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Blyth Spartans 1 Hartlepool United 3 (Match Report)

20th July 2011
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Despite losing for the first time this pre season, Blyth Spartans continued to show promising signs under new manager Steve Cuggy, against Hartlepool United on Wednesday night. The League One visitors found themselves behind when Graeme Armstrong (pictured right) put Blyth ahead, before two goals in as many minutes for Pools swung the game in their favour. The away side got a third after the break but Blyth dominated the…

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Exec Committee Meeting Minutes (18 July 2011)

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes – 18th July 2011 Present: A Platten, S Frake, J Freeman, J Young, C Baxter, A Bowron, I Evans Apologies: K Scott, S Ord 1. Minutes of previous meeting accepted 2. Matters Arising. None. 3. Correspondence. – Size of rear shirt advert confirmed as 100 sq cms – Coach transportation details confirmed for new season – New track suit supplier identified, green and white available ex…

20th July 2011
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Blyth Spartans 3 Shildon 0 (More Photos)

15th July 2011
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Detailed below is an image gallery featuring photos, taken by Steven White, of the pre-season friendly between Blyth Spartans and Shildon, played on Wednesday 13 July 2011. Should you wish to view more of Steven’s work please view his website by clicking HERE

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Football Club AGM / Open Forum

The club would like to announce that it’s AGM will take place on Thursday 4 August at 7.30pm. This will be followed (at circa 8.15pm) by an open forum, where SpartansFans can ask questions to members of the Executive Committe as well as the club’s new management duo, Steve Cuggy and Gavin Fell. All supporters are welcome to attend.

15th July 2011
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Nobby at Croft Park?

15th July 2011
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The club have received a squad listing from Hartlepool United for Wednesday’s pre-season friendly (kick off 7pm). The game has been advertised as a Hartlepool United XI as often the squad sent by a League side is made up of trialists and junior players and therefore the club would, quite rightly, not wish to be seen to be misleading supporters as to what they will see at the game. Having…

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Blyth Spartans 3 Shildon 0 (Match Photos)

14th July 2011
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Blyth made it two pre-season friendly wins out of two, whilst once again keeping another clean sheet as they beat Northern League Division 1 outfit Shildon. Re-live the game again with a selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley.  

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Blyth Spartans 3 Shildon 0 (Match Report)

14th July 2011
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Steve Cuggy’s new-look side continued their winning pre-season form, with a clinical display against STL Northern League side Shildon. First half goals from new signings Chris Emms and Graeme Armstrong (pictured right) put Spartans firmly in control, before Dan Groves sealed the win from a well-worked free kick on the hour mark. Despite only being the second game under the new management, Blyth linked up well and there were a…

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Exec Committee Meeting Minutes (4 July 2011)

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes – 4th July 2011 Present: A Platten, K Scott, S Frake, S Ord, J Young, C Baxter, A Bowron, I Evans Apologies: J Freeman 1. Minutes of previous meeting: – Error in Attendance S Ord was present, C Baxter was not 2. Matters Arising: None 3. Correspondence: – Further correspondence has been received from a supporter relating to matters during last season. The matter has already…

14th July 2011
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Appliance of Science

Arguably, at its best, football can be an art form – but science is behind it. Steve Cuggy, manager of Blue Square Bet North club Blyth Spartans has extended the breadth of knowledge in his back room staff by appointing a Sport Scientist to help bring the best out of his new squad. Anna Wilkie, who has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and who is working on a…

10th July 2011
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