A little more love and understanding will improve his Blyth Spartans side says manager Paddy Atkinson. “We are coming together more as a group, stronger as a unit, but as we are rebuilding at the moment it will take time for understanding to develop more through the team,” he said. Atkinson saw his side draw 1-1 with Nantwich Town at Croft Park on Saturday. Centre back Wayne Buchanan had put…
Club Shop Christmas Opening
The Club Shop will be open on the match days of the 1st and 15th December and also on Sunday 8th December between 2 & 3.30pm. In the event of a postponement to the match on 15th the Shop will be open between 2 & 3.30pm on Sunday 16th December. However supporters can also contact the Supporters Club at info@spartansfans.co.uk if they cannot make these times and we will arrange…
Buchanan wanted result over goal glory
Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan reflected on his first goal of the season in the 1-1 draw with Nantwich Town and insisted that he was focused on being disappointed not to get the win rather than his own achievements. Buchanan forced home a cross from Spartans new boy Marcus Maddison just after the half hour mark but felt that his side should have been able to hang on for all three…
Vipond looking forward to a challenging week
A 1-1 draw against Nantwich Town began a tough seven days for Blyth Spartans as they prepare to face two top sides in the next week. A trip to AFC Fylde is quickly followed by the visit of FC United of Manchester but midfielder Shaun Vipond feels his side as up to the task. The former Workington and Carlisle United man completed a hard working ninety minutes in the heart…
Maddison happy to get match time
After signing on loan for a month from Newcastle United, winger Marcus Maddison made his Spartans debut in the 1-1 draw with Nantwich Town at Croft Park. The Durham born youngster started on the left side of midfield for Paddy Atkinson’s side and played a key role in Wayne Buchanan’s goal as the Spartans skipper got on the end of Maddison’s cross to give his side the lead. For Maddison…
Blyth Spartans 1-1 Nantwich Town
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 1-1 Nantwich Town Saturday 24th November Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Croft Park Attendance: 299 On a day when temperatures in Northumberland dipped to freezing Spartans and Nantwich Town put on a lively and competitive fixture that ended with the points shared. Wayne Buchanan’s first goal of the season in the first half was cancelled out by a stunning…
Blyth Spartans v Nantwich Town Programme Preview
Blyth Spartans welcome Nantwich Town manager Jimmy Quinn back to Croft Park this weekend, hoping that he leaves as disappointed as he did on his last visit. The former Northern Irish international was manager of League Two side AFC Bournemouth when they were paired with Spartans in the 2008/09 FA Cup Second Round draw. After famously stating “(Blyth) have come here, they’ve done a job. They think they’ve won it…
Nantwich Town(h) Match Preview
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant After Tuesday’s Northumberland Senior Cup exit at the hands of Whitley Bay, Spartans are back in Evo-Stik Northern Premier League action as they welcome Nantwich Town to Croft Park. Spartans are looking to make it seven games unbeaten on their home patch, a run that has seen them keep three clean sheets in a row. Paddy Atkinson spoke of adding…
Spartans Sign Marcus Maddison
Blyth Spartans can announce the loan signing of Newcastle United youngster Marcus Maddison for an initial period of a month. The 19-year-old is a left sided attacker and will be in the squad for tomorrow’s home clash with Nantwich Town (kick off 3pm) The deal, reported elsewhere, to bring Michael Riley (also Newcastle United) has not been confirmed yet and as things stand at present, he will not be available…