Premier TV Campaign

Blyth Spartans have joined a campaign to make the Premier Sports TV channel available on Virgin Media. Premier Sports has the rights to show 30 live Blue Square Bet Premier each season but so far Virgin viewers have missed out. It can take a couple of months to get onto the platform so if people want to get the channel in time for the play-offs then now is the time…

10th January 2012
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Chris Emms Leaves Blyth

The club can confirm that midfielder Chris Emms has left the club. The 27-year-old midfielder was one of former manager Steve Cuggy’s first signing and he made his debut for the club in the season opener away at Histon. He scored his first goal, with a fine free kick, in the 3-1 win over Bishop Stortford and has since gone on to play 26 games for the club, scoring 3…

9th January 2012
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Boston United 1 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Reaction)

Blyth Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy was realistic in his assessment of Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Boston United, claiming it was a fair result, and believes it is all about confidence from now until the end of the season if the club are to avoid the drop. Following the weekend’s round of fixtures in the Blue Square Bet North, Spartans remain bottom of the league table and are now 12 points…

8th January 2012
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Training Game – 10 Jan 2012

The club can announce that Blyth Spartans will face Blyth Town in a training game at Croft Park on Tuesday night (7.30pm kick off). The game will allow new manager Tommy Cassidy the opportunity to run the rule over a couple of trialists, as well as have an additional look at the existing members of his squad. Admission to the game will be free and the Social Club will be…

8th January 2012
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Greg Pearson Returns to Huddersfield Town

6th January 2012

The club can confirm that following the the completion of his loan deal, central defender Greg Pearson has returned to his parent club Huddersfield Town. Despite the results and performances not being the best during Greg’s time at the club, he is one player who can hold his head up high, as he was always one of the best performers and certainly never let the club or his teammates down….

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Press Statement re Darlington FC

Deatiled below is a statement from the Conference Board regarding the current position at Darlington FC: – “It has been confirmed by Darlington FC, that they have today (Tuesday 3rd January 2012) entered into administration. In compliance with Football Conference Rule 14.A.1., the club is automatically deducted 10pts from the club’s total so far accrued this season. To retain its position in Blue Square Bet Premier for next season, Darlington…

4th January 2012
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Forster Returns from South Shields

3rd January 2012

The club can confirm that midfielder Adam Forster’s loan spell at Northern League side South Shields has ended and the player has returned to the club. He will, therefore, be available for selection in Saturday’s away game with Boston United.

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Premier Sports – Cambridge v Southport

During Premier Sports live Blue Square Bet Premier coverage of Cambridge United v Southport this Thursday night at 7pm, viewers will again be able to become part of the coverage in a unique and original way. Non-league fans are encouraged to contact the commentators Steve Bower and Ian Snodin during the show – including in-game – and they will incorporate the messages into the coverage. During the last game at…

3rd January 2012
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Blyth Spartans 0 Workington 3 (Match Reaction)

An enraged Tommy Cassidy branded his side’s performance against Workington on Monday as ‘embarrassing’ and claimed it was simply not good enough for a club of Blyth Spartans’ stature. After taking the Croft Park hot seat last month, his first two games have both ended in defeat at the hands of Workington – a club he used to manage. And the 2-0 loss on Boxing Day in Cumbria followed by…

2nd January 2012
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