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New manager Tommy Cassidy has said it would be a “Tragedy” if Blyth Spartans were relegated from the Blue Square North. The 61-year-old was at Croft Park this evening to sign an 18-month contract – after being named as Steve Cuggy’s successor last Friday. Cassidy’s first game will be the visit to Workington – one of his former clubs – on Boxing Day and he is hoping that his side…
On Saturday Blyth Spartans new manager Tommy Cassidy didn’t know if he was coming or going. He’d been down to be a Guest of Honour at Newcastle United’s home tie with Swansea but having been appointed by Blyth late in the previous week he had to rearrange things as the Spartans were due to take on Altrincham on the same afternoon. But in the morning the game at Croft Park…
After a pitch inspection this morning the Altrincham match has been called off.
Due to the current freezing temperature and a ground frost, the club have arranged for a pitch inspection at 9.15am this morning. The outcome of this inspection will be posted here.
Blyth Spartans can confirm that Tommy Cassidy has accepted the position as Manager of the Club. Final details have been agreed and a contract will be signed before tomorrow’s home game against Altrincham. Further press statements will be released in due course.
Blyth Spartans can announce that Steve Cuggy has departed his post as manager, with immediate effect. An amicable agreement was made between Cuggy and the board, leading to his departure. Any further details will be posted on this site.
Blyth Spartans can announce that there is a night being held on the 23rd December (in the Blyth Spartans Social Club) with the aim being for Cory Davison, the Spartans’ own mascot, to raise as much money for the Children’s Ward at the RVI. Cory has written the following letter, which he would like you to read: “Hello, my name is Cory Davison and I am looking for your help…
The club can announce that a ‘Grinning Idiot Comedy Club’ night has been arranged for this New Years Eve Doors will open in the Social Club at 7.30pm and the show will commence at 8.30pm. The show will feature the Viz’s Simon Donald (described by Ross Noble as “Newcastle’s 2nd Funniest Man”) and Kai Humphries (who has featured on TV’s “The Comedy Store”). The MC on the evening will be…
The booking Wayne Buchanan received in the Guiseley game on Tuesday, was the defenders 5th booking this season. As a result the central defender will have to sit out one game through suspension and, as things stand, will miss the fixture away to Workington on 26 December.
Blyth Spartans can announce that the loan deal for midfielder Robert Briggs is at an end and the player will return to his parent club Gateshead. In total Briggs featured 7 times for the Spartans (including 4 appearances from the bench). The club would like to thank Robert for efforts at Croft Park.