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Spartans top scorer Craig Farrell may have drawn a blank against Workington today but was delighted to have seen his side rewarded for a much improved second half show as Tom Berj’s injury time goal earned a replay. The six goal striker only had one real chance at goal a matter of minutes before Berj’s effort but curled his shot over the bar. However he was delighted to see Spartans…
With the clock ticking towards the full time whistle and Spartans looking to making an early exit from the FA Cup, midfielder Tom Berj picked the perfect moment to pop up with his first goal in the green and white shirt. The diminutive midfielder revealed his delight post-match and was given a great reception as he left the ground by Spartans faithful. He said “I’m absolutely buzzing. They were in…
Spartans full back Shaun Utterson earned himself a man of the match award but his overall emotion was one of relief as his side earned another crack at Blue Square North side Workington through Tom Berj’s injury time equaliser. The tenacious Utterson was given the sponsors award after putting in an impressive show but in defence and going forward. He commented “It’s total relief, we deserved at very least a…
Blyth Spartans 1-1 Workington Croft Park FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Saturday 22nd September Attendance: 502 A much improved second half performance ensured that Spartans summoned up that famous old Green and White FA Cup spirit and were rewarded with a replay as they fought back to gain a draw against Blue Square North side Workington. It would be enegetic midfielder Tom Berj who headed home a ninety third minute…
It’s FA Cup time again at Croft Park tomorrow as Blue Square North side Workington are the visitors for a Second Qualifying Round tie. It will be friends reunited as management duo Tommy Cassidy and Paddy Atkinson both had spells with the Borough Park club whilst current players Joe Kendrick and Shaun Vipond(pictured) also spent time with the Reds. Cassidy will hope to have defender Carl Jones back in contention…
Tommy Cassidy will be looking to knock former club Workington out of this season’s FA Cup, when the Cumbrian side travel to Croft Park this weekend. And the former Northern Ireland international will be hoping for a better result than the two he endured at the start of his Spartans tenure – as the Borough Park side did the double over Cassidy’s side last season. Playing a team in a…
Blyth Spartans can announce that striker Callum Hassan has joined the club. The 6 foot 4 front man played against Blyth for Hartlepool United, Harrogate Town and Whitby Town last season, scoring in the Hartlepool and Harrogate games (see below). The 19-year-old featured in the Hartlepool United first team once and has been with, Blyth’s opponents in Saturday’s FA Cup clash, Workington since the start of this season. Manager Tommy…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of right-sided midfielder Martin Brittain. The Cramlington-based 27-year-old started his career at Newcastle United, where he featured in the first team a total of 8 times. He has since gone on to play for Ipswich Town, Yeovil Town, Carlisle United, Walsall, Kidderminster Harriers and Gateshead. He was released by Gateshead at the end of last season and looked to be moving to Northern League…
The draw for the first round of this season’s Northumberland Senior Cup has been made and Spartans have been given a bye to the Quarter Final stage. Also given byes were Ashington, Bedlington Terriers, Newcastle United Reserves and Whitley Bay. The three first round ties that will take place on the week beginning Monday 8th October are: 8/10/12 Team Northumbria v Morpeth Town 9/10/12 Alnwick Town v North Shields 10/10/12…
A sleepless night for a disappointed Tommy Cassidy was followed by a more comfortable morning following the Spartans 3-1 home defeat at the hands of Chorley. “With us one goal up at half time I said to the players that we must concentrate, not concede, and that if we played to our potential we could win the game. We needed five or six of our players to give everything to…