MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 25th of JANUARY 2010 Present: A Platten, K Scott, I Evans, C Baxter, G Young, S Ord, R Harding & A Bowron. Guets: M Hunter Part; M Tait Apologies; A Seghini, I Hertwick & J Wilkinson. The first part of the meeting was used to discuss team matters with M Tait. a) The possible replacements for Adam Sadler were discussed. b) Player…
Seaton Delaval Tiblisi 3 Spartans U10s 1
After six weeks without a game due to the weather, this may have come down to which team had remembered the most about how to play football. After ten seconds, we were picking the ball out of the back of the net after we gave the ball away at kick off and our defence didn’t react in time to the Delaval attack. Spartans soon reorganised themselves, but another defensive error that…
Fleetwood Town 4 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Reaction)
As Fleetwood Town’s mascot – a giant cod – paraded around their Highbury Stadium on Saturday prior to the game against Blyth Spartans the travelling fans were wondering if there’d be another fish out of water on the pitch when the teams emerged. Earlier in the day Blyth manager Mick Tait had moved to resolve his shortage of defenders for the clash with the top of the table ‘Fishermen’ as…
Adam Sadler
Adam has secured employment with Northumbria University and has informed The Club that he can no longer give the level of time and commitment to carry out his role. Blyth Spartans wish to thank Adam for his for his professionalism, input and commitment during his time with us. Good luck and best wishes for the future Adam, from all at Blyth Spartans.
Familiar Faces Rejoins
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of former Captain Richard Forster from Northern League Side Tow Law Town. With Tow Law having no game today, the defender was drafted in at the last minute to provide cover for Blyth’s defence. Fozzy, who needs no introduction to the Spartans faithful, has travelled with the squad on the bus to today’s game at Fleetwood Town.
Gainsborough Trinity – Possible Fixture Rearrangement
If Gainsborough get through to the next round of the F.A. Trophy by winning their replay away to Tamworth on Tues 26th Jan, our home game against them will be re-scheduled, as this is the date for the next round. Should this be the case we have arranged to bring forward our home game with Hyde United for this date, Sat 30th Jan.
Northwich Victoria 5 Blyth Spartans 1 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Northwich Victoria v Blyth Spartans match played on Tuesday 19th January 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. Jack Norton – 4/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 5/10 3. John Brackstone – 4/10 4. Michael Tait – 7/10 5. Gareth Williams – 6/10 6. Darren Craddock – 5/10 7. Chris McCabe – 6/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 5/10 9. Paul…
Blyth Spartans 3 Vauxhall Motors 2 (More Photos)
A photo gallery supplied by Milton Stonebank showing images from the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Vauxhall Motors played on 16 January 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
2010 Events in the Social Club
The following nights have been organised in the Social Club: – 26 Feb 2010 – Foxx A five piece band playing music from The Trammps, Phil Collins, The Drifters, Beach Boys, Jackson 5, The Proclaimers, Spandau Ballet, Westlife, Temptations and many more. Tickets are available from the Social Club priced at £8.00 26 Mar 2010 – The Ska-Toons Ska/Reggae supremoes that will keep you dancing all night Tickets are available…
Blyth Spartans 3 Vauxhall Motors 2 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Vauxhall Motors match played on Saturday 16th January 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Mark Walker, Adam Dixon and Iain Turton. Team 1. Jack Norton – 7/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 6/10 3. John Brackstone – 6/10 4. Michael Tait – 8/10 (Star Man) 5. Richard Pell – 8/10 6. Darren Craddock – 6/10 7. Chris McCabe – 7/10…