Despite the devastating blow of losing the game in added time Blyth boss Tom Wade found many positives in his side’s performance against North Ferriby on Easter Monday. “We battled hard and kept our shape very well,” he said. “Plus, against a top side like them, you have to be in the game all the time. Our work rate was good and we were solid. “In the first half they…
Club Statement
Blyth Spartans can announce that Tom Wade has accepted the role of Team Manager for next season. The former Gateshead and Harrogate manager took over the role until the end of the season following Paddy Atkinson’s departure last month and has now been confirmed as Spartans manager on a permanent basis. Wade will be joined on the Spartans coaching team by current Coach John Cornforth and Goalkeeper Coach Carl King…
Stephen Ton-bull
Stephen Turnbull’s appearance as a second half substitute in yesterday’s defeat to North Ferriby United saw the popular midfielder make his 100th appearance for the club. Signed originally by Mick Tait folloiwng his release by Gateshead, Turnbull made his Spartans’ debut in the 1-1 draw with AFC Telford on the opening day of the 2009-2010 season and scored his first goal in a 4-0 Senior Cup win over North Shields,…
Mellish gutted at late defeat
Spartans defender Jordon Mellish reflected on the injury time defeat against league leaders North Ferriby United and revealed that everyone inside the dressing room were gutted. It was a spirited and determined show from Spartans following a nightmare week on the road that saw them lose three games in seven days but Mellish feels they were unlucky not to get at least a point against the Villagers. He said “All…
Blyth Spartans 0-1 North Ferriby United
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 0-1 North Ferriby United Monday 1st April Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Attendance: 326 Three times Spartans have faced North Ferriby United this season, three times they have pushed the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League leaders all the way. However the fact remains that three times the Villagers have punished Spartans and won all three meetings between the…
Tom talks – Ilkeston FC post match reaction
It’s been a tough week for Tom Wade and his Spartans side. Three tough away trips and three defeats meaning that his team had nothing to show for three trips that totalled over nine hundred miles of journey time. As the season hits the business end Spartans schedule has thrown up some tough runs of games before the end of the season and Wade feels that the impact of all…
We got what we deserved – Kendrick
Reflecting on his side’s 1-3 defeat at the hands of Ilkeston FC, Spartans defender Joe Kendrick felt that his side could have no complaints over the scoreline. It was Kendrick who got Spartans back into the game with a well taken header but it was Kevin Wilson’s side who took the points and the former Mansfield Town and Newcastle United defender wants to see his side improve before the end…
Buchs wants his side to stay positive
Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan insisted that his side have to keep looking to do the right thing as he reflected on the 1-3 loss against Ilkeston FC. The defeat at the New Manor Ground meant that it was three defeats on the bounce for Spartans at the end of a tough week that has seen them clock up over nine hundred miles on the road in seven days. However Buchanan…
Ilkeston FC 3-1 Blyth Spartans
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Ilkeston FC 3-1 Blyth Spartans Saturday 30th March New Manor Ground Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Attendance: 419 Spartans rounded off a nightmare week of away travels with their third defeat on the bounce as Kevin Wilson’s Ilkeston side gained revenge for their defeat at Croft Park two weeks ago with a 3-1 win. A Joe Kendrick header had got Spartans…
Spartans assured of Easter scalp
Blyth Spartans fans are guaranteed to see another scalp at Croft Park on Easter Monday – as departing Programme Editor Glen Maxwell allows one of his closest friends to shave his head for charity. Glen will make a “Fool” of himself in Blyth Spartans’ Social Club on April 1 – following the completion of Spartans’ clash with league leaders North Ferriby United – in order to raise money for the…