In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 3-3 Worksop Town Saturday 24th August Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Att: 302 For the second time in seven days Spartans saw three points snatched away from them with an injury time equaliser as Worksop Town’s Leon Mettam stole a point for the Tigers at Croft Park. Tom Wade’s side played with vibrancy and enthusiasm but ultimately…
Dale Crawford does ‘Tough Mudder’ for SBF
Former Spartans midfielder Dale Crawford is competing in the ‘Tough Mudder‘ challenge, dubbed “probably the toughest event on the Planet” in order to raise funds for the Scott Bell Fund. As most of you will know Dale and Scotty are best friends as well as being teammates from Harry Dunn’s treble winning side of 2005-2006. Should any SpartansFans wish to sponsor Dale on his challenge, please click HERE
Blyth Spartans 2 Trafford 1 (More Photos)
A photo gallery from Michael Brown of mjbphotography showing the EvoStik Premier Division clash between Blyth Spartans and Trafford played on 20 August 2013.
Garrity becomes a temporary Railwayman
Manager Tom Wade has confirmed that forward Adam Garrity has joined Northern League side Shildon in order to get some game time under his belt. The attacker is yet to feature for the Spartans this season and it is felt that this move will suit all parties.
Blyth Spartans vs Worksop Town – Match Preview
ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: 24th August 2013 Kick Off: 15:00 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Radio Northumberland Synergy Radio – 87.7 FM ADMISSION £10.00 for Adults £5.00 for Concessions £1 entry into the Port of Blyth Stand TEAM NEWS After the close match against Trafford on Tuesday night, Wade will be hoping that winger Dean Holmes…
Blyth Spartans 2 Trafford 1 (Match Photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from Blyth’s opening home game of the new 2013-14 season against newly promoted Trafford FC. Blyth ran out 2-1 winners in an exciting game which saw each team score from the spot, before Dan Maguire scored the eventual winner.
Tom’s thoughts on the Trafford game
A bold, honest, determined performance underpinned by no little skill against visitors Trafford was rightly lauded by Spartans manager Tom Wade but he remained restrained in his match analysis. “It went to plan,” he said. “We were set up well but we switched off at times and we were a little more cautious than I would like us to be but that is just inexperience. We need to support Robbie…
Competition driving Grant on
Spartans keeper Conor Grant has made an impressive start to the season earning the Man of the Match award at Marine on Saturday and making a number of key stop in tonight’s win over Trafford. The former Gretna man is happy with the start he has made but paid tribute to the work done by Goalkeeper coach John Bottensien and the competition provided by Spartans other keepers. “I’ve enjoyed the…
Dale happy with “great result”
After playing his part with a hard working display as Spartans lone frontman Robbie Dale was delighted with his side’s start to their Evo-Stik Northern League campaign. Saturday’s impressive draw at Marine was followed up with a strong team display to overcome a dangerous Trafford side at Croft Park tonight and Dale paid tribute to his team mates after the win. “It’s a great result, both of our first two…
Blyth Spartans 2-1 Trafford
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-1 Trafford Tuesday 20th August Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Att: 311 Spartans showed they had learnt the lessons of conceding a late equaliser at Marine on Saturday as they opened up their home campaign with a hard fought victory over newly promoted Trafford. First half goals from Joe Kendrick and a first for the season for…