As the teams took to the pitch at Hyde’s Ewen Fields ground on Saturday the tannoy blasted out Queen’s ‘Under Pressure’. In the circumstances, with Hyde struggling at the wrong end of the Blue Square Bet North table, it was an apposite choice. It turned out to be a contest in which the pressurised hosts pushed for valuable points and in which the visitors, Blyth Spartans, turned in a performance…
Minutes of the Blyth Spartans Supporters Club Committee meeting held on 15/1/11
Minutes of the Blyth Spartans Supporters Club Committee meeting held on 15/1/11 Present: Bobby Bell, David Wall, Deborah Wall, Brian Bell, Scott Dewhurst, Gillian Wall, Anthony Seghini, Chris Doyle, Andrew Westgarth, Brian Davison, Jane Freeman Correspondence: The usual array of bills and requests. Treasurer: A healthy balance after all bills have been settled. Programme: Problems have been encountered recently regarding the delivery of the programme. It was agreed that we…
Mark Gillespie Presentation
Prior to his last game on loan for the club, ‘keeper Mark Gillespie was presented with a Spartans ‘keeper shirt signed by all his ‘temporary’ teammates. As has been stated previously, everyone connected with Blyth Spartans wishes Mark all the best with the rest of his career.
Blyth Spartans 2 Altrincham 1 (Sponsors)
Detailed below is a gallery showing the sponsors from the Blyth Spartans v Altrincham FA Trophy game on 15 January 2011. Should you wish to get involved sponsoring the Spartans please contact Ian Evans (01670 352 373 or generalmanager@blythspartans.com) to discuss your requirements. Match Sponsors – Cannock Spartans ___________________________________ Man of the Match Sponsors – The Laceadonians ___________________________________ Match Ball Sponsors – Matt Hurren Welcome Home Party ___________________________________ Match Ball…
Two Football Coaches Required For Juniors
Blyth Spartans juniors are looking for two coaches to look after their intake, under 8’s squad. This squad does not play competitive football but are coached and trained in readiness for small sided football, in competition, at the under 9’s age group. The successful applicants do not necessarily need their coaching badges, as Blyth Spartans will finance progression through each recognised and required level. CRB checks will also be undertaken…
Blyth Spartans 3 AFC Telford United 0 (Manager’s Reaction)
Blyth Spartans’ manager Mick Tait praised his team for remaining cool under pressure in the opening stages of Tuesday night’s game against Telford United. Tait believes that the composure shown from his players, despite the initial onslaught from the visiting side was crucial in producing an excellent home win. “We could easily have gone a goal or two down. They were passing the ball better and creating more chances but…
Dan Delighted After Spartans Debut
Goalkeeper Dan Lowson expressed his delight after tasting victory and keeping a clean sheet on his Blyth Spartans debut against high flying Telford United. He said: “I’ve played against Telford before so I knew it would be a tough game. It’s obviously great to keep a clean sheet but winning is the most important thing. It was fantastic for us.” Lowson added: “I didn’t realise that they hadn’t lost a…
Blyth Spartans 3 AFC Telford United 0 (Match Report)
Blyth Spartans inflicted a first away defeat of the season on promotion chasing Telford United at Croft Park on Tuesday night. The prolific Paul Brayson netted twice in the first half to move ahead in the Blue Square North goal scoring charts and Michael Tait sealed the win with a lofted shot, 10 minutes from time. Blyth weathered an early storm as the in-form visitors piled on the pressure but…
Exec Committee Meeting (17 Jan 2011)
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING ON MONDAY 17 JANUARY 2011 Attendees: A Platten, K Scott, C Baxter, J Freeman, S Frake , J Young, A Bowron Apologies: S Ord Guest: A Seghini 1. Minutes of previous meeting Accepted 2. Matters Arising. – Discussions are continuing with NCC regarding the future of the PFS, a report is expected from NCC this week. 3. Correspondence. – Transport arrangements have been made for…
FA Trophy Draw
Blyth have been drawn at home to Droylsden in the last sixteen of the FA Trophy to be played on Saturday, 05/02/2011 The full draw is – No Home KO Away 1 Dorchester Town or Eastbourne Borough 15:00 Guiseley AFC 2 Mansfield Town 15:00 Alfreton Town or Cambridge United 3 Blyth Spartans AFC 15:00 Droylsden 4 Luton Town 15:00 Gloucester City 5 AFC Telford United 15:00 Darlington 6 Woking 15:00…