Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that the finest 60’s R’n’B band in the North East, The Junco Partners, will perform their Christmas Special at the Social Club, to a limted audience of 140, on Friday 2nd December 2011 (Doors open at 7.30pm). Formed in 1964, the Junco Partners started out playing to North East crowds in Newcastle and Sunderland. They later went on to play alongside the likes of…
Blyth Spartans Sign Jamie Mole
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of former Hearts striker Jamie Mole. The 23-year-old, who is originally from Newcastle, has played for the Edinburgh side for the last six seasons, amassing over 40 first team appearances and scoring 4 times in the SPL. He has also featured on loan for Raith Rovers, Dunfermline, Queen of the South and Livingston. A friend of Spartans midfielder Neal Hooks, he has been training…
Gloucester City 4 Blyth Spartans 0 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Gloucester City v Blyth Spartans match played on Saturday 22nd October 2011. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. David Knight – 7/10 2. Dan Groves – 5/10 3. Phil Cave – 6/10 4. Michael Tait – 6/10 5. Carl Jones – 6/10 6. Wayne Buchanan – 5/10 7. Adam Forster – 5/10 8. Neal Hooks – 6/10 9. Graeme…
Fixture Rearrangement – Hyde FC
Following Blyth’s progress in the FA Cup, the proposed fixture with Hyde FC, originally planned for this Saturday, has been rearranged for Monday 7 November, with a 7.45pm kick off.
Northumberland Senior Cup – Newcastle Benfield
The draw for the quarter finals of the Northumberland Senior Cup has been made and will see Blyth Spartans face Newcastle Benfield at Croft Park. The time and date for the tie is yet to be determined, but the ties are to be played on or before Saturday 26th November and, once confirmed, the details will be announced here.
Gloucester City 4 Blyth Spartans 0 (Match Report)
Blyth Spartans are still looking for their first away win of the season in the Blue Square Bet North after a dismal performance saw them slump to a third successive defeat on their travels at the hands of Gloucester City on Saturday. Furthermore, Spartans manager Steve Cuggy will be without reliable central defender Wayne Buchanan for three of Blyth’s upcoming fixtures, with the Irishman receiving a straight red card at…
Gloucester City 4 Blyth Spartans 0 (Match Reaction)
Cheltenham is probably more renowned for horse racing than for a long tradition of football. After seeing his team fail spectacularly against Gloucester City in Cheltenham on Saturday Blyth Spartans’ manager Steve Cuggy is unlikely to follow the sport of kings’ new code on restricting the use of the whip this coming week. Playing at Cheltenham Town’s Abbey Business Stadium Gloucester beat the visitors by several lengths, running out easy…
Alexander Goes To The Colliers
Blyth Spartans can confirm that striker John Alexander has left the club to join Northern League side Ashington. Manager Steve Cuggy commented “We’ve left John to Ashington to allow him play first team football. With the new signing of Richard Offiong and with Glen Taylor and Phil Bannister regaining fitness, this is something that we could no longer guarentee John at Croft Park, so the move makes sense.” “He’s a…
Blyth Spartans v Whitley Bay Reserves (Friendly)
The club can announce that there is a trial/practise game taking place at Croft Park on Wednesday (Kick off 7pm). Entry to the game will be free of charge and is open to everyone to attend. Manager Steve Cuggy commented “We will be playing Whitley Bay Reserves, who I know well from my time at Hillheads. The game will probably just be 30 minutes each way, but will hopefully prove…
FA Cup Draw – Away to Droylsden
The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup has seen Blyth draw Blue Square Bet rivals Droylsden. The tie will take place at the Butcher’s Arms Ground on Saturday 29 October 2011 (kick off 3pm). This means our away game at Hyde will have to rescheduled. More reaction to follow.