Buchanan wanted result over goal glory

25th November 2012

Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan reflected on his first goal of the season in the 1-1 draw with Nantwich Town and insisted that he was focused on being disappointed not to get the win rather than his own achievements. Buchanan forced home a cross from Spartans new boy Marcus Maddison just after the half hour mark but felt that his side should have been able to hang on for all three…

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Vipond looking forward to a challenging week

24th November 2012

A 1-1 draw against Nantwich Town began a tough seven days for Blyth Spartans as they prepare to face two top sides in the next week. A trip to AFC Fylde is quickly followed by the visit of FC United of Manchester but midfielder Shaun Vipond feels his side as up to the task. The former Workington and Carlisle United man completed a hard working ninety minutes in the heart…

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Maddison happy to get match time

24th November 2012

After signing on loan for a month from Newcastle United, winger Marcus Maddison made his Spartans debut in the 1-1 draw with Nantwich Town at Croft Park. The Durham born youngster started on the left side of midfield for Paddy Atkinson’s side and played a key role in Wayne Buchanan’s goal as the Spartans skipper got on the end of Maddison’s cross to give his side the lead. For Maddison…

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Blyth Spartans 1-1 Nantwich Town

24th November 2012

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 1-1 Nantwich Town Saturday 24th November Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Croft Park Attendance: 299 On a day when temperatures in Northumberland dipped to freezing Spartans and Nantwich Town put on a lively and competitive fixture that ended with the points shared. Wayne Buchanan’s first goal of the season in the first half was cancelled out by a stunning…

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Blyth Spartans v Nantwich Town Programme Preview

23rd November 2012

Blyth Spartans welcome Nantwich Town manager Jimmy Quinn back to Croft Park this weekend, hoping that he leaves as disappointed as he did on his last visit. The former Northern Irish international was manager of League Two side AFC Bournemouth when they were paired with Spartans in the 2008/09 FA Cup Second Round draw. After famously stating “(Blyth) have come here, they’ve done a job. They think they’ve won it…

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Nantwich Town(h) Match Preview

23rd November 2012

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant After Tuesday’s Northumberland Senior Cup exit at the hands of Whitley Bay, Spartans are back in Evo-Stik Northern Premier League action as they welcome Nantwich Town to Croft Park. Spartans are looking to make it seven games unbeaten on their home patch, a run that has seen them keep three clean sheets in a row. Paddy Atkinson spoke of adding…

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Spartans Sign Marcus Maddison

Blyth Spartans can announce the loan signing of Newcastle United youngster Marcus Maddison for an initial period of a month. The 19-year-old is a left sided attacker and will be in the squad for tomorrow’s home clash with Nantwich Town (kick off 3pm) The deal, reported elsewhere, to bring Michael Riley (also Newcastle United) has not been confirmed yet and as things stand at present, he will not be available…

23rd November 2012
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Atkinson upbeat on new faces

22nd November 2012

After completing his first week as permanent manager of Spartans, Paddy Atkinson has revealed that he and his assistant Tom Wade are working hard to bring in new faces to the club. Since the duo took over the helm at Croft Park former Consett midfielder Jack Stanger and the returning Richie Slaughter have been their only acquisitions and both have impressed in their fleeting appearances so far but Atkinson is…

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We need to be more prolific says Paddy

21st November 2012

As he reflected on his side’s exit from the Northumberland Senior Cup at the hands of Whitley Bay, Paddy Atkinson bemoaned Spartans’ lack of a killer touch. Atkinson’s side got themselves into several decent positions and created chances but couldn’t find the finishing touches as their Northern League opponants gave them a lesson in finishing by taking two of their better chances. The newly installed Spartans manager said “I’m not…

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