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Spartans winger Robbie Dale reflected on the 5-3 Doodson Sports Cup win over Stocksbridge Park Steels and insisted extra time should have never been needed. It was Dale who gave Spartans a 4-3 lead in extra time and that coupled with Daniel Maguire’s first goal for the club ensured that Paddy Atkinson’s side were in the hat for the third round draw. Dale though feels his side should have wrapped…
There maybe many players and fans around the league who believe that the Doodson Sport Cup is way down their club’s list of priorities but Spartans midfielder Jack Stanger isn’t amongst them as he reflected on a job well done in the 5-3 win over Stocksbridge Park Steels.. The eighteen year old was given his second start by Paddy Atkinson and rewarded the Spartans manager with a calm performance in…
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Stocksbridge Park Steels 3-5 Blyth Spartans Tuesday 8th January Doodson Sport Cup The Look Local Stadium Attendance: 32(Thirty Two) It’s probably safe to say the Stocksbridge Park Steels are sick of the sight of Blyth Spartans and in particular Robbie Dale this season. Three times the South Yorkshire outfit have faced Spartans and three times they have been defeated, conceding…
The club can confirm that the loan deals for Newcastle United duo Michael Riley and Marcus Maddison have now expired and the pair have returned to St James Park. The club would like to thank both players for their efforts at Croft Park and wish them all the best in their future careers. The club can also confirm that midfield duo Jake Turnbull and Sam Hodgson have been registered for…
A selection of match action photos from the game between Blyth Spartans and Matlock Town which saw the Spartans secure their first league win of 2013. Blyth Captain, Wayne Buchanan opened the scoring on 25 minutes with each team conceding own goals in the second half saw the match end in a two one victory to the Spartans. …
If Spartans assistant manager Tom Wade ever wants to start a new career then based upon his reaction to his side’s 2-1 win over Matlock Town a career in building houses may be in order. He was keen to stress that the win was not only built upon strong foundations provided by the defence but it can provide the foundation for a much improved second half to the season for…
It’s been a good two weeks for Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan both at home and professionally. His wife Laura gave birth to their new baby daughter Faith over the festive period and Buchanan has seen his side improve culminating in the 2-1 win against Matlock Town today, a win that saw Buchanan get the opening goal in front of his family. After heading Spartans in front Buchanan headed for the…
Spartans jack of all trades Richie Slaughter was delighted to have played his part in his first win since his return to the club in the 2-1 win over Matlock Town. After returning to Croft Park from Newcastle Benfield, Slaughter was yet to pick up maximum points from an Evo-Stik Northern Premier League fixture and his strong performance at centre back alongside skipper Wayne Buchanan was the foundation of the…
Spartans winger Robbie Dale reflected on a job well done as his side took all three points for the first time since mid November with a 2-1 victory over Matlock Town. Dale was at his best in the win as he tormented the Gladiators back four and it would be Dale’s cross that led to Town defender James Lukic’s own goal that sealed the win for Spartans. It was a…
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-1 Matlock Town Saturday 5th January Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Croft Park Attendance: 311 On a day when everyone connected with Blyth Spartans paid tribute to former captain Arthur Sowden, it seemed only fitting the current Spartans skipper played his part in the win over Matlock Town as Wayne Buchanan got the opening goal and put in a…