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Chris is due to go back into hospital on Tuesday (17 August 2010) to have the screws taken out of his knee. It is hoped that once this work has been done, Chris will be able to step up his rehab a week or two later. Once he has been in hospital and has had his treatment we will provide a more detailed report as to his progress.
With the new season only a few days away, Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce that manager Mick Tait has made several breakthroughs in the transfer market to secure three quality additions to his squad, with the signing of midfielders Nicky Deverdics (ex-Gretna and Barnet), Calvin Smith (ex-Durham City and Spennymoor Town) and central defender Callum Morris (Republic of Ireland Under 21 International and ex-Newcastle United). NICKY DEVERDICS Deverdics, 22,…
The AGM for Blyth Spartans AFC will be held in the Social Club on Thursday 12th August commencing 7:30pm, it will be followed by an Open Forum at approximately 8:00pm, where the Executive Committee and Manager Mick Tait will be available answer questions.
‘Cautiously optimistic’ is the phrase which could describe Mick Tait, manager of Blue Square Bet club Blyth Spartans, as he ruminated on his side’s chances for the forthcoming season and the choices he needs still needs to make as the season approaches. “I’m more hopeful of a good season than I was last year but I’m not getting carried away,” he said. “We’ve had a good pre-season where we…
On a busy day for signings Blyth Spartans can announce the re-signing of talented young goalkeeper Sam Grieveson. The 18 year old was initially signed, last season by Mick Tait, as cover the senior duo of Mark Bell and Jack Norton, but the youngster never made a first team appearance despite being named on the bench for the Northumberland Senior Cup clash with Ashinton. A junior at Newcastle United, where…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of goalkeeper Jake Cunningham. The 19 year old ‘keeper has been with Spartans since his release by Clydesdale Bank Premier Division Side St. Mirren and has been highly impressive in his pre-season displays to date. In his earlier days the Newcastle-based ‘keeper was in the development squad at Newcastle United, where he was coached by former Spartan Adam Bartlett, who very highly rates the…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of midfielder Danny Groves for the upcoming Blue Square Bet North campaign. The 19 year old ‘schemer’, who stands 6 foot 2, has been with Spartans since his release by Darlington and has featured in the majority of our pre-season fixtures to date putting in impressive displays against Bedlington Terriers and Spennymoor Town, as well as scoring a well taken goal in the ‘behind…
Blyth Spartans can confirm the signing of Northern Irish central defender Wayne Buchanan. Wayne has featured in the majority of Blyth’s friendlies in this pre-season campaign, where he has appeared a calm, commanding defender. He has stuck up an instant understanding with new Spartans assistant manager Chris Swailes at the heart of a Blyth defence, hoping to stiffen up from last season’s defensive frailties. The two formed a formidable double…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of winger Liam O’Mahoney following his release from Premiership side Sunderland. The 21 year old right winger came through the youth system at Darlington, he then went on to sign for Sunderland and was a regular member of the reserve side at the Stadium of Light up until his release at the end of the 2009-2010 season. Spartans Manger Mick Tait said of the…
It’s Time to Change in the North East as England’s most ambitious programme to end mental health prejudice launches in the region, kicking off in Blyth town centre on Friday 6 August. During Time to Change Week, a roadshow will visit towns and cities across the region, with professional mental health advisers and people with real life experience of mental illness on hand to talk about their experiences. The roadshow…