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Blyth Spartans vs Droylsden – Match Preview

3rd November 2013
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ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: 5th November 2013 Kick Off: 19:45 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Radio Northumberland ADMISSION £10.00 for Adults £5.00 for Concessions £1 entry into the Port of Blyth Stand TEAM NEWS Spartans defeat to Ramsbottom United on Saturday means its full steam ahead on attacking the league and the return to the fixtures…

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Tom talks – after the Ramsbottom game

Spartans’ manager Tom Wade held his hands up after Saturday’s 1-0 FA Trophy defeat against Ramsbottom United. “We didn’t play well. That happens and we will learn from it,” he said. “It’s part of the learning curve the young players are going through. We looked a young, naive inexperienced side – which is what we are. It has to be said as well that Ramsbottom were the better side, full…

3rd November 2013
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Poor performance puzzles Mullen

2nd November 2013
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A downcast Damen Mullen reflected on Spartans FA Trophy exit and the hands of Evo-Stik First Division North side Ramsbottom United but admitted that he was at a loss to explain why his side didn’t perform on the day. A wonder strike from Rams captain Daniel Warrender won the tie for the Rams but Mullen that both him personally and the entire side “just didn’t perform”. “Obviously we were on…

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Blyth Spartans 0-1 Ramsbottom United

2nd November 2013
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In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 0-1 Ramsbottom United Saturday 2nd November Croft Park FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round Att: 298 On a dreary Northumberland afternoon Spartans were left feeling as grey as the skies above Croft Park as a wonder strike from Ramsbottom United captain Daniel Warrender dumped them out of the FA Trophy. If ever a game was summed up by the…

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New release should make Green Army ‘appy

1st November 2013
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There have been many developments over the last year for our media portfolio. There has been introduction of the likes of the club’s Instagram account, Official Podcasts, Radio Northumberland commentary, BSAFCTV and the continued use of the club’s official Twitter and Facebook accounts. That didn’t go unnoticed as we were awarded the “Evo-Stik League PR Club of the Year” in June. Well now thanks to supporter and Supporters Club Committee…

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Blyth Spartans vs Ramsbottom United (FA Trophy) – Match Preview

31st October 2013
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ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: 2nd November 2013 Kick Off: 15:00 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Radio Northumberland ADMISSION £10.00 for Adults £5.00 for Concessions £1 entry into the Port of Blyth Stand TEAM NEWS It’s back to cup football for Spartans after returning to winning ways in the league at Croft Park. A 2-0…

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“We’re the famous Blyth Spartans” book launch night announced

30th October 2013
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Blyth Spartans are to host a launch night for Ken Sproat’s soon to be released book “We’re the famous Blyth Spartans”. The event will take place on Thursday 14th November and will take place at the Spartans Social Club at Croft Park. The club are inviting supporters and local and national press to attend the event with doors opening at 7pm. Radio Northumberland’s Jonny Hall and Spartans Senior Press Officer…

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A thank you to our Media Night guests

30th October 2013
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There were some new faces at Croft Park for the 2-0 win over Frickley Athletic tonight. Our award winning Media Team welcomed three members of the national media as part of our annual Press Night. The guests were Simon Bird of the Daily Mirror, the Daily Star’s Ian Murtagh and George Caulkin from the Times. Spartans Media Manager Phil Castiaux said “It is very important for a club like ourselves…

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Tom talks – after Frickley Athletic

30th October 2013
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Despite what Elton John might say sorry certainly isn’t the hardest word, not for Spartans manager Tom Wade anyway. The former Newcastle Benfield boss revealed that prior to tonight’s win over Frickley Athletic he had apologised to his coaching staff and players for being distracted during Saturday’s defeat to Kings Lynn Town. That defeat was put behind them in fine fashion at Croft Park tonight with a comfortable win over…

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