EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER DIVISION
Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE)
Date: Tuesday 18th August 2015
Kick Off: 15:00
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ADMISSION
£10 – Adults
£5 – Concession
£1 – Entry to the POB Stand
TEAM NEWS
We got off to a flying start on the weekend as we took all three points on the road at Barwell. It’s time to turn our attention back to Croft Park as we open the gates to Whitby Town. The Seasiders also got their season off to a great start with a convincing 4-0 win at home to Stourbridge on Saturday, which saw them top the league on goal difference. A tough tie is expected for both clubs as the closest distanced teams go head to head for the first time this year. The reverse fixture at Whitby is Wednesday 28th October.
Ste Turnbull scored the goal which saw Blyth leave Leicestershire with a win on Saturday and he will be looking forward to contributing towards the hopeful victory over the Blue and Whites, something which has not been achieved since August 2012. Dan Maguire made his official return as a sub on the weekend, also winning the penalty which decided the match for the Spartans.
Three points again tonight for Blyth will see us keep tabs on the top of the table sides going into next Saturday’s home tie with Buxton, who beat title contenders Darlington 1883 on the opening day.
IN THE AWAY DUG OUT
Darren Williams – Ex football league player, been in charge since the departure of Tommy Cassidy back in October 2011.
DANGER MAN
Mikey Roberts – Joined from Spennymoor Town in the summer, a goal scoring threat with 20 goals for the Evo Stik Premier North side last season. He already has 1 goal to his name this campaign.
LAST TIME WE MET
Whitby Town 1-0 Blyth Spartans – Sunday 28th December 2014
http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=11941
RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION
Played – 105
Won – 41
Lost – 41
Drew – 23
Scored – 168
Conceded – 163
MUTUAL FRIENDS
Graeme Armstrong
Michael Tait
Steve Pyle
Alex Gildea
Liam Gildea
Steve Johnson
Sam Hodgson
Andy Leeson
Ged Dalton
Shaun Reay
Harry Dunn (Managed both)
Michael Laws
Richard Forster
Craig Skelton
Phil Naisbett
Tommy Cassidy (Managed both)
Mark Bell
Andrew Thompson
Darren Craddock
Callum Hassan
Ash Davis
Liam O’Mahoney
Graham Robinson
Craig Farrell
Richard Pell
Mark Cook
Arjun Purewall
Stephen Tobin
OFFICIALS
Referee: Rebecca Walsh
Assistants: Ashley Royston and Ian Freeland