had gone to waste. A poor show from Spartans meant that they couldn’t carry on their good run of form, something Maguire described as “disappointing”. “It feels like last week has gone…
The club can announce that a three month loan deal for striker Sonny Andrews has been agreed with Spennymoor. The 25-year-old has been a prolific scorer in the Northern League over the last few seasons and will once again join forces with former manager Colin Myers. Andrews has previous experience of the Northern Premier League folloiwng a spell at Whitby Town. Colin was delighted to have Sonny back in the…
The ‘Green Army’ an unofficial supporters group are running transport to the Darlington match, should any SpartansFans wish to travel with them. The details are as follows: – Event: Darlington v Blyth Spartans Date: Wednesday November 13, 2013 Departure time from Blyth: 17.30pm Departure point: Gino’s, Plessey Road, Blyth Cost: £10/person As stated this travel is unofficial, but the club do appreciate the efforts that the organisers put in to…
After finding out his side had been handed another home draw in the FA Trophy Spartans manager Tom Wade revealed he was “relishing” the tie against Evo-Stik First Divison North side Ramsbottom United. Wade watched his side destroy Skelmersdale United on Saturday and they have been rewarded with another Croft Park tie, something the Spartans boss feels is of highest importance no matter who the opposition are. “All you want…
The draw for the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy has taken place and Spartans have another home tie. After Saturday’s demolition of Skelmersdale United its another United who travel to Croft Park, this time it’s Evo-Stik First Division North side Ramsbottom United. The Rams – who hammered Worksop Town 7-2 to get to the Second Qualifying Round – currently sit in fourteenth position in the second tier of…