Blyth Spartans travelled to Solihull on Saturday and came away with a point. Their aim was to collect all three available but despite late opportunities to win the game they had to settle for one. So it was a case of the old saying ‘close, but no cigar’. And this despite the visitor’s new on loan signing Rikki Bains playing like he was, in fact, enjoying one of Cuba’s best-known…
Solihull Moors 1 Blyth Spartans 1 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Solihull Moors v Blyth Spartans match played on Saturday 7th November 2009. The merit marks were awarded by Jeff Young. Team 1. Mark Bell – 7/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 7/10 3. Kenny Boyle – 7/10 4. Michael Tait – 7/10 5. Gareth Williams – 7/10 6. Rikki Bains – 8/10 (Star Man) 7. Chris McCabe – 8/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 7/10…
Rikki Bains Signs On Loan
The club can confirm that they have received confirmation from the FA and Darlington that the loan signing of Rikki Bains has been completed. The intial loan deal will see Bains at Blyth Spartans until the 6 December 2009.
Possible Loan Signing / Rob Dale Update
Blyth Spartans are hoping to register a short term loan agreement with Darlington FC for centre half Rikki Bains. If all the necessary paperwork checks out today then Rikki will be in the squad for Saturday’s trip to Solihull Moors. Meanwhile the club are happy to report that Robert Dale’s operation has been completed successfully and his 4-week recuperation/training programme has begun.
Half Season Tickets Available On Line
SpartansFans should note that for the first time, you are able to buy Blyth Spartans season tickets on-line through the shop, thus enabling the use of credit/debit cards. The half season tickets (available in both full and concession) are valid from the 1 January 2010 until the end of the current season and offer an excellent Christmas present for a Spartans-obsessed loved one. The prices of the half season tickets…
Half Season Tickets Available On Line
SpartansFans should note that for the first time, you are able to buy Blyth Spartans season tickets on-line through the shop, thus enabling the use of credit/debit cards. The half season tickets (available in both full and concession) are valid from the 1 January 2010 until the end of the current season and offer an excellent Christmas present for a Spartans-obsessed loved one. The prices of the half season tickets…
Fans Seek Programmes
We get various requests from people who are willing to buy specific Spartans programmes to add to their collections. Should anyone have the programmes detailed below and would like to part with the programmes, We can put the owners in touch with the people who would like to buy them. Required Programmes v Cleveland Bridge (League Cup) – 1985/86 v Maidstone (Friendly) – 1990 v Burton Albion (FA Cup) –…
Fixture Changes
The club can announce the following rearranged fixtures: – 24 Nov 2009 – Northwich Victoria (A) – Blue Square North* 02 Feb 2010 – Stalybridge Celtic (A) – Blue Square North * This fixture is subject to there being no replay in the FA Trophy game against Stafford Rangers. SpartansFans are to note that the Tynetec Senior Cup match at home to Morpeth Town is still to be arranaged. Details…
David Graham – Ilkeston Town
It has been confirmed that Ilkeston Town striker David Graham broke his leg in the Blyth Spartans v Ilkeston Town game on Saturday. Blyth Spartans (and I’m sure its supporters) would like to wish the player a speedy recovery.
Blyth Spartans 1 Ilkeston Town 4 (Sponsors)
A photo gallery of the sponsors for the Blyth Spartans v Ilkeston Town match on 31 October 2009. Should you be interested in getting involved in sponsoring the Spartans see the Commercial section for more details. Match Sponsor – Carlsberg UK ______________________________________________ Match Ball Sponsor – Express Engineering ______________________________________________ Man of the Match Sponsor – Kevin Thompson ______________________________________________