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RICHIE SLAUGHTER – DECEMBER 2012 The club can confirm that the winner of the Port of Blyth player of the month for December 2012 is Richie Slaughter. Having recently to the club from Newcastle Benfield, he has already been employed all across the back four and in midfield. Well done Richie!
Spartans right back Shaun Utterson was still struggling to come to terms with the decision not to award his side a penalty in the 2-3 loss against league leaders North Ferriby United. Utterson was brought down in the United area by winger Ryan Williams at the start of the second half but referee Peart waved away the protests. However Utterson insists a penalty should have been awarded. He said “It…
Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan demanded a more solid defensive show from his side as they went unrewarded for a brave show at league leaders North Ferriby United. A brace from Ryan McGorrigan wasn’t enough as Spartans gave away three sloppy goals and Buchanan wants to see improvements over the coming weeks. He said “It’s disappointed and you probably don’t look at the positives straight away after conceding three goals. As…
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant North Ferriby United 3-2 Blyth Spartans Tuesday 1st January 2013 Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Rapid Solicitors Stadium Attendance: 300 A brave show from Spartans meant that they pushed Evo-Stik Northern Premier League leaders North Ferriby United all the way in their opening match of 2013 but would ultimately leave the Rapid Solicitors Stadium empty handed. Two goals from Ryan McGorrigan…
Following a pitch inspection at 8.30 this morning (Sat 29th Dec) todays game against Ashton Utd has been called off because of a waterlogged pitch. Please watch this web site for details of this and other rearranged fixture dates
Blyth’s Assistant Manager Tom Wade believes that his side’s final flourish in Boxing Day’s 2-2 draw at home to Whitby can set the team up nicely for Saturday when Ashton United travel to Croft Park. “To be honest I thought the first half against Whitby was very poor, and the players admit it too,” he said. “Conceding after three minutes was a disaster and our confidence was dealt a blow…
Reflecting on his stunning twenty five yard volley that secured a point for Spartans, striker Ryan McGorrigan hailed the effort as one of the best of his career. Taking a pass from Neal Hooks, the former Newcastle United and Gateshead front man unleashed an unstoppable effort past Nick Liversedge in the Seasiders goal and received a boisterous reception from the Croft Park faithful. The twenty year old forward said “It’s…
After finally making his Blyth Spartans debut, left back Michael Riley reflected on an eventful first appearance in the 2-2 draw with Whitby Town. The Newcastle United Under 21 left back was moved into a more attacking role on the left hand side of midfield in the second period and played his part in overturning a 0-2 scoreline at half time. The Walker born defender said “It was an interesting…
Despite netting his first goal in a Spartans shirt against Whitby Town striker Andy Jennings was left to ponder just how the Croft Park pitch has contrived to deny him a second goal in the same bizarre circumstances as he experienced on his debut against Witton Albion. The former Billingham Synthonia front man chipped Whitby Town keeper Nick Liversedge but his effort bounced on the edge of the six yard…
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-2 Whitby Town Wednesday 26th December Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Croft Park Attendance: 322 Spartans put together a Christmas cracker of a comeback as two goals in the space of two second half minutes ensured they gained a hard earned draw against Whitby Town. In a match where it seemed former Spartans striker Graeme Armstrong was set to…