Competition is King for Carl

19th March 2013

After returning to the club last month Spartans goalkeeper coach Carl King has expressed his satisfaction at the strength in depth available to new manager Tom Wade when it comes to the goalkeeping department. Conor Grant has played the majority of games this season with former Bedlington Terriers stopper Craig Pickering deputising during Grant’s recent spell out through injury and new addition Mark Cook now comes into the fold after…

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Kendal Town – Match OFF

Following a 1.30pm pitch inspection Blyth Spartans can confirm that tonight’s game with Kendal Town has been called off. Details of the re-arranged fixture will be posted here when known.

19th March 2013
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March Podcast available now

18th March 2013

The March edition of the official Blyth Spartans Podcast is now available to listen or download from the club’s official SoundCloud account. You can find it by clicking here To get involved, make a suggestion or give your thoughts please tweet me and Radio Northumberland’s Jonny Hall on @JonnyandMarkRN or by emailing us at BSAFCPodcast@gmail.com

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Spartans appoint Cornforth as Coach

18th March 2013

The club can announce that the experienced John Cornforth has been brought in to assist Tom Wade until the end of the season in the role of first team coach. Cornforth, 45 years-old, enjoyed a long playing career that saw him feature for the likes of Sunderland, Swansea and Birmingham City, as well as picking up two full caps for the Wales national side. Since his retirement as a player…

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Kendrick is staying at Spartans

18th March 2013

Blyth Spartans have removed Joe Kendrick from the transfer list – following discussions between the defender and manager Tom Wade. The 29-year-old had found himself out of favour under previous manager Paddy Atkinson, who placed him on the transfer list in mid-January. After scoring in the 2-1 loss at Frickley Athletic at the beginning of February – his fourth goal in 23 appearances this season – he was forced to…

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Kendal Match – Pitch Inspection

Re; our game at Croft Park against Kendal Town tomorrow Tuesday 19th March KO 7:45. Due to the current condition of the pitch, (waterlogged in places) and the unfavourable weather forecast for the next 48 hours. There will be a pitch inspection at 12:30 tomorrow, please refer to this website for further details

18th March 2013
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March Podcast available tonight

18th March 2013

The March edition of the official Blyth Spartans podcast will be available to download from the club’s Soundcloud account from 9pm tonight. Produced in association with Radio Northumberland the show will once again be hosted by the station’s Head of Sport Jonny Hall and our own Press Officer Mark Carruthers and there is yet another packed programme in store. Following last week’s appointment of Tom Wade into the Croft Park…

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Tom’s thoughts on the Ilkeston game

17th March 2013

As much as the three points gained on Saturday pleased Spartans manager Tom Wade it was the endeavour shown by his side which gave him reason to be cheerful. Commenting on the Ilkeston game, which finished 3-2 in favour of his team, Wade said:” It was a good game of football against a very good side. Ilkeston were well organised and, while we are still trying to establish a settled…

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Mullen praises new boss Wade

16th March 2013

After playing his part in Spartans last gasp win over Ilkeston left back Damen Mullen revealed his delight at the impact of new manager Tom Wade. The former Harrogate manager stepped up to take over at Spartans following the departure of Paddy Atkinson and Mullen revealed that the transition has been a positive one for the players. He said “Tom has had a good impact since he has taken over….

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Our attitude won it – Kendrick

16th March 2013

Spartans matchwinner Joe Kendrick praised his team mates following the last gasp win over Ilkeston FC today. The defender crashed home an injury time penalty to give his side three points and was delighted with the attitudes shown by everyone in a Spartans shirt. He said “It’s a great result and it’s great to come away from a tough game with three points. The lads kept going today and the…

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