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Stephen Turnbull (pictured left) returned from suspension to claim the match ball in a convincing win over North Shields in the Quarter Final of the Northumberland Senior Cup. Robbie Dale scored the other goal in a game which Blyth controlled from start to finish in front of an impressive crowd of 341 at Croft Park. In the first chance of the game Dan Groves saw his header flash just wide…
With a £4,000 carrot being dangled in front of their noses and a chance to be in the first round draw of the F.A. Trophy on Monday this was an extremely important game for Blyth Spartans F.C. On occasions like these the performance is secondary to the result and Mick Tait would have taken a victory by hook or by crook prior to kick off, or should that be by…
The Spartans travelled the 540 mile round trip to Cheltenham Town’s Whaddon Road (the temporary home of Gloucester City) buoyed by a recent run of form which has seen the Spartans win 4 games and draw 1 of the last five that they have played. Spartans Manager Mick Tait was unable to call on influential midfielders Robert Dale and Michael Tait from the start, as the duo, recovering a knee…
Croft Park welcomed back some old faces in a Harrogate team looking to avenge a 5-2 home defeat which Spartans inflicted when the sides last met back in April. Although the score-line wasn’t quite as emphatic, another three points and an unbeaten run that now extends to five will be extremely pleasing for Blyth manager Mick Tait. On a freezing night it was the visitors who were almost caught cold…
An entertaining game ended in stalemate at Croft Park extending Blyth’s unbeaten run in the league to four. Spartans just edged a close encounter but were unable to unlock the meanest defence in the division in front of a crowd of 558. Blyth’s wingers combined to fashion the first real chance when Stephen Turnbull made a strong run down the left and cut a ball back to Liam O’Mahoney but…
A wonder goal from left back Phil Cave (pictured left) was the pick of the bunch as Blyth recorded their third successive league win in a seven goal thriller at the Rockingham Triangle. Despite leading 3-0 at half time, Spartans were left shell shocked after the break as three quick fire goals drew the home side level. Once again, goal machine Paul Brayson came to Blyth’s rescue when he scored…
Birthday boy Chris Swailes couldn’t Hyde his delight following a goal and a performance to savour at Croft Park. The veteran centre half who turned 40 last week played a big part in a game full of incident which included a penalty save, a bizarre own goal, a sending off and a tremendous free kick from Blyth skipper Paul Brayson. The game, in fact started slowly with Blyth seeing a…
A regal performance at the Coronation Ground, crowned by two spot kicks from skipper Paul Brayson earned a welcome three points for a galvanized Blyth Spartans. Making his debut for Blyth was goalkeeper Mark Gillespie who is on-loan from Carlisle United. The 18 year old was called upon as early as the second minute when he showed safe hands in saving a free kick from Eastwood’s Lee Stevenson. Spartans travelling…
On a miserable day for Spartans, Gainsborough punished some basic errors from the home side to leave Blyth boss Mick Tait reflecting on what has been a difficult week at Croft Park. Blyth began the game well with Liam O’Mahoney, in his first start for the club, finding Alexander with a low cross but the striker couldn’t direct his volley on target. Spartans once again looked the more likely to…
Saturday 18th September Attendance: 437 BLYTH SPARTANS: Cunningham, Harrison, Cave, Tait, Swailes, Buchanan, Deverdics, Turnbull (sub Graham), Brayson, Hooks, Dale. Subs not used: Smith, Morris, Alexander, Groves. VAUXHALL MOTORS: Tynan, Noone, Dames (sub Taylor), Hannigan, Marsh-Evans, Keith Smith, Prince, Brown, Anorou, Wilson, Mahon. Subs not used: Wright, Mboa, Ritchie. Spartans battled back for a point after playing the last quarter of the game with 10 men following Phil Cave’s dismissal….