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A photo gallery of the sponsors for the Blyth Spartans v Ilkeston Town match on 12 December 2009. Should you be interested in getting involved in sponsoring the Spartans see the Commercial section for more details. Match Ball Sponsor – Tom Sawyer’s 65th Birthday ______________________________________________
Blyth Spartans have been drawn against Guiseley at Croft Park in the next round of the FA Trophy. More news will follow later.
Tomorrow night’s (Tue 15th Dec) match against Harrogate Town has had to be postponed due to their Trophy replay against Gateshead, once the rearranged date has been agreed it will be confirmed on this site. It should be noted that our match away to Corby on 9th Jan 2010 will be rearranged due to our progress in the FA Trophy.
Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Ilkeston Town match played on Saturday 12th December 2009. The merit marks were awarded by Adam Dixon and Mark Walker. Team 1. Jack Norton – 7/10 2. Darren Craddock – 7/10 3. John Brackstone – 6/10 4. Michael Tait – 9/10 (Star Man) 5. Gareth Williams – 7/10 6. Rikki Bains – 7/10 7. Mark Doninger – 7/10 8. Stephen…
Saturday 12th December FA Trophy 1st Round Proper Attendance – 419 Blyth Spartans – Jack Norton, Darren Craddock, John Brackstone, Michael Tait, Gareth Williams, Rikki Bains, Mark Doninger (sub Chris McCabe 77 mins), Stephen Turnbull, Paul Brayson, Ian Graham (sub Robert Dale 78 mins), Josh Gillies (sub James Marwood 69 mins). Subs Not Used – John Alexander & Mark Bell. Ilkeston – Dan Lowson, Aaron Mitchell, Rory Prendergast (sub Jermaine…
ONE North East, the northeast’s regional development agency, uses the strap line ‘Passionate People, Passionate Places’ to promote the region. It is now a phrase which is becoming increasingly applicable to Mick Tait’s Blyth Spartans. The manager explained “What really pleased me about our 2-0 FA Trophy win over Ilkeston at the weekend was the way everyone is pulling in the same direction, playing with a great determination to win…
From Halloween Horror to Christmas Cracker. The last time Blyth Spartans and Ilkeston met, was at the end of October, when the visitors tore the Spartans apart to win 4.1. However 6 weeks later the boot was on the other foot as a determined Blyth team were adamant that there would be no repeat of the performance that led to that nightmare. Blyth were a different team, as they played…
Prior to the home game against Ilkeston Town, Colin Bassam from the Port of Blyth was on hand to present Paul Brayson with the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for November 2009.
Blyth Spartans’ midfielder Mark Doninger was a trialist for Derby County reserves today as they took on West Bromwich Albion at Alfreton Town’s Impact Arena. Derby ran out 2-1 winners, with Mark playing the whole 90 minutes, as well as opening the scoring for Derby on 21 minutes with a diving header. More information can be found here: – Derby County match report
Blyth manager Mick Tait was disappointed at only taking a point in his side’s away game at Stafford Rangers on Saturday. “Despite the 1-1 scoreline I’m not happy” he said. “Although we were the better side and had numerous chances it’s two points thrown away. We should have had the game won and out of sight with the opportunities we had in both halves.” Tait was pleased with Blyth’s goal…