A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth and Buxton, which saw the lead change twice before both teams settled for the draw.
We could have won it – Buchs
Reflecting on today’s 2-2 draw against Buxton, Spartans captain Wayne Buchanan felt that his side deserved credit for getting back into the game but also that they deserved more than just a point. A first goal of the season from Shaun Utterson coupled with a penalty and first goal for the club by Craig Hubbard meant that Spartans made it just two defeats in eleven games at Croft Park but…
Result more important than goal for Utterson
You may think a first goal of the season would be cause for celebration, especially when the scorer is a defender but Spartans right back Shaun Utterson was more concerned with his side taking a well deserved point from their hard fought 2-2 draw with Buxton today. Utterson has been threatening to trouble the scorers all season and has gone close on numerous occasions, none more so than a long…
Blyth Spartans 2-2 Buxton
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-2 Buxton Saturday 19th January Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Attendance: 301 First goals of the season from Spartans duo Craig Hubbard and Shaun Utterson ensured that Paddy Atkinson’s side claimed a draw from their first home game in a month against Buxton, although it’s fair to say both sides will look at numerous chances to claim…
Evo-Stik Northern Premier League’s 2013 Players of the Year
Fans can start playing a key role in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League’s 2013 Players of the Year Awards after voting got underway this week. Managers and coaches at the Evo-Stik NPL’s 66 clubs are now choosing the campaign’s top performers after receiving their ballot papers while supporters are being asked to nominate the players who’ll be short-listed for the prestigious Fans Player of the Year Award. Last year’s inaugural…
OPEN FORUM ARRANGED
An Open Forum has been arranged in the Social Club for Wednesday 20th February, starting 7:30pm. The Executive Committee, Manager Paddy Atkinson and Assistant Manager Tom Wade will be available for questions from fans on the night.
Fixtures re-arranged !
The League have confirmed dates for our current outstanding fixtures including F.C. United away on Saturday, March 23rd, 3pm KO, to be played at Gigg Lane. For the rest of the updates please see the 1st Team Fixtures page.
Buxton game live on Radio Northumberland
This coming Saturday Spartans play their first home game in over a month as Buxton travel to Croft Park for an Evo-Stik Northern Premier League match. Paddy Atkinson’s side will be looking to avenge the 0-2 defeat inflicted on them in Derbyshire in the Spartans manager’s first game in charge of the club back in October. The game will be broadcast live on Radio Northumberland and you can join the…
Paddy’s thoughts on the Frickley game
Spartans’ manager Paddy Atkinson thought his side weren’t on song on Saturday in the 2-1 defeat at the hands of Frickley. It was indeed an off key performance in which neither side had the other dancing to their tune. “We actually deserved a point or more,” said Atkinson. “However we have to stop conceding poor goals and start taking our chances. When we are not on song, like on Saturday,…
Just not good enough says Hubbard
Spartans midfielder Craig Hubbard reflected on his side’s 1-2 at Frickley Athletic by saying that he felt his side got exactly what they deserved for a below par performance. The former West Auckland midfielder made his second start in the green and white and impressed in the engine room alongside Neal Hooks but ended up on the losing side and feels that there were many reasons Spartans came away empty…