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Blyth Spartans extended their unbeaten run to eight, with a goalless draw against Eastwood Town at Croft Park on Saturday. It was always going to be difficult to emulate the heroics of Monday night against Droylsden in the FA Trophy and this was by no means a classic but nevertheless Blyth gained a valuable point against the in-form Badgers. Along with the clean sheet, the other major positives for Mick…
Blyth Spartans stormed in to the last eight of the FA Trophy with a stunning performance in this third round replay at The Butchers Arms Ground, to set up an eagerly anticipated Quarter Final tie with arch rivals Gateshead, at Croft Park. Following the controversy which arose in the game on Saturday, with the officials failing to spot a blatant hand ball by Droylsden’s Ciarran Kilheeney, which prevented a Michael…
An enthralling cup tie between Blyth Spartans and Droylsden ended all square at Croft Park, meaning the drama is to be continued at the Butchers Arms Ground on Monday night, where the sides will meet for a replay. This action packed contest included everything from heated exchanges to unbelievable goals but the post match debate centred on a pivotal moment in the first half. With Blyth trailing by a single…
Blyth’s veteran central defender Chris Swailes (pictured left) believes the Spartans can continue their excellent form in both the Blue Square Bet North and FA Trophy, providing they steer clear of injuries and suspensions. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s hugely anticipated FA Trophy 3rd Round clash with Droylsden at Croft Park, Swailes admitted that Blyth’s run of four league victories in a row has given them renewed hope of reaching the…
Blyth Spartans recorded their fourth consecutive victory in the Blue Square Bet North against a competitive Stafford Rangers at Croft Park. Mick Tait was probably hoping for a more comfortable afternoon against Matty Elliot’s struggling side as Spartans went behind to an early penalty before taking full control of the contest and racing in to a 3-1 lead. A battling Stafford pulled a goal back with 20 minutes to spare…
Blyth Spartans’ Robbie Dale (pictured left) described the display over Gainsborough on Tuesday night as the best away performance he’s been a part of in a green and white shirt. And who can argue with the skilful attacker on this evidence, as Trinity failed to resist an irrepressible Blyth recording their sixth away win of the season, thanks to strikes from Paul Brayson and Neal Hooks. Mick Tait’s side were…
Blyth Spartans have won many admirers with their style of football in recent weeks but the proof that they can also ‘win ugly’ was evident at Ewen Fields on Saturday. Goals from Nicky Deverdics and Neal Hooks were enough to ensure Blyth returned from Cheshire with all three points after a gritty display against Hyde FC. Victory completes the double over their counterparts from the North West and moves Blyth…
Blyth Spartans’ manager Mick Tait praised his team for remaining cool under pressure in the opening stages of Tuesday night’s game against Telford United. Tait believes that the composure shown from his players, despite the initial onslaught from the visiting side was crucial in producing an excellent home win. “We could easily have gone a goal or two down. They were passing the ball better and creating more chances but…
Goalkeeper Dan Lowson expressed his delight after tasting victory and keeping a clean sheet on his Blyth Spartans debut against high flying Telford United. He said: “I’ve played against Telford before so I knew it would be a tough game. It’s obviously great to keep a clean sheet but winning is the most important thing. It was fantastic for us.” Lowson added: “I didn’t realise that they hadn’t lost a…
Blyth Spartans inflicted a first away defeat of the season on promotion chasing Telford United at Croft Park on Tuesday night. The prolific Paul Brayson netted twice in the first half to move ahead in the Blue Square North goal scoring charts and Michael Tait sealed the win with a lofted shot, 10 minutes from time. Blyth weathered an early storm as the in-form visitors piled on the pressure but…