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The club can announce that central defender Carl Jones has left the club. Blyth Spartans caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson commented “It is always sad to see a player leave the club, but it was felt best that Carl continue his career elsewhere. He is a good lad and I hope that he gets himself sorted with a club soon” The club would like to thank Carl for his efforts at…
Blyth Spartans came back after Wednesday’s 8-1 drubbing at Worksop to put in a stoic performance at Croft Park on Saturday against Stafford Rangers. A victory by a single goal may not sound too convincing but it could have been a larger margin. Caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson commented: “On Wednesday Worksop had eight chances and took them all. On Saturday we could have scored a similar amount. Phil Airey could…
Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan felt that the clean sheet kept in the 1-0 win over Stafford Rangers today was as important as the three points. After conceding eight in midweek at Worksop Town, Spartans newest centurion Buchanan was delighted with his defensive colleagues and thinks lessons have been learnt. The Ulsterman said “I was just speaking to Tom Wade and we know Wednesday wasn’t good enough. Simple things for any…
Spartans midfielder Neal Hooks was delighted to bounce back from the heavy defeat at Worksop Town during the week after his side won a hard fought contest against Stafford Rangers at Croft Park today. The performance of Hooks was one of the highlights of the 1-0 win and he feels his side are starting to feel the benefit of the new passing style managerial duo Paddy Atkinson and Tom Wade…
Spartans manager Paddy Atkinson spoke after last night’s 8-1 defeat at Worksop. “You wouldn’t see some of our play at school-boy level,” he said. “I felt for our front three in the first half because their movement was good but missing the penalty early on knocked everyone’s confidence. We just weren’t good enough in terms of the goals we gave away. I’ve spoken to the back four who were awful…
Following a week of James Bond celebrations and fervour including the 50th anniversary of the first Bond film –Dr. No, Blyth Spartans referenced the mood on Saturday at Croft Park not, sadly, with Pussy Galore but with goals galore. Strip away the six goals however and this wasn’t a blockbuster of a game although it did see Blyth picking up a very handy three points. Spartans manager Paddy Atkinson was…
After scoring his maiden strike in a Spartans shirt recent signing Ryan McGorrigan revealed he was settling into the club quickly and stated he hopes for more goals to come. The striker was signed from Gateshead two weeks ago and made his debut in the 1-1 draw with Rushall Olympic last Saturday but played his part in a first Spartans win since mid September in the 4-2 win over Frickley…
Spartans winger Lee Mason scored his first goal of the season as he got the first goal of four in the 4-2 win over Frickley Athletic. His thirty seventh minute effort was the former Hartlepool United man’s first since scoring the winner in a 2-1 comeback win at Croft Park against Solihull Moors back in April. He said “I’m very happy and hopefully there will more to come this season….
Spartans striker Phil Airey made his return from a groin injury and helped Spartans to three points as the Amble born front man scored a brace in a 4-2 win and he was positive about his own prospects and those of his side after the win. Two clinical finishes from the former Newcastle United Academy prospect showed the little bit of class that Spartans have missed in his absence but…
Following a review of the clubs requirements and staff structure, it is with regret that the Club has decided to release Goal Keeping Coach, Carl King. The Club would like to take this opportunity to thank Carl for his commitment and enthusiasm in his work at the Club and wishes him good luck for the future.