Spartans keeper Conor Grant came away from the rollercoaster 3-3 draw with Marine insisting that his defence’s performance didn’t warrant conceding three goals. A late goal from Marine substitute Karl Noon denied Spartans a morale boosting win against the Merseyside outfit but Grant felt his side couldn’t have done much more. The former Gretna stopper said “Sometimes you get games like that and it can happen, football is a game…
Big week ahead for Jones and Spartans
After getting ninety minutes under his belt in the topsy turvy 3-3 draw with Marine, Spartans defender Carl Jones looked ahead to a big week for the club as they prepare to travel to Stocksbridge Park Steels on Tuesday night and then entertain Garforth Town in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup next Saturday. Jones was impressive at the heart of the Spartans defence alongside captain Wayne Buchanan…
Vipond taking the positives despite late blow
Spartans midfielder Shaun Vipond reflected on the late equaliser conceded against Marine and insisted that his side had no reason to be negative after such a good showing against a side who had a 100% record going into the clash at Croft Park. The much fancied Merseyside outfit were four wins from four with only one goal conceded so far this term but a strong showing from Spartans was nearly…
Blyth Spartans 3-3 Marine
Blyth Spartans 3-3 Marine Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League 1st September 2012 Attendance: 367 A late goal from substitute Karl Noon denied Spartans a win in a rollercoaster of a match against a Marine side who lost their 100% record. Following the 3-1 win at Whitby Town on Bank Holiday Monday, Spartans knew they were in for a much tougher task against a side who had won all four…
Marine fan on his bike for MS
When Marine travel to Croft Park tomorrow the vast majority of people connected with the club will be travelling by coach, however one supporter is taking a tougher route and it’s all in a good cause. In order to raise awareness for the MS Trust, Marine’s charity fundraiser Peter McCormack is getting on his bike and cycling the 187 mile cycle to the match over two days. In the Queen’s…
Blyth Spartans v Marine Programme Preview
Spartans will look to extend their unbeaten run in this fixture, when they entertain Marine on Saturday afternoon. Blyth have won four and drawn one of the last five meetings with Marine, going back to a 0-0 draw in December 2004. It will not be plain sailing for Spartans though – as The Mariners have won all four of their Evo-Stik League Northern Premier games this season, conceding only one…
Marine(h) Match Preview
After Monday’s late show at Whitby Town that saw Spartans win their second game of the season, Marine travel to Croft Park tomorrow(Saturday) looking to maintain one of only three 100% records in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. With four wins from four games and only one goal conceded, Marine will provide Tommy Cassidy’s side with their toughest test of the season. The Spartans manager should have a fully fit…
Conor taking nothing for Grant-ed
Spartans keeper Conor Grant has revealed that he is relishing the battle with fellow stopper Matty Hunter for the number one spot and knows that he has to keep performing otherwise the former Monkseaton Academy man will be ready to take his place. Grant has started all four league fixtures so far, keeping one clean sheet at home to Stocksbridge Park Steels in the process. The former Carlisle United and…
Blyth Spartans 1 Hednesford Town 2 (Match Sponsors)
The photo below shows the match sponsors for the home game against Hednesford Town played on Saturday 25 August 2012. Should you ish to get involved in sponsoring the Spartans please get in touch with the club’s General Manager Ian Evans (te: 01670 352373) MATCH SPONSORS: QUANTUM ELITE
Whitby Town 1 Blyth Spartans 3 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the Merit Marks for the Blyth Spartans team awarded for the EvoStick Premier Division game away to Whitby Town. The marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. TEAM: 1. Conor Grant – 8/10 2. Shaun Utterson – 7/10 3. Joe Kendrick – 7/10 4. Sam Hodgson – 7/10 5. Wayne Buchanan (Captain) – 7/10 6. Jordan Mellish – 7/10 7. Lee Mason – 8/10 8. Shaun Vipond –…