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.
Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 2 (Match Reaction)
Surrendering the lead and the opportunity to gain three points were not the most pressing concerns for Blyth Spartans’ manager Mick Tait after the 2-2 draw at home to Stafford Rangers on Saturday. Of much more importance to him was the distressing injury picked up in the game by midfielder Chris McCabe. Well into added time in the first half McCabe and the Stafford right back Andre Francis challenged for…
Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 2 (Match Photos)
A photo gallery from Steven Hadlow of the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Stafford Rangers played on 13 February 2010. Steven has a new website showing his football photography, should you wish to view his work please click here. Should you wish to use any of the images attached please email Steven for permission.