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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Vacancy for Programme Editor

15th March 2013

Blyth Spartans are looking for a new voluntary Programme Editor for the 2013/14 season. This role will see you incorporated into a thriving – and ever improving – media department. This makes it an ideal position for anyone with a keen interest in football or someone who is interested in getting into media – be it as a journalism student or otherwise. Responsible for every home matchday programme, the role…

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Ilkeston game on Radio Northumberland

15th March 2013

Tomorrow’s home fixture against Ilkeston will be broadcast live on Radio Northumberland. You can join the station’s Head of Sport Jonny Hall and Spartans Press Officer Mark Carruthers from 2pm with all the team news, interviews and pre-match build up to the kick off at 3pm. To listen live or for more information on Radio Northumberland click here. The station can also be found ont he Smartphone app “TuneIn Radio”.

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Spartans Sign Mark Cook

15th March 2013

The club can announce the signing of goalkeeper Mark Cook The 24-year-old started his career at Newcastle United, before moving to Hartlepool United. Upon his release from Victoria Park he trialled briefly with the Spartans (see photo below) but took up the option of a short term deal at Gateshead on a short term deal. He then spent the remainder of that season and the following season at Harrogate Town….

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Lets do this together – Wade

15th March 2013

As he prepares to take charge of his first Blyth Spartans game since his appointment as manager on Tuesday Tom Wade has issued a rallying call to everyone connected with the club. Ilkeston are the visitors to Croft Park tomorrow and sit comfortably in mid-table after achieving promotion to the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League last season and Wade wants to see his side make it difficult for the Robins, with…

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Spartans shirt to help Cancer challenge funds

15th March 2013

Spartans have donated a shirt signed by the whole squad to help two North East lads who are undertaking a massive challenge to support cancer charities. The shirt was presented to Kevin Moore of NUFC Cancer Cycle on Tuesday night at training by Spartans captain Wayne Buchanan and manager Tom Wade. Moore and close friend Thomas Concannon will be cycling to every Newcastle United Premier League away fixture during the…

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Wade experience key for Buchanan

13th March 2013

Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan revealed that he feels new manager Tom Wade’s experience will help his side improve throughout the rest of the season. The former Gateshead and Harrogate manager was announced as Paddy Atkinson’s successor on Tuesday morning and will take charge of his first game when Ilkeston travel to Croft Park on Saturday and Buchanan wants to see his side benefit from Wade’s time spent as a manager…

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