Port of Blyth POTM – Oct 2011

1st November 2011

NEAL HOOKS – OCTOBER 2011 The month of October saw Blyth progress in the FA Cup to a replay in the 4th Qualifying Round, sandwiched inbetween this was two poor performances in the League. The player, however, who stood out during the month was midfielder Neal Hooks. His metronomic passing has become a feature of all the good things that Blyth have done this season and he continues to impress…

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Droylsden 0 Blyth Spartans 0 (Merit Marks)

1st November 2011

Detailed below are the marks for the Droylsden v Blyth Spartans match played on Saturday 29th October 2011. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. David Knight – 9/10 2. Dan Groves – 7/10 3. Phil Cave – 7/10 4. Michael Tait – 7/10 5. Carl Jones – 7/10 6. Wayne Buchanan – 8/10 7. Lee Mason – 8/10 8. Neal Hooks – 7/10 9. Jamie Mole…

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Droylsden 0 Blyth Spartans 0 (Match Report)

Blyth Spartans and Droylsden will battle it out again on Tuesday night at Croft Park for a chance to meet Gateshead at home in the first round proper of the FA cup after Saturday’s fourth qualifying round tie ended in a goalless draw at The Butchers Arms Ground. A replay is a fair outcome from what was an enthralling cup tie in which both sides had chances to clinch victory…

30th October 2011
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Droylsden 0 Blyth Spartans 0 (Match Reaction)

After watching his side earn a replay with a gritty display in the FA cup fourth qualifying round match at Droylsden on Saturday, Blyth Spartans manager Steve Cuggy is looking to make home advantage count on Tuesday night at Croft Park but admits the tie is far from over. Speaking after Saturday’s game Cuggy said: “I’m just telling the players to be positive. “The tie isn’t over by any stretch…

30th October 2011
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Steve Cuggy interview

Blyth manager Steve Cuggy will be interviewed this evening on BBC Newcastle’s Total Sport programme at approximately 6.55pm in advance of tomorrow’s FA Cup tie at Droylsden.

28th October 2011
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The Junco Partners (2 Dec 2011)

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that the finest 60’s R’n’B band in the North East, The Junco Partners, will perform their Christmas Special at the Social Club, to a limted audience of 140, on Friday 2nd December 2011 (Doors open at 7.30pm). Formed in 1964, the Junco Partners started out playing to North East crowds in Newcastle and Sunderland. They later went on to play alongside the likes of…

28th October 2011
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Blyth Spartans Sign Jamie Mole

27th October 2011

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of former Hearts striker Jamie Mole. The 23-year-old, who is originally from Newcastle, has played for the Edinburgh side for the last six seasons, amassing over 40 first team appearances and scoring 4 times in the SPL. He has also featured on loan for Raith Rovers, Dunfermline, Queen of the South and Livingston. A friend of Spartans midfielder Neal Hooks, he has been training…

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Gloucester City 4 Blyth Spartans 0 (Merit Marks)

26th October 2011

Detailed below are the marks for the Gloucester City v Blyth Spartans match played on Saturday 22nd October 2011. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. David Knight – 7/10 2. Dan Groves – 5/10 3. Phil Cave – 6/10 4. Michael Tait – 6/10 5. Carl Jones – 6/10 6. Wayne Buchanan – 5/10 7. Adam Forster – 5/10 8. Neal Hooks – 6/10 9. Graeme…

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Northumberland Senior Cup – Newcastle Benfield

The draw for the quarter finals of the Northumberland Senior Cup has been made and will see Blyth Spartans face Newcastle Benfield at Croft Park. The time and date for the tie is yet to be determined, but the ties are to be played on or before Saturday 26th November and, once confirmed, the details will be announced here.

24th October 2011
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