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Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of goalkeeper David Knight (pictured left) on loan from Blue Square Bet North rivals Histon. David’s loan will take him up to and including the 3rd December 2011. The 24-year-old, Sunderland based ‘keeper, started his career at Middlesbrough and was part of the FA Youth Cup winning side that featured the likes of James Morrison, David Wheater and Adam Johnson. In his time at…
The club can announce that defender Liam Atkin has left the club to return to former club Ashington. Manager Steve Cuggy commented “It’s a shame that it hasn’t worked out for Liam at Croft Park, but due to him getting some extra responsibilities at work, he’ll no longer be able to fully commit to Blyth.” “His departure is all perfectly amicable and we wish him well at Ashington. He will…
Blyth Spartans can announce that they have been given a bye in the Northumberland Senior Cup and will now go straight into the quarter finals of the competition. The quarter finals will be staged in late November – More details will appear here when the draw has been made.
Blyth Spartans manager Steve Cuggy praised his side’s spirit and determination following their 3-3 draw with Harrogate Town on Bank Holiday Monday. After a disappointing week for Cuggy with defeats away to Guiseley on Tuesday night and Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday Blyth managed to stop the rot with a hard-fought draw at Croft Park. Cuggy said: “I’ve had a horrible weekend to be honest but I was really hopeful that…
‘The Blues Club’ is situated in the corner of Gainsborough Trinity’s Northolme ground. Blues singer Seasick Steve isn’t due to appear but Spartans Steve was there on Saturday and certainly suffering from a dose of the blues. Blyth Spartans manager Steve Cuggy had seen his muted side go down by two goals to nil against an upbeat Lincolnshire side. “It was definitely a disappointing result,” he said. “Losing our last…
The club can confirm that they have received International Clearance for Phil Bannister. This will mean that Phil will be available for this weekend’s games away at Gainsborough Trinity and the home game against Harrogate Town (kick off 3pm)
Spartans suffered a heavy defeat against a clinical Guiseley side – as super-sub Lee Ellington proved to be a thorn in Blyth’s side, finishing with two goals and one assist. Well taken finishes from Danny Forrest and Danny Boshell gave the home side the lead at half-time, before last season’s playoff finalists put Blyth to the sword after the break, with Simon Ainge heading home in between Ellington’s two strikes….
The Scott Bell Fund are organising a fundraising weekend at the Brockwell Seam in Cramlington this Saturday and Sunday (27 & 28 August) with Karaoke and an acoustic Beatles band on the Sunday. Scotty will be going over on the Sunday afternoon and evening for a bit of an all day session – If anyone fancies joining him they are more than welcome. In other fundraising news Whitley Bay are…
Blyth Spartans’ first win of the season was not characterised by any outstanding individual performances. In fact the named Man of the Match, central defender Wayne Buchanan, was magnanimous and honest enough to suggest that perhaps on this occasion the award should have been held over. Blyth manager Steve Cuggy concurred but praised the team effort. “The players played for each other and, although it was not our best performance…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of Chester-le-Street keeper Kyle Barlow as cover. The 20-year-old produced a stunning display in the recent friendly between the two sides, preventing a much heavier defeat for the Cestrians and manager Steve Cuggy was quick to invite Kyle down to training, to take another look and this saw Kyle play as a second half substitute in the 4-0 friendly win over Ashington. Cuggy commented…