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“We missed a boatload of chances in the first half which would have finished off the game,” said Spartans’ manger Tom Wade after his side’s narrow 1-0 win at Bedlington in the Northumberland Senior Cup on Wednesday evening. “If we had been seven or eight up at the break I don’t think Bedlington could have complained,” he continued. “Despite the pitch being awful we tried to play good football and…
It seems Craig Hubbard is as lethal with his use of football cliches as he is with his goalscoring these days. The midfielder moved into double figures for the season with the winner over former club Bedlington Terriers, in the process ensuring Spartans moved into the semi finals of the Northumberland Senior Cup. Reflecting on the win Hubbard used one a well versed phrase when it comes to cup football…
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Bedlington Terriers 0-1 Blyth Spartans Wednesday 27th November Dr Pit Welfare Park Techflow Northumberland Senior Cup Quarter Final Att: 165 It’s been quite a few months for Craig Hubbard. A deadly run of form has seen the midfielder spring to the top of the Spartans goalscoring charts with ten goals in twelve appearances. His latest effort ensured that his side…
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from todays match between the Spartans and Rushall Olympic, which saw a 10 man Spartan side run out 3-2 winners after having given away a 2-0 lead prior to Arran Wearside being sent off. A Paul Robinson goal on 86 minutes proved to be the decider in an exciting game. No free kick awarded for this dangerous tackle.
Much of this season has been about looking forwards for Spartans manager Tom Wade. With a young squad in place most of the talk has focused on moving forwards and building for the future. However, in summing up the impressive and not to mention dramatic win over Rushall Olympic Wade looked to the more recent past feeling that it was a game that Spartans sides of the past would have…
They say timing is everything in football and for home debutant Paul Robinson there can never be a truer word spoken. The former Whitley Bay man made his Spartans home debut and marked it with a stunning late winner to help his side defy the odds to beat a battling Rushall Olympic side. Despite being down to ten men Spartans beat the Midlands outfit and Robinson admitted he “couldn’t have…
Going quietly about your business seems to be the way for Spartans midfielder Lewis Horner. The former Hibernian man has made an impressive start to his career at Croft Park and walked away with another man of the match award for his performance in the dramatic late win over Rushall Olympic. However he was keen to shrug off personal acclaim and focused on a team performance that ensured his side…
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 3-2 Rushall Olympic Saturday 23rd November Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Att: 240 It’s quite a weekend for sports enthusiasts. With the Ashes, Rugby League World Cup, the return of the Premier League and the World Super Middleweight title fight between Carl Froch and George Groves there is plenty of choice. However none of them would surely…
ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Saturday 23rd November 2013 Kick Off: 15:00 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Radio Northumberland ADMISSION £10.00 for Adults £5.00 for Concessions £1 entry into the Port of Blyth Stand TEAM NEWS With Wednesday’s Senior Cup game at Bedlington called off due to a waterlogged pitch, Spartans have had what could be a…
The Supporters Club are running transport to the FC United of Manchester match, should any SpartansFans wish to travel with them. The details are as follows: – Event: FC United of Manchester v Blyth Spartans Date: Saturday November 30, 2013 Departure time from Blyth: 10.00am Departure point: Gino’s, Plessey Road, Blyth Cost: £20/person Should you be interested in travelling away to support the Spartans please get in touch with either…