MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF BLYTH SPARTANS AFC HELD ON MONDAY 11th of MAY 2009 Present ; A. Platten, K. Scott, I. Evans, S. Ord & C. Baxter. Apologies; G. Young Prior to the start of the meeting the Chairman wished to minute the fact that after reviewing the applicants, arranging and carrying out interviews over the past week an offer was made on Saturday morning to Mick…
PRESS RELEASE 9 May 2009 Blyth Spartans have announced a replacement for manager Harry Dunn who left the club at the end of the season. Mick Tait, the former Hartlepool and Darlington boss, takes over the Croft Park club with immediate effect. “We are absolutely delighted that Mick has agreed to join us,” said Spartans Chairman Tony Platten. “He brings a wealth of experience and much enthusiasm which will help…
At the Presentation Night, Colin Bassam from the Port of Blyth was on hand to present Gareth Williams with the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for April 2009.
The annual Players’ Presentation evening will take place in the Blyth Spartans Social Club on Friday 8th May with presentations starting at 20:00. The event also includes a free buffet and Disco. Awards presented include:- Players’ Player of the Year Supporters Club Player of the Year SpartansFans.co.uk Player of the Year SpartansFans.co.uk Young Player of the Year The Tom Hedley Award The Golden Boot Award Dräger Player of the Season…
Another SpartansFan request (following on from the Harry Dunn managerial statistics) has been for the photos of the celebrations from the day (30 April 2005) that the Spartans were crowned Unibond Premier League Champions
Following the club’s decision not renew the contract of Harry Dunn, we have had a request from a SpartansFan for a breakdown of Harry’s record over his two managerial spells at the club. These are as follows: – ALL GAMES Season Played Won Drew Lost For Against Points 1994 – 1995 61 37 13 11 133 84 1995 – 1996 6 3 0 3 9 11 2004 – 2005 38…
A STATEMENT FROM MR. TONY PLATTEN, CHAIRMAN OF BLYTH SPARTANS AFC Following a Board meeting last night (Monday) I can announce, on behalf of the Directors, that the Club will not be renewing the contract of manager Harry Dunn. Harry’s 2-year contract finished at the end of the season. The Board fully recognise Harry’s achievements at Blyth, most notably, in getting the Club promoted to the Blue Square North three…
GARETH WILLIAMS – APRIL 2009 The season ends with the player who was chosen for the first Port of Blyth Player of the Month also winning the final award as Gareth Williams picks up the award for April 2009. The last few games of the season saw the Spartans pull away from trouble and the captain played no small part in this resurgence to cap another fine season in Spartans…
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley of Blyth’s final game of the current season, which saw them run out 3-2 winners over a relegated Burscough. …
In their final game of the season, the Spartans ran out 3-2 winners over already relegated Burscough. Following a very poor first half, which saw them 1-0 down, the Spartans flew out of the traps in the second with Chris McCabe scoring a header and then Ged Dalton being alert to a short back pass to give the Spartans the lead. Burscough equalised, but the Spartans were not to be…
