In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 4-2 Frickley Athletic Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Saturday 20th October Attendance: 288 They say first is everywhere and second is nowhere and it was a day of firsts today for Spartans as they took three points from Frickley Athletic with a 4-2 win. Lee Mason netted his first goal of the season, Phil Airey scored his…
Blyth Spartans 1 Rushall Olympic 1 (Match action photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Rushall Olympic, which saw a penalty for each team in each half, result in a draw.
Blyth Spartans v Frickley Athletic Programme Preview
Spartans welcome Frickley to Croft Park this weekend, for their first meeting since Blyth pipped Athletic to the 2005/06 Unibond Premier League title. Harry Dunn’s side beat Frickley 1-0 at home that season, on their way to winning the league by three points – in addition to prevailing on penalties at Westfield Lane, in the Unibond Chairman’s Cup Semi-final. And Spartans will hope to better their 18th-placed opponents once again,…
Carl King
Following a review of the clubs requirements and staff structure, it is with regret that the Club has decided to release Goal Keeping Coach, Carl King. The Club would like to take this opportunity to thank Carl for his commitment and enthusiasm in his work at the Club and wishes him good luck for the future.
Paddy uses programme to explain his point
Caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson has felt the need to explain his recent comments to the media – after a group of fans took issue with them on the unofficial Blyth Spartans fans’ forum. Last Friday, Paddy gave an interview to the Evening Chronicle in which it was alleged that he had told supporters to “Forget about the league table until Easter.” However, the 42-year-old has used his programme notes for Saturday’s…
Rushall game – reaction
A pallid first half was followed by a perkier one in the game at Croft Park on Saturday. The Spartans didn’t contribute much in the way of quality football in the first 45 minutes but caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson was pleased with the improvement as the game wore on. “Yes, Rushall were better than us but in fact we were the better team in the second period and finished the…
Port of Blyth POTM – Sept 2012 (Presentation)
Prior to the Rushall Olympic game (20 October 2012) Colin Bassam of the Port of Blyth, was hand to present Jordon Mellish with his award for being the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for September 2012.
Charity sponsor deal for Spartans keepers
Spartans keepers Conor Grant and Matty Hunter are wearing new training kit thanks to a sponsorship deal with the charity Breathtakers. Once the deal was in place Goalkeeper Coach Carl King was able to provide the two stoppers with brand new training kit and new gloves. The charity supports families who are affected by the rare condition Obliterative Bronchiolitis. King was appreciative of the deal and spoke of his delight…
Bay test in Senior Cup for Spartans
The draw for the Quarter Finals of the Northumberland Senior Cup has been made and Spartans have been paired with Whitley Bay. The tie will take place at Croft Park and will take place before Saturday 24th November. The game will mean that former Spartans striker Ash Davis will make a quick return to Croft Park and Spartans defender Darryll Donnelly will be facing his former Bay team mates as…
Donnelly delighted at Croft Park debut
New signing Darryll Donnelly made his home debut for Spartans in the draw with Rushall Olympic and walked away with the man of the match award but was just happy to have experienced the Croft Park atmosphere for the first time. The former Whitley Bay centre back was impressive at the heart of the Spartans defence and played through the pain barrier after a collision with Pics striker Hekeem Islam…