News Round Up (21 Feb 2010)

21st February 2010

Blyth Spartans manager Mick Tait has moved to ameliorate his current frustration. A new signing to replace former Newcastle reserves captain Mark Doninger, who has moved to Sligo Rovers, has raised Tait’s spirits which were suffering due to abandonment and a postponed this week. “Despite losing 2-0 to Corby in midweek at halftime when the match was called off due to fog I actually wanted to continue the game as…

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Hinckley United Match Off

The club has received news that today’s (Saturday) match with Hinckley United has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. News of when the re-arranged game will be played will posted on here when it has been decided

20th February 2010
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Tait ‘Hooks’ New Man

17th February 2010

With Mark Doninger heading over the Irish Sea to play for Sligo Rovers and Chris McCabe facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury, Blyth Spartans’ manager Mick Tait has moved quickly to sign a replacement in the form of midfield man Neal Hooks from Ilkeston Town (pictured below challenging Blyth Spartans Captain Gareth Williams). The tall midfielder, 22, is a local lad who has been playing for Ilkeston…

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Mark Doninger signs for Sligo Rovers

16th February 2010

Blyth Spartans can confirm that midfielder Mark Doninger has signed for League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers following a successful trial period. The club would like to thank Mark for his efforts in his spell at Croft Park and would like to wish every success in his future career.

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Stephen Harrison – Suspension

15th February 2010

Stephen Harrison’s red card in Saturday’s clash with Stafford Rangers will see the right back miss three games through suspension. The games, assuming that there are no changes to the fixture list in the mean time, are as follows: – 27 Feb 2010 (H) AFC Telford United 02 Mar 2010 (A) Workington 06 Mar 2010 (H) Northwich Victoria

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Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 2 (Sponsors)

15th February 2010

A photo gallery of the sponsors for the Blyth Spartans v Stafford Rangers match on 13 February 2010. Should you be interested in getting involved in sponsoring the Spartans see the Commercial section for more details. Match Sponsor – Karen Hertwick ______________________________________________ Match Ball Sponsor – Matthew Hurren ______________________________________________ Man of the Match Sponsor – Plessey Pantry ______________________________________________

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Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 2 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Stafford Rangers match played on Saturday 13 February 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. Jack Norton – 6/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 6/10 3. John Brackstone – 5/10 4. Michael Tait – 7/10 5. Gareth Williams – 7/10 6. Richard Pell – 7/10 (Star Man) 7. Chris McCabe – 7/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 7/10…

15th February 2010
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Blyth Spartans 1 Harrogate Town 0 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Harrogate Town match played on Tuesday 9 February 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Scott Dewhurst. Team 1. Mark Bell – 6/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 7/10 3. John Brackstone – 7/10 4. Michael Tait – 8/10 5. Gareth Williams – 7/10 6. Richard Pell – 7/10 7. Chris McCabe – 8/10 (Star Man) 8. Stephen Turnbull – 8/10…

15th February 2010
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