1st Team

Blyth Spartans v Nantwich Town Programme Preview

23rd November 2012
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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
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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
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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
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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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Whitley Bay 2-0 Blyth Spartans

21st November 2012
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In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Whitley Bay 2-0 Blyth Spartans Tuesday 20th November Northumberland Senior Cup Quarter Final Replay Hillheads Attendance: 527 Goals from Paul Chow and Michael McMullen meant that Spartans were dumped out of the Northumberland Senior Cup by EBAC Northern League side Whitley Bay. On a night when Paddy Atkinson’s side had their chances they were punished for a lack of clinical…

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Blyth Spartans 1-0 Eastwood Town

18th November 2012
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In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 1-0 Eastwood Town Saturday 17th November Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Croft Park Attendance: 264 Whilst the fire alarm bells may have been ringing at Croft Park early on Saturday it was nothing to do with Spartans as they kept the home fires burning and extended their unbeaten home run to six games with a 1-0 win over bottom…

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FC United game to be broadcast

17th November 2012
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The club can announce that the rearranged fixture at Croft Park against FC United of Manchester on Saturday 1st December will be broadcast live on Radio Northumberland. The original fixture was to be played in Manchester but due to complications has been rescheduled to be played at Croft Park. Local internet based station Radio Northumberland has taken the opportunity to broadcast the game live and commentary will be provided by…

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Blyth Spartans v Eastwood Town Programme Preview

16th November 2012
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Both of last season’s relegated Conference North sides face off this weekend – as Blyth welcome Eastwood Town to Croft Park. And while Spartans sit comfortably in mid-table, Eastwood are rooted to the bottom of the Evo-Stik League Northern Premier with just 10 points from 17 games. Spartans have not lost in their last four meetings with the Badgers and Paddy Atkinson will be hoping his side can extend this…

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