The club would like to wish Bob Evans all the best in the future as he embarks on his new life in the Far East. Bob was a key player in agreeing the sponsorship deal with Drager and has remained a keen supporter of the Spartans ever since. All the best Bob!
Kenny Boyle – Suspension
Following Kenny Boyle’s red card on Saturday against Ilkeston Town, the defender will suspended for a total of three games. Current FA guidelines regarding suspensions mean that Kenny will sit out three first team games from Saturday 14 November 2009, this will currently see him miss the following matches: – 14 Nov – (H) Eastwood Town 21 Nov – (H) Stafford Rangers (FA Trophy) 28 Nov – (A) Redditch United…
Blyth Spartans 1 Ilkeston Town 4 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Ilkeston Town match played on Saturday 31 October 2009. The merit marks were awarded by Brian Davison, Andy Westgarth and Dave Charlton. Team 1. Mark Bell – 6/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 6/10 3. John Brackstone – 6/10 4. Mick Tait – 6/10 5. Gareth Williams – 6/10 6. Darren Craddock – 5/10 7. Chris McCabe – 6/10 8. Stephen…
FA Trophy Draw
Blyth Spartans have been drawn at home to Stafford Rangers in the next round of the FA Trophy (3rd Qualifying Round). The fixture will be played on the 21 November 2009. More details to follow.
Blyth Spartans 1 Ilkeston Town 4 (Additional Photos)
A photo gallery supplied by Milton Stonebank showing images from the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Ilkeston Town played on 31 October 2009. (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
Blyth Spartans 1 Ilkeston Town 4 (More Photos)
A photo gallery from Steven Hadlow of the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Ilkeston Town played on 31 October 2009. Should you wish to use any of the images attached please email Steven for permission. For more of Steven’s photos please use this link
Blyth Spartans 1 Ilkeston Town 4 (Match Report)
Saturday 31st October Blue Square North Attendance – 562 BLYTH SPARTANS: Bell, Harrison, Boyle, Tait, Williams, Craddock, McCabe, Turnbull, Brayson, Graham (Alexander), Donninger (Webster). SPARTANS played for an hour with 10 men after Kenny Boyle saw red for a late challenge on David Graham which resulted in him going to hospital with a suspected broken leg. Blyth were still licking their wounds following Tuesday’s heavy defeat in the FA Cup,…
SpartansFans POTM – Oct 2009
ROBERT DALE – OCTOBER 2009 The award for the SpartansFans Player of the Month for October goes to Spartans talisman Rob Dale. The month saw him lead up the Alfreton Town defence a merry dance as he scored the two goals in the game as well as dazzle the crowd with his swaggering runs and passes. He continued his fine form with a ‘Star Man’ showing in the away game…
Port of Blyth POTM – Oct 2009
MICHAEL TAIT – OCTOBER 2009 In a strange month which saw the Spartans produce excellent performances against Hinckley United and Alfreton Town, as well as horror shows against AFC Telford and Ilkeston Town, the most consistent performer of the month and thus the Port of Blyth Player of the Month goes to Michael Tait. His hardworking and committed displays in the heart of the Spartans midfield have been the feature…
Blyth Spartans 1 Ilkeston Town 4 (Match Photos)
HALLOWEEN HORROR SHOW at Croft Park. Blyth’s nightmare week continued as they were torn apart by visitor Ilkeston Town in the first 30 minutes of the match. Blyth were looking to bounce back after being knocked out of the FA Cup at AFC Telford in midweek. If trailing 3-0 after 30 minutes was bad, then matters got worse just before the break when Spartans Defender Kenny Boyle was shown a…