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Despite netting his first goal in a Spartans shirt against Whitby Town striker Andy Jennings was left to ponder just how the Croft Park pitch has contrived to deny him a second goal in the same bizarre circumstances as he experienced on his debut against Witton Albion. The former Billingham Synthonia front man chipped Whitby Town keeper Nick Liversedge but his effort bounced on the edge of the six yard…
Following a pitch inspection at 8.00am today (Saturday) heavy rain has made the pitch unplayable and local officials have advised Blyth not to travel to the midlands for today’s match. Heavy rain is forcast for the rest of the day.
Despite finally making notable breakthroughs in the transfer market Spartans manager Paddy Atkinson insisted that the hard work doesn’t stop as he and assistant Tom Wade look to further add to their squad. In the last week they have finalised permanent deals for Billingham Synthonia striker Andrew Jennings and West Auckland midfielder Craig Hubbard, whilst the loan signings of Newcastle United Under 21 duo Marcus Maddison and Michael Riley were…
Hot on the heels of the signings of striker Andrew Jennings and midfielder Craig Hubbard, manager Paddy Atkinson has further boosted his squad for the busy Christmas period. Newcastle United Under 21 duo Marcus Maddison and Michael Riley(pictured above, photo courtesy of nufc.co.uk) have agreed to join Spartans on work experience loans. The deals mean they will be available for selection for Spartans next five fixtures before expiring on Sunday…
The draw has been made for the Third Round of the Doodson Sports Cup and Spartans have been handed an away tie at Evo-Stik Northern Premier League rivals Stocksbridge Park Steels. Spartans have already travelled to the Look Local Stadium this season in early September, winning 3-2 thanks to goals from Robbie Dale and a brace from former striker Craig Farrell. The tie will take place on Tuesday 8th January,…
Blyth can announce that they have reached an agreement with West Auckland for the release from contract of powerful central midfielder Craig Hubbard. The 25-year-old has also played for Spennymoor Town and Bedlington Terriers, featuring against the Spartans for the latter in last season’s FA Cup. Manager Paddy Atkinson commented “I’m delighted to get Craig on board, he was a target over the summer and once I knew he wanted…
The club can confirm that Marcus Maddison’s loan spell has come to an end. Marcus managed only 2 games for the Spartans, scoring in his final appearance away to Marine. We would like to wish Marcus all the best with the rest of his career.
Spartans striker Dan Maguire bemoaned his sides’ wayward finishing as Witton Albion inflicted a third defeat of the season on Spartans. On a day when Spartans had chances to take something from the game there were several players guilty of squandering opportunities to get themselves on the score sheet and it is this that Maguire feels ultimately cost Spartans the game. He said “We had a load of chances and…
Spartans new boy Andrew Jennings pulled on the green and white shirt for the first time today and put in an impressive show leading the line but ultimately came away with nothing as Witton Albion took all three points from Croft Park with a 3-0 win. Former Billingham Synthonia forward Jennings walked away with the Spartans man of the match award but revealed he was disappointed not to be finishing…
Following a pitch inspection this morning at 9pm, the Croft Park pitch has been declare fit for our game against Witton Albion this afternoon.