The club can confirm that midfielder Adam Forster’s loan spell at Northern League side South Shields has ended and the player has returned to the club. He will, therefore, be available for selection in Saturday’s away game with Boston United.
Premier Sports – Cambridge v Southport
During Premier Sports live Blue Square Bet Premier coverage of Cambridge United v Southport this Thursday night at 7pm, viewers will again be able to become part of the coverage in a unique and original way. Non-league fans are encouraged to contact the commentators Steve Bower and Ian Snodin during the show – including in-game – and they will incorporate the messages into the coverage. During the last game at…
Blyth Spartans 0 Workington 3 (Match Reaction)
An enraged Tommy Cassidy branded his side’s performance against Workington on Monday as ‘embarrassing’ and claimed it was simply not good enough for a club of Blyth Spartans’ stature. After taking the Croft Park hot seat last month, his first two games have both ended in defeat at the hands of Workington – a club he used to manage. And the 2-0 loss on Boxing Day in Cumbria followed by…
Blyth Spartans 0 Workington 3 (Match Photos)
Detailed below is an image gallery featuring photos, taken by Steven White, of the the Blue Square North game between Blyth Spartans and Workington, played on Monday 2nd January 2012 at Croft Park. Workington running out 3-0 winners Should you wish to view more of Steven’s work please view his website by clicking HERE
Blyth Spartans 0 Workington 3 (Match Report)
A New Year didn’t bring about a change in fortunes for Blyth Spartans as Workington came away from Croft Park on Monday afternoon with all three points, leaving Tommy Cassidy’s side rooted to the bottom of the Blue Square Bet North table. In his second game in charge, the Irishman saw his former club complete the double over Spartans, following on from a 2-0 Boxing Day defeat in Cumbria. Far…
Spartans In Triple Swoop
Blyth Spartans can announce that Tommy Cassidy has made his first moves in the transfer market, securing three new players in the shape of Bury midfielder Max Harrop (one month loan) and the registration of ex-Whitby Town midfielder Sam Hodgson and ex-Hartlepool United defender Jordon Mellish. Max Harrop – Midfielder The Oldham based youngster was originally on the books of Liverpool, before making the move to Gigg Lane. He has…
Workington 2 Blyth Spartans 0 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Workington v Blyth Spartans match played on Monday December 26th 2011. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. David Knight – 7/10 2. Richie Slaughter – 6/10 3. Phil Cave – 6/10 4. Dan Groves – 5/10 5. Carl Jones – 6/10 6. Greg Pearson – 6/10 7. Chris Emms – 6/10 8. Neal Hooks – 6/10 9. Graeme Armstrong…
Port of Blyth POTM – Dec 2011
GLEN TAYLOR – DECEMBER 2011 In what was a winless month for the Spartans, the award goes to, a player who has exhibited a never say die attitude since his arrival at the club over the summer, Glen Taylor. The tall front man scored a last ditch equaliser against Gloucester City and sparked a fantastic comeback against Bishop’s Stortford to rescue a couple of points which could prove vital later…
Workington 2 Blyth Spartans 0 (Match Report)
It wasn’t to be a happy return to his former club for Blyth Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy (Pictured Right) as his new side slumped to their third successive defeat in the Blue Square Bet North in a game of two halves at Borough Park. The Ulsterman – serving the second of a two match touchline ban incurred at previous club Whitby Town – watched his first game in charge of…
Tommy’s out to avoid Spartan tragedy
New manager Tommy Cassidy has said it would be a “Tragedy” if Blyth Spartans were relegated from the Blue Square North. The 61-year-old was at Croft Park this evening to sign an 18-month contract – after being named as Steve Cuggy’s successor last Friday. Cassidy’s first game will be the visit to Workington – one of his former clubs – on Boxing Day and he is hoping that his side…