Sunderland’s website has given an indication of a strong looking reserve team that is likely to face Blyth Spartans tonight (7.30 kick off at Croft Park) which is as follows: – 1. Marton Fulop 2. Liam Bagnall 3. Robbie Weir 4. Teemu Tainio 5. Jean-Yves M’Voto 6. Dan Madden 7. Jordan Cook 8. Liam Noble 9. Oumare Tounkara 10. David Healy 11. Nathan Luscombe With subs from Craig Lynch, Ben…
Fantasy Football 2010-2011
As has been the case for the last few seasons, the supporters club will be running their annual Fantasy Football competition, which is a private league run through the official Premier League competition. Entry to the competition is free and is basically just a bit of fun. Should you wish to enter the details are listed below: – You are invited to play in the Fantasy Premier League called SpartansFans.co.uk….
Seven sign on for the Spartans
Following the weekend’s friendly win against Berwick Rangers, seven of last season’s squad signed registration forms for the Blue Square Bet North, these were the following: – John Alexander Ian Graham Stephen Harrison Neal Hooks Michael Tait Stephen Turnbull Gareth Williams This is in addition to the previously announced Paul Brayson, Robert Dale and Chris Swailes. The club also announced the signing of left back Phil Cave earlier today. The…
Blyth Spartans sign Phil Cave
The club can announce the signing of left back Phil Cave. The 23 year old started his career at Newcastle United and upon his release from the Magpies, he trained briefly with Blyth before trialing with David Beckham’s MLS side LA Galaxy, and subsequently joined Gateshead. A successful first season at the International Stadium, that saw him score 9 goals from left back, gained the defender a move into the…
Simon Todd and Darren Craddock leave the club
The club can confirm that midfielder Simon Todd and defender Darren Craddock have left the club to join Durham City and Whitby Town respectively. The club would like to wish both players all the best at their new clubs and thank them for the efforts whilst at Croft Park.
New Physio Appointed
Blyth Spartans have acted quickly in replacing the departing Gary Neasham with the appointment of Susan Coates as the club’s physiotherapist. Susan spent the previous summer as physiotherapist to Durham Cricket Club second XI and is no stranger to Croft Park having stood in for “Neash” on a number of occasions. Susan will also become Mrs Dale next summer. Welcome Susan.
Blyth Spartans 3 Berwick Rangers 0 (Match Reaction)
Blyth Spartans manager Mick Tait was pleased with his side’s 3-0 defeat of Berwick Rangers in its first pre-season friendly. “Results are not that important in these games but it’s still good to win,” he said. “Pre-season is all about getting players fit but I thought we were excellent in the first half considering we’d only trained three times although we did run out of steam in the second half…
Blyth Spartans 3 Berwick Rangers 0 (Match Photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from Blyth’s opening pre-season friendley against Scottish 3rd Division side Berwick Rangers, which saw the Spartans cruise to a comfortable 3.0 win.
Gary Neasham leaves the Club
Blyth Spartans regretfully announce that physiotherapist Gary Neasham has left after six years at the club to take up a full time position at Gateshead FC. Appointed at the start of the 2003-2004 season under the management of Paul Baker, Gary has been with the club through the Unibond Premier Division winning season and the remarkable FA Cup run of 2008-2009 under Harry Dunn and has often been one of…
Pre-Season Update
Blyth Spartans are gearing up for the new season with training having started and a batch of attractive pre-season friendlies on the horizon – with a discount ticket offer available. “We trained for the first time on Saturday,” said Blyth manager Mick Tait. “It went very well. I’d asked the lads to do some training on their own with friendlies starting on 10th July and I was pleased with their…