Buddle lauds Spartans forward play

19th October 2013

Prolific finishing was the order of the day at Croft Park as Spartans put Skelmersdale United and defender Nathan Buddle was quick the pay credit to his side’s attacking players. Ash Davis and Dan Maguire got on the scoresheet whilst Arron Wearmouth was a constant menace during the first half before succumbing to an ankle injury. Far from being able to relax though the visitors defence had to contend with…

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We learnt our lessons – Davis

19th October 2013

Spartans striker Ash Davis reflected on the spectacular FA Trophy demolition of Skelmersdale United and revealed that the dressing room is “bouncing”. It’s been a good week for the club with the impressive win over Ilkeston built upon with today’s win but Davis was happy to see his side learn the lessons of last Saturday’s defeat at Skem. “It’s been a good day, they’ve been in a rich vein of…

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Blyth Spartans 6-0 Skelmersdale United

19th October 2013

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 6-0 Skelmersdale United Saturday 19th October Croft Park FA Trophy First Qualifying Round Att: 340 It was the joy of six for Spartans as they destroyed Evo-Stik Northern Premier League leaders Skelmersdale United to reach the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy. Man of the moment Craig Hubbard led the way with his second hat-trick in a…

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Maguire signs contract

17th October 2013

The club can announce that forward Daniel Maguire has put pen to paper on a contract at Blyth Spartans. The 20-year-old has been a revelation since his move from Seaton Delaval at the start of last season and he has become a real fans favourite at Croft Park, with his goal scoring, inventive forward play and hard running style. Manager Tom Wade was delighted that Maguire had committed to the…

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

17th October 2013

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Trophy First Qualifying Round Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: 19th October 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 After the midweek victory over Ilkeston, Spartans welcome the return on last weekend’s opponents in the form of Skelmersdale United,…

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Around the League – Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Blyth moved up to fourth on the night, but are now fifth in the table after a hard fought victory against a very technical Ilkeston side at Croft Park on Tuesday. A Craig Hubbard penalty and two goals from Spartans’ top scorer Dan Maguire ensured the Green Army went home happy, as the 311 fans that preferred Non-League action to watching England on TV were rewarded with a 50 yard…

17th October 2013
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Holmes returns to the Robins

17th October 2013

The club can confirm that winger Dean Holmes has returned to former club North Shields. Holmes, 21, joined the Spartans over the summer from Graham Fenton’s side, but has had an unlucky run with injuries since his arrival at Croft Park. The club would like to thank Dean for his efforts in a green and white shirt and wish him all the best at North Shields.

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Tom Talks – after Ilkeston

15th October 2013

With the rather youthful complexion of Spartans starting lineup for the game against Ilkeston tonight it would be safe to assume Tom Wade could have mistaken himself for a school teacher. If that is so the Spartans manager can be happy to see his side make the grade as a Craig Hubbard penalty and a Dan Maguire brace ensured they “learnt the lessons” from throwing away a two goal lead…

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Maguire delighted with “huge” win

15th October 2013

It wasn’t a bad night for Spartans striker Dan Maguire. Three points sealed, two goals scored and a man of the match award into the bargain as he played a key role in the pulsating win over Ilkeston at Croft Park. Maguire scored his fifth and sixth goals of the season and post match was keen to stress just how his side deserved the win, a one he described as…

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Blyth Spartans 3-2 Ilkeston

15th October 2013

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 3-2 Ilkeston Tuesday 15th October Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Att: 311 It was all just a little bit of history repeating for Tom Wade and his Blyth Spartans side as they repeated last season’s win over Ilkeston and in the process proved that some lessons have been learnt. Having thrown away a two goal lead earlier…

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