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PRESS RELEASE 9 May 2009 Blyth Spartans have announced a replacement for manager Harry Dunn who left the club at the end of the season. Mick Tait, the former Hartlepool and Darlington boss, takes over the Croft Park club with immediate effect. “We are absolutely delighted that Mick has agreed to join us,” said Spartans Chairman Tony Platten. “He brings a wealth of experience and much enthusiasm which will help…
The annual Players’ Presentation evening will take place in the Blyth Spartans Social Club on Friday 8th May with presentations starting at 20:00. The event also includes a free buffet and Disco. Awards presented include:- Players’ Player of the Year Supporters Club Player of the Year SpartansFans.co.uk Player of the Year SpartansFans.co.uk Young Player of the Year The Tom Hedley Award The Golden Boot Award Dräger Player of the Season…
Following the club’s decision not renew the contract of Harry Dunn, we have had a request from a SpartansFan for a breakdown of Harry’s record over his two managerial spells at the club. These are as follows: – ALL GAMES Season Played Won Drew Lost For Against Points 1994 – 1995 61 37 13 11 133 84 1995 – 1996 6 3 0 3 9 11 2004 – 2005 38…
A STATEMENT FROM MR. TONY PLATTEN, CHAIRMAN OF BLYTH SPARTANS AFC Following a Board meeting last night (Monday) I can announce, on behalf of the Directors, that the Club will not be renewing the contract of manager Harry Dunn. Harry’s 2-year contract finished at the end of the season. The Board fully recognise Harry’s achievements at Blyth, most notably, in getting the Club promoted to the Blue Square North three…
The Annual Players’ Presentation evening will take place in the Blyth Spartans Social Club on Friday 8th May starting 20:30. The event also includes a free buffet and Disco. Awards presented include:- Players’ Player of the Year Supporters Club Player of the Year SpartansFans.co.uk Player of the Year SpartansFans.co.uk Young Player of the Year The Tom Hedley Award The Golden Boot Award Dräger Player of the Season Port of Blyth…
The result of Anthony’s sending off at Hyde United means that he will miss our last 2 games of the season, Southport at home and Burscough away as well as the first game next season.
If Hyde Utd are defeated in tonight’s home clash against title chasing Southport and Blyth manage a victory on Saturday over Gainsborough Trinity, (who were beaten 0-1 by Hyde last Saturday), the Spartans will virtually be assured of BSN football next season, bar losing a 19 goal difference advantage over Burscough.
Carlsberg have confirmed that Blyth Spartans, along with a Premiership Club, will be featured in a national radio advert. Further details will follow.
Striker Anthony Shandran signed for us yesterday, full clearance has been accepted by The Football Conference prior to today’s deadline. The talented 27 year old stated off his career at Burnley, where he was a teammate of current Spartans defender Andrew Leeson. He made one sub appearance for the Clarets and also had a loan period at York City and whilst the loan went well for the player (he scored 3…
There are a few tickets still available for our Sportsman’s Dinner on Friday 3rd April, ex Everton player Dave Watson is the speaker and comedian Mick Munro provides the entertainment, tickets are £25 each. A framed Spartans shirt signed by the players of Blackburn Rovers and Blyth Spartans will be amongest the items auctioned on the night e-mail bids would be accepted prior to the auction creating a reserve price for the item. If you would…