Stalybridge Celtic 0 Blyth Spartans 1 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the marks for the Stalybridge Celtic v Blyth Spartans match played on Tuesday 2 February 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Jordan Latimer. Team 1. Mark Bell – 8/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 7/10 3. Darren Craddock – 6/10 4. Michael Tait – 7/10 5. Gareth Williams – 7/10 6. Richard Pell – 7/10 7. Chris McCabe – 7/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 7/10 9. Paul…

8th February 2010
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Southport 3 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Reaction)

8th February 2010

The geography of football can make for a strange landscape. The Blue Square North, for one, reflects this. Blyth Spartans travel over 8,000 miles each season, across moors and down dales, encountering the sloughs of despair and the high mountains of exuberance which, in fact, all football fans can experience on their football journey. This weekend the Spartans manager Mick Tait was musing over the physical and population geography in…

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Southport 3 Blyth Spartans 2 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the merit marks for the Southport v Blyth Spartans match played on Saturday 8 February 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Jeff Young. Team 1. Mark Bell – 8/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 7/10 3. Mark Doninger – 7/10 4. Michael Tait – 8/10 5. Gareth Williams – 8/10 6. Richard Pell – 7/10 7. Chris McCabe – 7/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 7/10 9. Paul…

7th February 2010
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Southport 3 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Report)

7th February 2010

Saturday 8th February Blue Square North Attendance 738 Southport- Tony McMillan, Chris Lever, Rob Marsh-Evans, Adam Flynn (Captain), Earl Davis, Ashley Winn, Robbie Booth (Paul Barrett), Michael Powell, Chris Simm, Ciaran Kilhenney (Steve Daly), Matty McGinn Subs not used – Shaun Gray, Sean Lake and Bradley Barnes Blyth Spartans – Mark Bell, Stephen Harrison, Mark Doninger, Michael Tait, Gareth Williams (Captain), Richard Pell, Chris McCabe, Stephen Turnbull, Paul Brayson, Ian…

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Doninger’s Trial Continues

4th February 2010

Mark Doninger’s trial at Burton Albion has gone beyond his appearance in the Birmingham Senior Cup, as he has been asked to remain at the Pirelli Stadium for longer so that ‘the Brewers’ can have a better look at the midfielder. Burton Albion boss Paul Peschisolido commented to Sky Sports “”The game (v Romulus FC) was played in a mudbath, so it was difficult to make a judgement, hopefully he’ll…

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Doninger gone for a Burton?

2nd February 2010

Spartans midfielder Mark Doninger will make an trial appearance for League Two side Burton Albion in tonight’s Birmingham Senior Cup clash with Romulus. This follows on from trial games at Derby County and Hartlepool United, as well as reported interest from League Two side Grimsby Town. We will update you on Mark’s trial with information as we get it.

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James Marwood Leaves

2nd February 2010

Young midfielder James Marwood has followed new manager Adam Sadler to Team Northumbria in the Northern League. All in all, James featured 4 times for the Spartans (including twice appearing from the bench). We would like to thank James for his time at the club and wish him all the best in his future career.

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TONIGHT’S GAME ON!

Following a couple of pitch inspections, tonight’s game at Stalybridge Celtic is ON. Team News and Score Updates will appear on the right hand side of the home page from 7pm

2nd February 2010
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Spartans sign Guy Bates

2nd February 2010

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of former Newcastle United striker Guy Bates from Drogheda United. Bates, 24, is a tall, powerful striker who has played in Australia (Newcastle Jets), Belgium (K.V. Oostende and R.A.A. Louviéroise) and the Republic of Ireland (Drogheda United), he also has English football league experience with Darlington, since being released by Newcastle in 2005. He is best remembered by Drogheda United fans for scoring the…

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Anth Lowther’s Funeral Arrangements

The Club has just been advised that Anth’s funeral will take place this coming Thursday the 4th of February 10 AM at St Bernadette’s Church, Wallsend. The church is situated opposite the Powder Monkey public house.

1st February 2010
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