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Grantham Town 4-2 Blyth Spartans

10th November 2013
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In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Grantham Town 4-2 Blyth Spartans Saturday 9th November South Kesteven Sports Stadium Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Att: 215 Pride, passion and commitment in the face of adversity but ultimately Spartans came away from South Kesteven Sports Stadium empty handed as Grantham Town exacted revenge on Tom Wade’s side after suffering a defeat in Northumberland in September. Despite being controversially reduced…

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Around the League – Tuesday November 5, 2013

Those that turned out for the chilly mid-week game at Croft Park were rewarded with a comfortable 3-0 Spartans win over bottom of the League Droylsden. Goals came from Matthew Wade, Sonny Andrews and Ryan Cummings in the win for the side selected by Assistant Manager Colin Myers and the result saw Blyth move up to fourth in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Elsewhere, an Andrew Fowler hat-trick inspired Marine…

7th November 2013
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Hats quite a gesture

6th November 2013
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There were some new additions in the Spartans dressing room prior to the Droylsden game last night but for once Tom Wade and Colin Myers haven’t been busy bringing new recruits into their squad. Blyth Spartans AFC Official Supporters Club Chairman Iain Charlesworth and committee member Doug Ramsey were on hand to present members of the squad with new Spartans woolly hats in preparation for a busy winter. On a…

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Executive Committee Minutes (4 November 2013)

Minutes of Blyth Spartans Executive Committee Meeting held on Monday November 4, 2013 Present: Mr. K. Scott, Mr. I. Evans, Mr. A. Bowron, Mr. S. Frake, Mr. S. Ord, Ms J Freeman, Mr. T. Wade & Mr. I. Charlesworth. Apologies: Mr. A. Platten, Mr. C. Baxter & Mr. J. Young. 1. Matters Arising – There were no matters arising from the last meeting (14.10.13.) Mr. K Scott opened the meeting…

6th November 2013
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A big thank you to the Green Army

6th November 2013
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It’s been a busy time for everyone connected with Blyth Spartans. Six home fixtures in twenty one days have thrown up some memorable moments including the 6-0 hammering of League leaders Skelmersdale United in the FA Trophy and the 3-2 win over play off challengers Ilkeston. While manager Tom Wade, his coaching staff and the players have put in a fantastic effort on the pitch everybody at Blyth Spartans want…

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Tom talks – after the Droylsden game

Trust is a vital foundation block of any relationship and it is something which Spartans’ manager Tom Wade embraces. His young side, with experience waiting in the wings, repaid his trust in Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Droylsden. “They all did really well,” he said. “Mind you it wasn’t plain sailing. Droylsden are a hard working side who tried to play good football and they created a few half chances and…

6th November 2013
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A perfect night for Matty

6th November 2013
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On Bonfire Night Matthew Wade provided a rocket that was the spark Spartans needed to take all three points against Droylsden. The young midfielder smashed home a sixteen yard volley to open the scoring half an hour in and then went on to provide an impressive assist for Spartans second goal, scored by on loan striker Sonny Andrews. Reflecting on a job well done Wade described his goal as “up…

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First goal delight for “pleased” Cummings

6th November 2013
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Young midfielder Ryan Cummings will certainly remember remember the Fifth of November as he netted his first competitive goal for Spartans to set the seal on a comfortable win over basement club Droylsden. The former Bishop Auckland man got on the end of a Robbie Dale pull back to claim his maiden strike in the green and white and revealed his delight at getting off the mark. “I’m pleased to…

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Blyth Spartans 3-0 Droylsden

6th November 2013
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In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 3-0 Droylsden Tuesday 5th November Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Att: 242 If you were expecting a lot of fairly obvious Bonfire Night references in this match report then you won’t be disappointed. Had Guy Fawkes been able to match the quality of finishing from Blyth Spartans during their win against Droylsden then he would have succeeded…

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Port of Blyth POTM – Oct 2013 (Presentation)

4th November 2013
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Prior to Saturday’s match with Ramsbottom United, the Port of Blyth Player of the Month was presented to midfielder Craig Hubbard. Whilst the month saw the Spartans produce some strong performances throughout the team, the stand out player was obviously going to be Hubbard as he had scored 7 goals in 3 games, including 6 in two games against Skelmersdale United. Well done Hubbs!

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