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After signing on loan for a month from Newcastle United, winger Marcus Maddison made his Spartans debut in the 1-1 draw with Nantwich Town at Croft Park. The Durham born youngster started on the left side of midfield for Paddy Atkinson’s side and played a key role in Wayne Buchanan’s goal as the Spartans skipper got on the end of Maddison’s cross to give his side the lead. For Maddison…
Blyth Spartans can announce the loan signing of Newcastle United youngster Marcus Maddison for an initial period of a month. The 19-year-old is a left sided attacker and will be in the squad for tomorrow’s home clash with Nantwich Town (kick off 3pm) The deal, reported elsewhere, to bring Michael Riley (also Newcastle United) has not been confirmed yet and as things stand at present, he will not be available…
After completing his first week as permanent manager of Spartans, Paddy Atkinson has revealed that he and his assistant Tom Wade are working hard to bring in new faces to the club. Since the duo took over the helm at Croft Park former Consett midfielder Jack Stanger and the returning Richie Slaughter have been their only acquisitions and both have impressed in their fleeting appearances so far but Atkinson is…
As he reflected on his side’s exit from the Northumberland Senior Cup at the hands of Whitley Bay, Paddy Atkinson bemoaned Spartans’ lack of a killer touch. Atkinson’s side got themselves into several decent positions and created chances but couldn’t find the finishing touches as their Northern League opponants gave them a lesson in finishing by taking two of their better chances. The newly installed Spartans manager said “I’m not…
The club can announce that the rearranged fixture at Croft Park against FC United of Manchester on Saturday 1st December will be broadcast live on Radio Northumberland. The original fixture was to be played in Manchester but due to complications has been rescheduled to be played at Croft Park. Local internet based station Radio Northumberland has taken the opportunity to broadcast the game live and commentary will be provided by…
The Club can announce that terms have been agreed for Craig Farrell to leave the Spartans and he will be joining Whitby Town. Since joining the Club Craig has secured full time employment and his new job has prevented him from being able to train because of the travelling distance from his home on Teeside. Whitby train in Aklam twice a week which is on Craig’s doorstep. He said “I…
The club can announce that Richie Slaughter has returned to the club. The defender played 38 times for the Spartans last season and moved to Newcastle Benfield in the summer. His re-appearance at Croft Park could be timely with Shaun Utterson suspended this weekend after picking up his 5th booking recently. Welcome back Richie.
The club can announce the following fixtures: – Whitley Bay – Away – Northumberland Senior Cup Tuesday November 20, 2012 – Kick off 7.30pm FC United of Manchester – Home* – EvoStik Premier League Saturday December 1, 2012 – Kick off 3.00pm (* This fixture was originally scheduled to be an away game) The following EvoStik Premier League fixtures are still to be arranged: – Ilkeston Town – Home Kendal…
The club would like to wish striker Phil Airey a very happy 21st Birthday. All the best Phil!