Spartans top scorer Craig Farrell demanded more consistency from his side after another patchy show against Rushall Olympic meant that his late penalty was required to take a point from the Midlanders. Farrell’s spot kick was his eight goal of the season but it was a low key first half that was at the front of the former Carlisle United forward’s mind and he insisted that if the team are…
Vipond credits Paddy and Tom with comeback
Spartans midfielder Shaun Vipond feels that the new ideas of managerial duo Paddy Atkinson and Tom Wade were the main reason behind the late comeback against Rushall Olympic. An eighty eighth minute penalty from Craig Farrell ensured that honours were even with Olympic as both sides cancelled each other out. A first half penalty from Mitchell Tolley looked to have given the Pics all three points but Atkinson’s side kept…
Blyth Spartans 1-1 Rushall Olympic
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 1-1 Rushall Olympic Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Saturday 20th October Attendance: 343 A late Craig Farrell penalty ensured that Paddy Atkinson picked up his first point in whilst in temporary charge of Spartans. It also meant Rushall Olympic only took away one point from Croft Park when for most of the game they seemed set to…
Hassan Released
Blyth Spartans can announce that striker Callam Hassan has been released by the club. We would like to thank Callum for his time at Croft Park and wish him all the best in his future career,
King praises Matty in the Hunt for number one spot
Spartans goalkeeper coach Carl King has praised the attitude and commitment of Matty Hunter as he patiently waits for his chance in the first team. Nineteen year old Hunter has found his route into the side blocked by the good form of current number one Conor Grant but has impressed King and his fellow coaches with his attitude in training. King said “Matty has a old head on young shoulders,…
Blyth Spartans v Rushall Olympic Programme Preview
In a year which has seen the “Olympic Spirit” come to the fore, Spartans will be hoping to demoralise their opponents this weekend. Blyth will be dusting the cobwebs off Croft Park – for their first home game in nearly a month – when eighth-placed Rushall Olympic make their first ever trip to the ground for Saturday’s game (3pm kick-off.) And Paddy Atkinson’s men will be looking to record their…
Rushall Olympic(h) Match Preview
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant For the first time in just over a month Spartans return to Croft Park for an Evo-Stik Northern Premier League fixture as Rushall Olympic make the journey from the West Midlands as both sides look to recover from disappointing League defeats. This will be the first ever meeting between the two sides as Spartans caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson goes in…
MATCH LIVE ON BBC NEWCASTLE!
We are delighted to announce that tomorrow’s home game against Rushall Olympic will be broadcast live on the radio by BBC Newcastle. To tune in you can find BBC Newcastle at 95.4FM, DAB, 1458AM, coverage will start at 2pm and kick off is a good old traditional 3pm. For Spartans fans living or working around the world you can listen online through the BBC Newcastle player by clicking here
Spartans Sign Ryan McGorrigan
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of striker Ryan McGorrigan following a spell at Gateshead. The striker, who turns 20 next week, started his career at Newcastle United, but was released in the summer. He spent the early part of this season at the International Stadium and has been training with the Spartans since his recent release. He will go straight into the squad for tomorow’s home game with Rushall…
Buxton game – post match reaction
A devilish bounce leading to a ‘freak’ goal deflated the Spartans at Buxton on Saturday according to caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson. “Yes we were under pressure in the first half and Buxton were better than us but I could have done without conceding a freak goal after 20 minutes,” he said. “The ball took a horrendous bounce in front of our goalkeeper Conor Grant and went over his head. It’s…