Rememebering the last time we met and some of the silly goals we had given away since Christmas, we sat down and looked at how we could re-organise to go into this game. Playing a slightly different formation which should be better defensively worked. Spartans took the lead in the 2nd quarter through Besty who kept troubling the Cramlington defence. Things were looking good as the game progressed and good…
Josh Gillies joins Whitley Bay
The club can announce that midfielder Josh Gillies has signed for Northern League side Whitley Bay. The 19 year-old, signed from Newcastle Blue Star made his debut for the Spartans against Redditch United in the middle of August and scored his first goal for Blyth a week later finishing off a sweeping move against Corby Town to give Blyth an early lead. He joins a side, managed by former Spartans…
Open Forum – Change of Date
Please note that the proposed Open Forum in the Social Club will now be held on Thursday 25 March 2010. This will give SpartansFans the opportunity to ask any questions that they have of club officials and management. The open forum will start at 7.30pm
Ilkeston Town 2 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Reaction)
According to Blyth Spartans’ manager Mick Tait his side, on Saturday, were “totally dominant” but their hosts Ilkeston Town ultimately lacked restraint, showed their frustration, but were in no mood to be submissive. The Robins ran out 2-1 winners in a game of few thrills but were punished – picking up four cautions and one sending off. “After the early period in which we didn’t work hard enough and when…
Ilkeston Town 2 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Report)
Ilkeston Town: Lowson, Bonner, Murphy (c), Holmes, O’Loughlin, Waterfall, Burge, Green, Ricketts, Morgan-Smith (Watts 56), Zoomers (Ghaichem 60). Subs not used: Coleman, Godden, Caskey. Blyth Spartans: Norton, Harrison, Brackstone, Todd, Foster, Pell, Hooks, Turnbull (Tait 41), Brayson, Graham, Dale. Subs not used: Williams, Alexander, Gillies, Bell. Att: 360 Blyth travelled to Ilkeston without the injured duo of Darren Craddock (foot) and Chris McCabe (broken leg), but were able to draft…
No Match on Tuesday
Following Farsley Celtic’s resignation from the Blue Square North there will obviously be no game this Tuesday at Croft Park between the two sides. As a result the next home game will be Saturday 27 March 2010 (kick off 3pm) against Gloucester City.
Farsley Celtic resign from League
The club have received the following statement from the Football Conference: – On Monday 8th March 2010, the Football Conference was notified that Farsley Celtic FC would be unable to fulfil their Blue Square North fixture on Tuesday 9th March 2010, following advice received from the Administrator overseeing the financial affairs of the club. This meant the club had failed to fulfil three fixtures, with each being a breach of…
Blyth Spartans 0 Workington 0 (Match Photos)
A photo gallery supplied by Milton Stonebank showing images from the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Workington played on 9 March 2010. (Please contact Milton should you wish to use any of the images contained within this post) To see more of Milton’s photographs please click here
Tait to receive Pompey honour
The club has been informed that manager Mick Tait is to be inducted into Portsmouth FC’s Hall of Fame next week. Mick will travel down to the ceremony at the troubled Premiership Club next Friday (prior to the Alfreton Town game). For more info on the ceremony and Tait’s Pompey career please click here Well done Mick!
Blyth Spartans 0 Workington 0 (Sponsors)
Detailed below is a gallery of the Sponsors for the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Workington held on Tuesday 10 March 2010. Should you be interested in sponsoring the Spartans please see the commercial section of the website or contact Ian Evans on (01670) 352373. Match Ball Sponsor – Paul Whittam ________________________________ Man of the Match Sponsor – George Robson ________________________________