The club can confirm that tomorrow’s game against Droyslden is ‘extremely doubtful’ due to a waterlogged pitch. Droyslden are considering calling in the referee to do a pitch inspection tonight for an early decision. We will post up more news when it has been received.
Max Harrop – Loan Extended
The club can confirm that the loan deal for Max Harrop has been extended up to the 26 February 2012. The young midfielder has been a shining light as the side have put in some of their best performances of the season in the last few games.
Blyth Spartans 1 Altrincham 1 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans V Altrincham match played on Tuesday January 24th 2012. The merit marks were awarded by Andrew Dodds. Team 1. Robert Birdsall – 7/10 2. Richie Slaughter – 7/10 3. Phil Cave – 7/10 4. Max Harrop – 7/10 5. Wayne Buchanan – 9/10 6. Jordon Mellish – 8/10 7. Lee Mason – 6/10 8. Neal Hooks – 7/10 9. Jamie Mole…
Blyth Spartans 1 Altrincham 1 (Match Photos)
A photo gallery supplied by Milton Stonebank showing images from the Blue Square Bet North clash between Blyth Spartans and Altrincham played on 24th January 2012. To view more of Milton’s work please view the following link
Blyth Spartans 1 Altrincham 1 (Match Report)
Blyth Spartans were just 30 seconds away from recording their first league victory since September after Glen Taylor’s second half strike had put them ahead before referee Andrew Miller awarded Altrincham a controversial 95th minute penalty – which Damian Reeves duly tucked away – provoking uproar on the terraces of Croft Park. Ironically, Miller was in charge the last time Spartans won in the Blue Square Bet North – against…
Supporters’ Club Presentation
Prior to Saturday’s home game with Corby Town a presentation was made by Blyth Spartans Supporters Club to the Football Club of £1,200. The money has been raised through sales of merchandise in the Club Shop, programme sales, etc The presentation was made to manager Tommy Cassidy by Brian Davison of the Supporters Club. The Football club would like to thank the Supporters Club for the donation and would also…
Dublin2Blyth Bike Ride Update
As has been mentioned previously a team of cyclists will set off from Dublin in May, with the aim being to cycle their way to Croft Park, via several football grounds, to attend the Scott Bell Benefit Game at Croft Park on 5 May 2012. Two former Spartans, who were teammates of Scotty’s in the treble winning side, Dale Crawford and Peter Snowdon have agreed to join in on the…
Blyth Spartans 1 Corby Town 2 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the merit marks for the Blue Square Bet North clash between Blyth Spartans and Corby Town played on Saturday 21 January 2012. The marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. Robert Birdsall 6/10 2. Dan Groves 6/10 3. Phil Cave 6/10 4. Max Harrop 8/10 5. Wayne Buchanan 7/10 6. Jordan Mellish 7/10 7. Shaun Utterson 7/10 8. Neal Hooks 7/10 9. Graeme Armstrong 6/10 10….
Blyth Spartans 1 Corby Town 2 (Match Report)
Once again, Blyth Spartans won more admirers than points with their performance on Saturday against Corby Town as the hosts were applauded off the field on the final whistle despite another home defeat in the Blue Square Bet North. A goal against the run of play on the stroke of half-time from Corby’s Mark Jones was cancelled out by a second half wonder strike by Max Harrop before Sam Mullarkey…
Blyth Spartans 1 Corby Town 2 (Match Reaction)
Tommy Cassidy, manager of Blue Square North Blyth Spartans, tells of a saying in football that players can’t promise to play well but they can promise to work hard. His side fulfilled their promise to put in the effort in their game at home to Corby on Saturday and actually went further and played well too. But not well enough to win. A 2-1 defeat was harsh on Cassidy’s men…