A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from todays FA Cup 1st round clash with arch rivals Gateshead, which saw the visitors progress into the second round draw, after scoring a goal in each half.
Blyth Spartans 0 Gateshead 2 (Match Photos)
Detailed below is an image gallery featuring photos, taken by Steven White, of the the FA Cup First Round game between Blyth Spartans and Gateshead, played on Saturday 12th November 2011 at Croft Park. Should you wish to view more of Steven’s work please view his website by clicking HERE
Dublin 2 Blyth – Trip Update
As mentioned previously on this site, there is a charity bike ride to raise money for the Scott Bell Fund taking place next May, to co-incide with Scott’s benefit game (5th May). Whilst the final route from Dublin to Blyth is still to be confirmed, it can announced that the bike ride may have as many as 32 cyclists taking the trip! The Irish side of the event is being…
Ticket Update Blyth vs Gateshead FA Cup 1st Round
The Club can confirm that there will be a limited number of tickets on sale in the Social Club on Saturday morning from 11.00am until 1.00pm. The match is all ticket and there will be NO cash admission on the day. Ticket sales will cease at 1.00pm to comply with FA regulations for all ticket matches.
Armstrong Confident Ahead Of FA Cup Clash
Blyth Spartans captain Graeme Armstrong believes that his side can cause an upset in the first round proper of the FA cup against his former club Gateshead at Croft Park on Saturday. The two sides have had contrasting fortunes in their respective leagues this season with Spartans bottom of the pile in the Blue Square North and Gateshead flying high in 6th position in the Blue Square Premier. Armstrong, however,…
Blyth Spartans v Gateshead – Ticket Sales Reminder
The club can confirm that there will be an open sale of tickets in the Social Club from 7-9pm tonight. Tickets are priced as follows: – Adults – £12 Concessions – £6 Seat in the Port of Blyth stand – £2 (all classes) There will be an additional opportunity to buy tickets (subject to availability) on Saturday morning, with the sales being available from 11am until 1pm Please note that…
Statement on behalf of Blyth Spartans AFC
Blyth Spartans AFC are aware of a complaint of racial abuse having been submitted to the FA, and subsequently to the Football Association of Wales, by our player Richard Offiong. This follows alleged comments made to him by an opposition player during the Blue Square North fixture against Colwyn Bay on Saturday 5th November. It is understood that Colwyn Bay FC are conducting an inquiry in to the alleged incident…
Hyde 1 Blyth Spartans 0 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Hyde v Blyth Spartans match played on Monday 7 November 2011. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. David Knight – 7/10 2. Dan Groves – 7/10 3. Phil Cave – 7/10 4. Wayne Phillips – 7/10 5. Darren Timmons – 7/10 6. Greg Pearson – 7/10 7. Lee Mason – 6/10 8. Neal Hooks – 7/10 9. Graeme Armstrong…
Road to Wembley – Sky Sports
skysports.com will run a Road to Wembley feature, following a team through every round – last year they started with FC United of Manchester, ending with Stoke City. This year with have chosen to start with Blyth Spartans, this will see interviews with Tony Platten and Steve Cuggy in the build up to the game, which will be screened on Friday as well as a reaction piece the week after.
Loan Updates – In and Out
Blyth Spartans can confirm that following the completion of their loan deals Michael Tait and Adam Robinson have returned to Harrogate Town and Bradford City respectively. The club would like to thank Michael and Adam for their efforts at Croft Park and wish them all the best back at their parent clubs. The club can also confirm that Spartans midfielder Seb Anzevui has been loaned to South Shields in order…