1st Team News

Spartans finally have a Greek-born player in their ranks, for the first time in their history – after goalkeeper Michal Misiewicz was granted International Clearance. The 22-year-old was born in Athens, but has represented Canada up to Under 23 level. He was also a member of their London 2012 qualification squad, playing all four games before Canada were eliminated by eventual Gold Medallists Mexico in the CONCACAF semi-finals. The former…

The club can announce the signing of defender Marc Lancaster, who made his debut in Tuesday night’s game with Ashton United The 20-year-old started his career in Scotland with Hibernian and spent last season with Berwick Rangers. Lancaster has been training with the squad since the latter part of the pre-season as the club have waited for his international clearance to come through, which has now been received. Welcome to…

It’s safe to say Spartans have surprised many outsiders with their impressive start to the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League campaign and manager Tom Wade admitted that there were many insiders who shared that opinion, including himself. After Tuesday night’s 2-1 win against a previously undefeated Ashton United, Spartans currently sit in seventh position in the league table;only being kept out of the play off places on goal difference. Wade expressed…

The Evo-Stik Northern Premier League have announced a whole host of fixture changes although only one involves Spartans. Due to both sides exiting the FA Cup at the First Qualifying Round stage our trip to Barwell will now take place on Saturday 28th September. That means Spartans have no game on Saturday 28th December.

Spartans defender Danny Parker kick-started his side’s comeback in their 2-1 win over Ashton United tonight with his first goal in the green and white and was quick to reveal his delight at his maiden strike. The former Bishop Auckland centre back powerfully headed home Damen Mullen’s corner kick and was delighted to get off the mark at Croft Park. “There’s absolutely no feeling like it, I haven’t scored for…

After his side’s exit from the FA Cup at the hands of AFC Fylde, Spartans midfielder Craig Hubbard revealed not only his pride at the performance but also the determination in the dressing room to do well for the club. Manager Tom Wade has put together a strong side on a lesser budget than in previous years and Hubbard feels that far from being detrimental to their chances, Spartans are…