The club can confirm that the loan deals for Newcastle United duo Michael Riley and Marcus Maddison have now expired and the pair have returned to St James Park. The club would like to thank both players for their efforts at Croft Park and wish them all the best in their future careers. The club can also confirm that midfield duo Jake Turnbull and Sam Hodgson have been registered for…
Blyth Spartans 2 Matlock Town 1 (Match Photos)
A selection of match action photos from the game between Blyth Spartans and Matlock Town which saw the Spartans secure their first league win of 2013. Blyth Captain, Wayne Buchanan opened the scoring on 25 minutes with each team conceding own goals in the second half saw the match end in a two one victory to the Spartans. …
Tom talks – Matlock Town reaction
If Spartans assistant manager Tom Wade ever wants to start a new career then based upon his reaction to his side’s 2-1 win over Matlock Town a career in building houses may be in order. He was keen to stress that the win was not only built upon strong foundations provided by the defence but it can provide the foundation for a much improved second half to the season for…
Child’s play for skipper as Spartans restore some Faith
It’s been a good two weeks for Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan both at home and professionally. His wife Laura gave birth to their new baby daughter Faith over the festive period and Buchanan has seen his side improve culminating in the 2-1 win against Matlock Town today, a win that saw Buchanan get the opening goal in front of his family. After heading Spartans in front Buchanan headed for the…
Slaughter happy to stand up well
Spartans jack of all trades Richie Slaughter was delighted to have played his part in his first win since his return to the club in the 2-1 win over Matlock Town. After returning to Croft Park from Newcastle Benfield, Slaughter was yet to pick up maximum points from an Evo-Stik Northern Premier League fixture and his strong performance at centre back alongside skipper Wayne Buchanan was the foundation of the…
Hard work but we deserved it – Dale
Spartans winger Robbie Dale reflected on a job well done as his side took all three points for the first time since mid November with a 2-1 victory over Matlock Town. Dale was at his best in the win as he tormented the Gladiators back four and it would be Dale’s cross that led to Town defender James Lukic’s own goal that sealed the win for Spartans. It was a…
Blyth Spartans 2-1 Matlock Town
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-1 Matlock Town Saturday 5th January Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Croft Park Attendance: 311 On a day when everyone connected with Blyth Spartans paid tribute to former captain Arthur Sowden, it seemed only fitting the current Spartans skipper played his part in the win over Matlock Town as Wayne Buchanan got the opening goal and put in a…
Fixture Changes
Please note that due to the recent poor weather the club has seen various fixture changes, these are as follows: – Tue 8 Jan (7.45pm) – Stocksbridge Park Steels (A) – Doodson Sports Cup Sat 26 Jan (3.00pm) – FC United of Manchester (A*) – EvoStik Sat 23 Feb (3.00pm) – Hednesford Town (A) – EvoStik Tue 5 Mar (7.45pm) – Kendal Town (A) – EvoStik Sat 16 Mar (3.00pm)…
Berj Banned
The club can confirm that Tom Berj, having picked up 5 bookings this season, will face a one-game suspension and as a result will miss the trip to Chorley (12 Jan). From Jan 1 bans will only be imposed when a player collects 10 bookings.
FA Cup Live Football Sat 5th January
Just a reminder to all supporters that the Brighton vs NUFC match will be on ITV at 12.30 in the Social Club before our match on Saturday. The West Ham vs Manchester Utd match will be shown after our match at 5.15pm. So get ready for a full shift of Football at Croft Park this coming Saturday. Please pass the word around.