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Spartans skipper Arjun Purewal revealed the “massive pride” inside the changing room after his side overcame two red cards to condemn Witton Albion to another defeat. A late Robbie Dale penalty won the game for Spartans but it was a committed and organised performance from Tom Wade’s side that ensured they kept Albion at bay and took three points from the Help for Heroes Stadium for the first time. “It…
A clean sheet, a penalty save and a win with nine men isn’t a bad way to introduce yourself to the Spartans faithful but that’s exactly what Michal Misiewicz managed to do on his debut. The Canadian Under 23 International was played an integral role in his side’s 1-0 win over Witton Albion but he was quick to pass on any plaudits to his team mates insisting he was only…
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Witton Albion 0-1 Blyth Spartans Saturday 21st September Help for Heroes Stadium Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Att: 401 There was plenty of Blyth Spirit on display from nine man Spartans at the Help for Heroes Stadium, a place where Witton Albion had beaten them twice last season. A late Robbie Dale penalty won the points but it was a brave,…
ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION Venue: Wincham Park, Northwich (CW9 6DA) Date: 21st September 2013 Kick Off: 15:00 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Radio Northumberland ADMISSION £9.50 for Adults £7.00 for Concessions £3 Under 16’s TEAM NEWS Blyth will be hoping to call back Kendrick and Wearmouth after they missed Tuesday’s home win against Ashton United. Wearmouth has been sitting on the bench but…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of midfielder Lewis Horner from Newcastle Benfield. The 21-year-old started his career at SPL side Hibernian, where he made 1 league appearance. He joined East Stirlingshire on loan and played 25 games for the Shire, scoring twice. He has been with Newcastle Benfield this season and was impressive for Benfield in the game against the Spartans during the pre-season. Welcome to the club Lewis!
Spartans finally have a Greek-born player in their ranks, for the first time in their history – after goalkeeper Michal Misiewicz was granted International Clearance. The 22-year-old was born in Athens, but has represented Canada up to Under 23 level. He was also a member of their London 2012 qualification squad, playing all four games before Canada were eliminated by eventual Gold Medallists Mexico in the CONCACAF semi-finals. The former…
The club can announce the signing of defender Marc Lancaster, who made his debut in Tuesday night’s game with Ashton United The 20-year-old started his career in Scotland with Hibernian and spent last season with Berwick Rangers. Lancaster has been training with the squad since the latter part of the pre-season as the club have waited for his international clearance to come through, which has now been received. Welcome to…
It’s safe to say Spartans have surprised many outsiders with their impressive start to the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League campaign and manager Tom Wade admitted that there were many insiders who shared that opinion, including himself. After Tuesday night’s 2-1 win against a previously undefeated Ashton United, Spartans currently sit in seventh position in the league table;only being kept out of the play off places on goal difference. Wade expressed…
The Evo-Stik Northern Premier League have announced a whole host of fixture changes although only one involves Spartans. Due to both sides exiting the FA Cup at the First Qualifying Round stage our trip to Barwell will now take place on Saturday 28th September. That means Spartans have no game on Saturday 28th December.
Ashton United are no Brazil. Once the Spartans players worked that one out Tuesdays’ clash became much easier. Blyth started the game slowly. “We were a bit flat-footed from the start,” said manager Tom Wade. “The intensity of the match at the weekend took its toll. Ashton were a good, physical side and they came with a game plan to stop us playing and at one down at half time…