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Spartans winger Robbie Dale reflected on the 5-3 Doodson Sports Cup win over Stocksbridge Park Steels and insisted extra time should have never been needed. It was Dale who gave Spartans a 4-3 lead in extra time and that coupled with Daniel Maguire’s first goal for the club ensured that Paddy Atkinson’s side were in the hat for the third round draw. Dale though feels his side should have wrapped…
There maybe many players and fans around the league who believe that the Doodson Sport Cup is way down their club’s list of priorities but Spartans midfielder Jack Stanger isn’t amongst them as he reflected on a job well done in the 5-3 win over Stocksbridge Park Steels.. The eighteen year old was given his second start by Paddy Atkinson and rewarded the Spartans manager with a calm performance in…
The club can confirm that the loan deals for Newcastle United duo Michael Riley and Marcus Maddison have now expired and the pair have returned to St James Park. The club would like to thank both players for their efforts at Croft Park and wish them all the best in their future careers. The club can also confirm that midfield duo Jake Turnbull and Sam Hodgson have been registered for…
If Spartans assistant manager Tom Wade ever wants to start a new career then based upon his reaction to his side’s 2-1 win over Matlock Town a career in building houses may be in order. He was keen to stress that the win was not only built upon strong foundations provided by the defence but it can provide the foundation for a much improved second half to the season for…
It’s been a good two weeks for Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan both at home and professionally. His wife Laura gave birth to their new baby daughter Faith over the festive period and Buchanan has seen his side improve culminating in the 2-1 win against Matlock Town today, a win that saw Buchanan get the opening goal in front of his family. After heading Spartans in front Buchanan headed for the…
Spartans jack of all trades Richie Slaughter was delighted to have played his part in his first win since his return to the club in the 2-1 win over Matlock Town. After returning to Croft Park from Newcastle Benfield, Slaughter was yet to pick up maximum points from an Evo-Stik Northern Premier League fixture and his strong performance at centre back alongside skipper Wayne Buchanan was the foundation of the…
Spartans winger Robbie Dale reflected on a job well done as his side took all three points for the first time since mid November with a 2-1 victory over Matlock Town. Dale was at his best in the win as he tormented the Gladiators back four and it would be Dale’s cross that led to Town defender James Lukic’s own goal that sealed the win for Spartans. It was a…
Please note that due to the recent poor weather the club has seen various fixture changes, these are as follows: – Tue 8 Jan (7.45pm) – Stocksbridge Park Steels (A) – Doodson Sports Cup Sat 26 Jan (3.00pm) – FC United of Manchester (A*) – EvoStik Sat 23 Feb (3.00pm) – Hednesford Town (A) – EvoStik Tue 5 Mar (7.45pm) – Kendal Town (A) – EvoStik Sat 16 Mar (3.00pm)…
The club can confirm that Tom Berj, having picked up 5 bookings this season, will face a one-game suspension and as a result will miss the trip to Chorley (12 Jan). From Jan 1 bans will only be imposed when a player collects 10 bookings.
Just a reminder to all supporters that the Brighton vs NUFC match will be on ITV at 12.30 in the Social Club before our match on Saturday. The West Ham vs Manchester Utd match will be shown after our match at 5.15pm. So get ready for a full shift of Football at Croft Park this coming Saturday. Please pass the word around.