The club has received news that today’s (Saturday) match with Hinckley United has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. News of when the re-arranged game will be played will posted on here when it has been decided
Hinckley United (20 Feb 2010) – Pitch Inspection Saturday
The club have been informed that a pitch inspection will take place tomorrow morning at 7.45am to ascertain whether the proposed fixture away to Hinckley United can take place. We will publish the result of the pitch inspection here as soon as we have received it.
Tait ‘Hooks’ New Man
With Mark Doninger heading over the Irish Sea to play for Sligo Rovers and Chris McCabe facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury, Blyth Spartans’ manager Mick Tait has moved quickly to sign a replacement in the form of midfield man Neal Hooks from Ilkeston Town (pictured below challenging Blyth Spartans Captain Gareth Williams). The tall midfielder, 22, is a local lad who has been playing for Ilkeston…
Mark Doninger signs for Sligo Rovers
Blyth Spartans can confirm that midfielder Mark Doninger has signed for League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers following a successful trial period. The club would like to thank Mark for his efforts in his spell at Croft Park and would like to wish every success in his future career.
Stephen Harrison – Suspension
Stephen Harrison’s red card in Saturday’s clash with Stafford Rangers will see the right back miss three games through suspension. The games, assuming that there are no changes to the fixture list in the mean time, are as follows: – 27 Feb 2010 (H) AFC Telford United 02 Mar 2010 (A) Workington 06 Mar 2010 (H) Northwich Victoria
Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 2 (Sponsors)
A photo gallery of the sponsors for the Blyth Spartans v Stafford Rangers match on 13 February 2010. Should you be interested in getting involved in sponsoring the Spartans see the Commercial section for more details. Match Sponsor – Karen Hertwick ______________________________________________ Match Ball Sponsor – Matthew Hurren ______________________________________________ Man of the Match Sponsor – Plessey Pantry ______________________________________________
Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 2 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Stafford Rangers match played on Saturday 13 February 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. Jack Norton – 6/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 6/10 3. John Brackstone – 5/10 4. Michael Tait – 7/10 5. Gareth Williams – 7/10 6. Richard Pell – 7/10 (Star Man) 7. Chris McCabe – 7/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 7/10…
Blyth Spartans 1 Harrogate Town 0 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Harrogate Town match played on Tuesday 9 February 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Scott Dewhurst. Team 1. Mark Bell – 6/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 7/10 3. John Brackstone – 7/10 4. Michael Tait – 8/10 5. Gareth Williams – 7/10 6. Richard Pell – 7/10 7. Chris McCabe – 8/10 (Star Man) 8. Stephen Turnbull – 8/10…
Chris McCabe
The Club has received the following update on the unfortunate injury to Chris in Saturday’s match – “Chris was operated on yesterday morning (Sunday) and has had a pin and a small plate inserted above his ankle. He will be released from North Tyneside hospital (ward 5) this coming Wednesday. The surgeons are confident that a full recovery will be made but unfortunately Chris will not be kicking a football…
Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 2 (More Match Photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from the match between Blyth Spartans and Stafford Rangers, which ended in a 2.2 draw.