NORTHUMBERLAND SENIOR CUP FINAL
Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear (NE1 4ST)
Date: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Kick Off: 19:30
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ADMISSION
£6 – Adults
£3 – Concessions
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An opportunity to celebrate what has been a great season for Blyth Spartans; a Cup final at St James’ Park against local rivals North Shields.
The Northumberland Senior Cup, of which we are currently holders, returns to cap off a season which saw Spartans break many records and set targets to beat for the following years. After last season’s 2-0 win over Morpeth Town, this is a chance to retain the cup which we missed out on for 21 years after wins over Newcastle United’s U21’s and Heaton Stannington. North Shields await us, an excellent team which has former Blyth player Graham Fenton at the helm.
Tuesday night saw Damen Mullen go off injured, he will be assessed for the game. Arran Wearmouth was missing for the playoff semi final against Workington, and could well miss out at St James’ Park.
Robbie Dale picked up the supporters Player of the Season award, after the most votes via the fans. He also picked up the top scorer award, finishing the season on 23 league goals; he will be hoping to top off his season by lifting the Northumberland Senior Cup on Wednesday night.
OPPOSITION MANAGER
Graham Fenton – Ex Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City, Blackpool and Blyth Spartans player. Winner and current holder of the FA Vase.
DANGER MAN
Gareth Bainbridge – top goalscorer and a threat to any defender.
LAST TIME WE MET
North Shields 0-2 Blyth Spartans – July 30th 2014
CURRENT MUTUAL FRIENDS
Graham Fenton
Adam Forster
Dean Holmes
Marc Lancaster
Lee Mason
Ryan McGorrigan
Darren Timmons
Brian Smith
OFFICIALS
Referee: Dean Hulme
Assistants: Thomas Chambers & Neil Wright
Fourth Official: Will Finnie