Press Statement re Darlington FC

Deatiled below is a statement from the Conference Board regarding the current position at Darlington FC: – “It has been confirmed by Darlington FC, that they have today (Tuesday 3rd January 2012) entered into administration. In compliance with Football Conference Rule 14.A.1., the club is automatically deducted 10pts from the club’s total so far accrued this season. To retain its position in Blue Square Bet Premier for next season, Darlington…

4th January 2012
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Forster Returns from South Shields

3rd January 2012

The club can confirm that midfielder Adam Forster’s loan spell at Northern League side South Shields has ended and the player has returned to the club. He will, therefore, be available for selection in Saturday’s away game with Boston United.

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Premier Sports – Cambridge v Southport

During Premier Sports live Blue Square Bet Premier coverage of Cambridge United v Southport this Thursday night at 7pm, viewers will again be able to become part of the coverage in a unique and original way. Non-league fans are encouraged to contact the commentators Steve Bower and Ian Snodin during the show – including in-game – and they will incorporate the messages into the coverage. During the last game at…

3rd January 2012
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Blyth Spartans 0 Workington 3 (Match Reaction)

An enraged Tommy Cassidy branded his side’s performance against Workington on Monday as ‘embarrassing’ and claimed it was simply not good enough for a club of Blyth Spartans’ stature. After taking the Croft Park hot seat last month, his first two games have both ended in defeat at the hands of Workington – a club he used to manage. And the 2-0 loss on Boxing Day in Cumbria followed by…

2nd January 2012
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Spartans In Triple Swoop

30th December 2011

Blyth Spartans can announce that Tommy Cassidy has made his first moves in the transfer market, securing three new players in the shape of Bury midfielder Max Harrop (one month loan) and the registration of ex-Whitby Town midfielder Sam Hodgson and ex-Hartlepool United defender Jordon Mellish. Max Harrop – Midfielder The Oldham based youngster was originally on the books of Liverpool, before making the move to Gigg Lane. He has…

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Tommy’s out to avoid Spartan tragedy

20th December 2011

New manager Tommy Cassidy has said it would be a “Tragedy” if Blyth Spartans were relegated from the Blue Square North. The 61-year-old was at Croft Park this evening to sign an 18-month contract – after being named as Steve Cuggy’s successor last Friday. Cassidy’s first game will be the visit to Workington – one of his former clubs – on Boxing Day and he is hoping that his side…

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Tommy Cassidy on joining the Spartans

On Saturday Blyth Spartans new manager Tommy Cassidy didn’t know if he was coming or going. He’d been down to be a Guest of Honour at Newcastle United’s home tie with Swansea but having been appointed by Blyth late in the previous week he had to rearrange things as the Spartans were due to take on Altrincham on the same afternoon. But in the morning the game at Croft Park…

18th December 2011
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Pitch Inspection – 9.15am

Due to the current freezing temperature and a ground frost, the club have arranged for a pitch inspection at 9.15am this morning. The outcome of this inspection will be posted here.

17th December 2011
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Tommy Cassidy confirmed as new Manager

Blyth Spartans can confirm that Tommy Cassidy has accepted the position as Manager of the Club. Final details have been agreed and a contract will be signed before tomorrow’s home game against Altrincham. Further press statements will be released in due course.

16th December 2011
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