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Spartans midfielder Neal Hooks was delighted to bounce back from the heavy defeat at Worksop Town during the week after his side won a hard fought contest against Stafford Rangers at Croft Park today. The performance of Hooks was one of the highlights of the 1-0 win and he feels his side are starting to feel the benefit of the new passing style managerial duo Paddy Atkinson and Tom Wade…
Spartans manager Paddy Atkinson spoke after last night’s 8-1 defeat at Worksop. “You wouldn’t see some of our play at school-boy level,” he said. “I felt for our front three in the first half because their movement was good but missing the penalty early on knocked everyone’s confidence. We just weren’t good enough in terms of the goals we gave away. I’ve spoken to the back four who were awful…
Following a week of James Bond celebrations and fervour including the 50th anniversary of the first Bond film –Dr. No, Blyth Spartans referenced the mood on Saturday at Croft Park not, sadly, with Pussy Galore but with goals galore. Strip away the six goals however and this wasn’t a blockbuster of a game although it did see Blyth picking up a very handy three points. Spartans manager Paddy Atkinson was…
After scoring his maiden strike in a Spartans shirt recent signing Ryan McGorrigan revealed he was settling into the club quickly and stated he hopes for more goals to come. The striker was signed from Gateshead two weeks ago and made his debut in the 1-1 draw with Rushall Olympic last Saturday but played his part in a first Spartans win since mid September in the 4-2 win over Frickley…
Spartans winger Lee Mason scored his first goal of the season as he got the first goal of four in the 4-2 win over Frickley Athletic. His thirty seventh minute effort was the former Hartlepool United man’s first since scoring the winner in a 2-1 comeback win at Croft Park against Solihull Moors back in April. He said “I’m very happy and hopefully there will more to come this season….
Spartans striker Phil Airey made his return from a groin injury and helped Spartans to three points as the Amble born front man scored a brace in a 4-2 win and he was positive about his own prospects and those of his side after the win. Two clinical finishes from the former Newcastle United Academy prospect showed the little bit of class that Spartans have missed in his absence but…
Following a review of the clubs requirements and staff structure, it is with regret that the Club has decided to release Goal Keeping Coach, Carl King. The Club would like to take this opportunity to thank Carl for his commitment and enthusiasm in his work at the Club and wishes him good luck for the future.
Caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson has felt the need to explain his recent comments to the media – after a group of fans took issue with them on the unofficial Blyth Spartans fans’ forum. Last Friday, Paddy gave an interview to the Evening Chronicle in which it was alleged that he had told supporters to “Forget about the league table until Easter.” However, the 42-year-old has used his programme notes for Saturday’s…
A pallid first half was followed by a perkier one in the game at Croft Park on Saturday. The Spartans didn’t contribute much in the way of quality football in the first 45 minutes but caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson was pleased with the improvement as the game wore on. “Yes, Rushall were better than us but in fact we were the better team in the second period and finished the…
Spartans keepers Conor Grant and Matty Hunter are wearing new training kit thanks to a sponsorship deal with the charity Breathtakers. Once the deal was in place Goalkeeper Coach Carl King was able to provide the two stoppers with brand new training kit and new gloves. The charity supports families who are affected by the rare condition Obliterative Bronchiolitis. King was appreciative of the deal and spoke of his delight…