A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from the FA Cup tie between Blyth Spartans and Conference North outfit, Workington. An injury time equaliser from Tom Berj saw Blyth make it into Mondays 3rd Round Qualifier draw.
Kendrick hails much improved Spartans
Spartans left back Joe Kendrick was thrown into an emergency centre back role following the injury to Jordon Mellish and was proud of his side’s improved second half show that earned a replay against Kendrick’s former club Workington. The former Mansfield Town man said “I think we deserved it and a draw was a fair result. The first half we were very very poor but we know that and second…
We earned it says Farrell
Spartans top scorer Craig Farrell may have drawn a blank against Workington today but was delighted to have seen his side rewarded for a much improved second half show as Tom Berj’s injury time goal earned a replay. The six goal striker only had one real chance at goal a matter of minutes before Berj’s effort but curled his shot over the bar. However he was delighted to see Spartans…
Last gasp hero Berj delighted
With the clock ticking towards the full time whistle and Spartans looking to making an early exit from the FA Cup, midfielder Tom Berj picked the perfect moment to pop up with his first goal in the green and white shirt. The diminutive midfielder revealed his delight post-match and was given a great reception as he left the ground by Spartans faithful. He said “I’m absolutely buzzing. They were in…
Utt-er relief for Shaun
Spartans full back Shaun Utterson earned himself a man of the match award but his overall emotion was one of relief as his side earned another crack at Blue Square North side Workington through Tom Berj’s injury time equaliser. The tenacious Utterson was given the sponsors award after putting in an impressive show but in defence and going forward. He commented “It’s total relief, we deserved at very least a…
Blyth Spartans 1-1 Workington
Blyth Spartans 1-1 Workington Croft Park FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Saturday 22nd September Attendance: 502 A much improved second half performance ensured that Spartans summoned up that famous old Green and White FA Cup spirit and were rewarded with a replay as they fought back to gain a draw against Blue Square North side Workington. It would be enegetic midfielder Tom Berj who headed home a ninety third minute…
Workington(H) Match Preview
It’s FA Cup time again at Croft Park tomorrow as Blue Square North side Workington are the visitors for a Second Qualifying Round tie. It will be friends reunited as management duo Tommy Cassidy and Paddy Atkinson both had spells with the Borough Park club whilst current players Joe Kendrick and Shaun Vipond(pictured) also spent time with the Reds. Cassidy will hope to have defender Carl Jones back in contention…
Blyth Spartans v Workington Programme Preview
Tommy Cassidy will be looking to knock former club Workington out of this season’s FA Cup, when the Cumbrian side travel to Croft Park this weekend. And the former Northern Ireland international will be hoping for a better result than the two he endured at the start of his Spartans tenure – as the Borough Park side did the double over Cassidy’s side last season. Playing a team in a…
Blyth Sign Callum Hassan
Blyth Spartans can announce that striker Callum Hassan has joined the club. The 6 foot 4 front man played against Blyth for Hartlepool United, Harrogate Town and Whitby Town last season, scoring in the Hartlepool and Harrogate games (see below). The 19-year-old featured in the Hartlepool United first team once and has been with, Blyth’s opponents in Saturday’s FA Cup clash, Workington since the start of this season. Manager Tommy…
Blyth Bag Brittain
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of right-sided midfielder Martin Brittain. The Cramlington-based 27-year-old started his career at Newcastle United, where he featured in the first team a total of 8 times. He has since gone on to play for Ipswich Town, Yeovil Town, Carlisle United, Walsall, Kidderminster Harriers and Gateshead. He was released by Gateshead at the end of last season and looked to be moving to Northern League…