DAN MAGUIRE – FEB 2013 The club can announce that the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for February 2013 is Dan Maguire. The striker was signed from Seaton Deleval in the summer and has been thrust into the starting XI as a result of Ryan McGorrigan’s injury and subsequent move to Gateshead, but he has grabbed the opportunity with hands. With goals in the Buxton and Ashton games,…
Tom’s thoughts on the North Ferriby game
Depth. That’s what it’s about according to Spartans assistant manager Tom Wade. After Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to North Ferriby in the Doodson Sports Cup Wade insisted that his side was never out of its depth against the League leaders but its failing was a lack of strength in depth on the bench. “To be honest it was quite an even game and we did pretty well, especially as we…
Executive Committee Minutes (25 February 2013)
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes – 25th February 2013 Attendees: A Platten, J Young, I Evans, K Scott, A Bowron, C Baxter, S Ord, J Freeman, S Frake Apologies: None 1. Minutes of previous meeting accepted Accepted. 2. Matters Arising – The loss of travel expenses for the cancelled Fylde match has still not been paid despite the League sanctioning payment. A date for the FA appeal has still not been…
Disappointing but time to focus for Mason
Spartans goalscorer Lee Mason revealed the disappointment in the camp at the Doodson Sports Cup exit at the hands of league leaders North Ferriby United but urged his side to put the defeat behind them and focus on their league campaign. He said “It’s disappointing not to go through but they’re a very good side, their passing and movement was excellent so we can’t take anything away from them but…
Blyth Spartans 1-2 North Ferriby United
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 1-2 North Ferriby United Tuesday 26th February Croft Park Doodson Sports League Cup Third Round Attendance: 208 A late goal from North Ferriby United’s prolific striker Anthony Wilson meant that Spartans bowed out of this season’s Doodson Sports Cup at the Third Round stage having pushed the league leaders and cup holders all the way. There can be…
Doodson Sport Cup ticket prices reduced
League leaders North Ferriby United travel to Croft Park battling for for a place in the Doodson Sports Cup quarter final and the club can announce that ticket prices for tonight’s fixture have been cut to £5 for adults and £3 for concessions. A place in the last eight and an away tie at Evo-Stik Northern Premier League rivals Eastwood Town beckons for the victors and assistant manager Tom Wade…
Fixture Changes
The club can confirm the following revised fixtures as a result of Saturday’s postponement away to Hednesford Town. The changes are as follows: – Ashton United (Away) – Wed 27 March 2013 ko 7.45pm Hednesford Town (Away) – Tue 9 April 2013 ko 7.45pm
One week to go for Mark
Blyth Spartans Press officer Mark Carruthers is now just a week away from taking on the biggest challenge of his life but it’s all in a good cause. Over the last three months he has been readying himself to take on the Three Peaks Challenge in order to raise money for Parkinsons UK and final preparations are now in full swing. Mark explained just why the charity is so close…
Hednesford Town match off
Today’s game at Hednesford Town has been postponed due to heavy snow. Keep an eye on the website for news on the rearranged fixture and for updates before our Doodson Sports Cup match against North Ferriby United at Croft Park on Tuesday night.
First podcast hits landmark
After Monday’s release of the first ever Spartans podcast the show has hit a landmark today as it passed the 150 listens mark. Hosted by Radio Northumberland’s Head of Sport Jonny Hall and Spartans Press Officer Mark Carruthers the first release has been popular amongst Spartans supporters and has received some excellent feedback. The podcast, produced in association with Radio Northumberland also features as a radio show on the station…