The Spartans moved out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win over Stafford Rangers. Blyth trailed at half time 1-0, but Gary Brown equalised with a 35 yard rocket, then an own goal by Stuart Pierpoint give the Spartans another much needed win. Match report and reaction will follow soon.
Date/Time: 7 March 2009 @ 12.30 Present: Andrew Westgarth, Jeff Young, Dave Wall, Brian Bell, Anthony Seghini, Deborah Wall, Martin Hunter, Bobby Bell Apologies: Scott Dewhurst, Derek Birdsey and Dave Charlton Correspondence: Thank you letter received from Macmillan Cancer Care for framed shirt donation. The shirt raised £180 at the auction Various bills have been received and actioned Shop: Various stock items have been received, we are still awaiting delivery…
Date/Time: 21 February 2009 @ 12.30 Present: Dave Charlton, Andrew Westgarth, Jeff Young, Dave Wall, Brian Bell, Anthony Seghini, Deborah Wall, Derek Birdsey, Martin Hunter, Bobby Bell Apologies: Scott Dewhurst Correspondence: Thank you letter received from Macmillan Cancer Care for framed shirt donation Various bills have been received and actioned Letter of resignation received from Ian Burt Shop: Various stock items have been received, we are still awaiting delivery of…
CHRIS McCABE – FEBRUARY 2009 The month started badly for the Spartans in February with a horror show which saw the Spartans beaten by fellow relegation battlers Burscough, better was to follow with a spirited display (albeit we still lost) at Fleetwood and a battling point at high fying Alfreton Town. The person who typified the restored fight and belief in Spartans ranks was returning midfielder Chris McCabe who had…
Due to new people travelling on the buses we have decided to re-issue the rules for travelling on the Supporters’ Club coaches, these are as follows:- a). The bus will leave from Bishopton Street (in front of the Spartans Centre) unless informed otherwise. b). Pick ups and drop offs will be confirmed prior to the departure of the bus, no pick ups will be made in Blyth other than at…
ADRIAN WEBSTER – JANUARY 2009 One of Harry’s best bits of business since the turn of the new year has been the re-signing of Kiwi “Schemer” Adie Webster from his stint in Finnish Football. His second spell at the club saw him turn the Fleetwood game where his clever, incisive play set Blyth on their way to a comfortable win. Well done (and welcome back) Adie!
CHRIS McCABE – NOVEMBER 2008 This month’s star performer is midfielder Chris McCabe, whilst not appearing in all of the games, he showed his importance to the side with three stunning cup displays. He played through partially healed broken ribs to put in a fine showing against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup, produced a ‘Star Man’ performance in the FA Trophy defeat to Alfreton Town (where Tadge bagged a…
ANDREW WRIGHT – OCTOBER 2008 The winner of the award for this month is left winger Andrew Wright. Andy, a new signing at the beginning of this season, has made the left wing berth his own since joining from Leigh RMI. He opened his Spartans scoring account in the Tynetec Northumberland Senior Cup match against Heaton Stannington and was awarded the Star Man for his performance in the game. The…
ANTHONY HUME – SEPTEMBER 2008 The award for the SpartansFans Player of the Month for September goes to hardworking Centre Forward Anthony Hume The striker averaged 7.60 for the month and was instrumental in changing the direction of the FA Cup clash with Whitby Town, where his strong running and hard work ethic prevented the Whitby defenders from having a comfortable afternoon. His only goal of the month came in…
RICHARD PELL – AUGUST 2008 The award for the SpartansFans player of the month goes to new boy Richard Pell. The towering centre back, signed from Blue Square North side Gainsborough Trinity has impressed in all the games so far as the Spartans have enjoyed a better than expected start to the season, forming a solid defensive unit with Gareth Williams and new ‘keeper Mark Bell. Richard average 7.83 for…
