Grant happy to prove a point

11th September 2013

Spartans keeper Conor Grant reflected on the away point at Droylsden and was happy to see his point take a point from the Butchers Arms. A rather low key affair in Manchester saw both sides struggle to test both Grant and his Bloods counterpart Yannick Nlate although the latter did produce two excellent stops to deny Craig Hubbard and Matthew Wade. Former Gretna stopper Grant believes the point shows that…

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Droylsden 0-0 Blyth Spartans

11th September 2013

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Droylsden 0-0 Blyth Spartans Tuesday 10th September Butchers Arms Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Att: 121 A hard earned point at Droylsden ensured Spartans stretched their unbeaten away start to the season as both sides toiled to create anything meaningful. However Spartans will come away from the Butchers Arms knowing that they go into Saturday’s FA Cup First Qualifying Round game…

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Blyth Spartans 2 Grantham Town 1 (More match photos)

8th September 2013

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from the game between Blyth and Grantham which saw the visitors take a surprise first half lead against the run of play, after an own goal by Nathan Buddle. Second half goals from Maguire and Dale saw the Spartans run out eventual winners and move into a top ten position.      

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Droylsden vs Blyth Spartans – Match Preview

8th September 2013

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION Venue: Butcher’s Arms Ground, Droylsden, Manchester (M42 7AW) Date: 10th September 2013 Kick Off: 19:45 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter ADMISSION £10 for Adults £6 for OAP & Concessions (16-18 yo students) £2 for Under 16’s GROUND DIRECTIONS: – Head southbound in the Tyne Tunnel – Take A194 ramp to South Shields/Gateshead – At roundabout, take the third exit…

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Blyth Spartans 2-1 Grantham Town (Match Photos)

8th September 2013

A second late-winner from Robert Dale in as many games allowed Blyth to get back to winning ways at Croft Park on Saturday. Forward Daniel Maguire cancelled out a fluke own goal by Spartans’ Nathan Buddle, before Dale stepped up to dispatch a late penalty to claim all three points for the home side. Below are a selection of Glen Maxwell’s match photos from the 2-1 win, which allowed Spartans…

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Reaction to the Grantham game

Although it took a late penalty to clinch the three points on Saturday in the home fixture with Grantham Spartans’ manager Tom Wade thought his side deserved to win. “We didn’t reach the heights we achieved at Frickley, but yes we deserved the victory,” he said. “We try and turn teams around in the first ten minutes or so but we didn’t on Saturday. Both sides were playing longish balls…

8th September 2013
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Non-League Day draw

Our sponsors Quantum Elite kindly donated a home shirt for our Non-League Day prize draw and the winning ticket number was 407. If you have the winning ticket please contact General Manager Ian Evans as soon as possible. Should you wish to get the shirt signed by the squad and coaching staff please let Ian know. He can be contacted during the week between 9.30am and 11.30am by telephone on…

7th September 2013
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Forward trio will only get better – Maguire

7th September 2013

After playing a key role in Spartans Non-League Day win over Grantham Town forward Dan Maguire revealed that he feels the he is relishing playing with fellow forwards Arron Wearmouth and Robbie Dale. The trio have received the nickname “The Holy Trinity” from some of the Green Army as they have caused Evo-Stik Northern Premier League defences some major headaches so far this season and Maguire feels that they will…

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Blyth Spartans 2-1 Grantham Town

7th September 2013

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-1 Grantham Town Saturday 7 September Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Att: 429 A late Robbie Dale penalty ensured that the forward was Spartans match winner for the second consecutive game, sealing a win over Grantham Town in front of an excellent Non-League Day crowd at Croft Park in the process. The visitors went into half time…

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Port of Blyth POTM – Aug 2013

6th September 2013

ARJUN PUREWAL – AUGUST 2013 The club can confirm that the first Port of Blyth Player of the Month, for August 2013, goes to Central Defender Arjun Purewal. Arjun is in his first season with the club, but has impressed everyone at Croft Park with his calm and assured displays alongside Danny Parker. The defender will receive his award prior to the AFC Fylde match Well done Arj!

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