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…
Blyth Spartans 1 Corby Town 2 (More Photos)
A photo gallery supplied by Milton Stonebank showing images from the Blue Square Bet North clash between Blyth Spartans and Corby Town played on 21 January 2012. To view more of Milton’s work please view the following link
Blyth Spartans 1 Corby Town 2 (Match Photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Corby Tn, which saw the visitors take all three points with a late goal in either half.
Nuneaton Town 2 Blyth Spartans 2 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Nuneaton Town v Blyth Spartans played on Saturday January 14 2012. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. Matty Hunter – 7/10 2. Dan Groves – 7/10 3. Phil Cave – 7/10 4. Neal Hooks – 7/10 5. Wayne Buchanan – 7/10 6. Jordan Mellish – 7/10 7. Shaun Utterson – 7/10 8. Max Harrup – 8/10 9. Graeme Armstrong…
Nuneaton Town 2 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Reaction)
The Blue Square North game at the Triton Showers Community Arena Stadium pitted under pressure Blyth Spartans against hosts, the hotly tipped Nuneaton Town. Numerous chances proliferated in the ensuing 2-2 draw. Those expecting bottom of the table Blyth to be turned over by fourth from top Nuneaton would have been taken aback. Blyth manager Tommy Cassidy came away from the game disappointed that his battling side had not won…
Nuneaton Town 2 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Report)
Blyth Spartans moved off the bottom of the Blue Square Bet North on Saturday with a point in Warwickshire against 10-man Nuneaton Town. Spartans were pegged back from a winning position on two occasions by the promotion contenders – who played the last 32 minutes without right back James Armson after he was sent off for a second bookable offence. Glen Taylor put the visitors ahead on 31 minutes but…
Spartans in The Non-League Paper
The Non-League Paper will be at the Triton Showers Community Arena on Saturday to see if Blyth Spartans can pick up a first league win since September when they take on Nuneaton Town. Spartans are currently bottom of the Conference North and already find themselves 12 points from safety. They need to start turning things round and fast or they will soon be staring Step 3 football in the face….