Premier TV Campaign

Blyth Spartans have joined a campaign to make the Premier Sports TV channel available on Virgin Media. Premier Sports has the rights to show 30 live Blue Square Bet Premier each season but so far Virgin viewers have missed out. It can take a couple of months to get onto the platform so if people want to get the channel in time for the play-offs then now is the time…

10th January 2012
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Boston United 1 Blyth Spartans 1 (Merit Marks)

9th January 2012

Detailed below are the marks for the Boston United v Blyth Spartans played on Saturday January 7 2012. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. David Knight – 7/10 2. Dan Groves – 8/10 3. Phil Cave – 7/10 4. Max Harrop – 8/10 5. Wayne Buchanan – 8/10 6. Jordan Mellish – 7/10 7. Lee Mason – 7/10 8. Neal Hooks – 7/10 9. Graeme Armstrong…

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Chris Emms Leaves Blyth

The club can confirm that midfielder Chris Emms has left the club. The 27-year-old midfielder was one of former manager Steve Cuggy’s first signing and he made his debut for the club in the season opener away at Histon. He scored his first goal, with a fine free kick, in the 3-1 win over Bishop Stortford and has since gone on to play 26 games for the club, scoring 3…

9th January 2012
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Boston United 1 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Reaction)

Blyth Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy was realistic in his assessment of Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Boston United, claiming it was a fair result, and believes it is all about confidence from now until the end of the season if the club are to avoid the drop. Following the weekend’s round of fixtures in the Blue Square Bet North, Spartans remain bottom of the league table and are now 12 points…

8th January 2012
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Training Game – 10 Jan 2012

The club can announce that Blyth Spartans will face Blyth Town in a training game at Croft Park on Tuesday night (7.30pm kick off). The game will allow new manager Tommy Cassidy the opportunity to run the rule over a couple of trialists, as well as have an additional look at the existing members of his squad. Admission to the game will be free and the Social Club will be…

8th January 2012
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Boston United 1 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Report)

Blyth Spartans put their miserable festive period behind them by earning a point – in a spirited performance – against Boston United at the Jakemans Stadium on Saturday. It was a stark contrast from six days earlier, when a woeful Spartans were well beaten by Workington at Croft Park, in a game that seemed to suggest Tommy Cassidy’s new side were destined for life in the Evo-Stik Premier Division. Saturday’s…

8th January 2012
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Greg Pearson Returns to Huddersfield Town

6th January 2012

The club can confirm that following the the completion of his loan deal, central defender Greg Pearson has returned to his parent club Huddersfield Town. Despite the results and performances not being the best during Greg’s time at the club, he is one player who can hold his head up high, as he was always one of the best performers and certainly never let the club or his teammates down….

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Press Statement re Darlington FC

Deatiled below is a statement from the Conference Board regarding the current position at Darlington FC: – “It has been confirmed by Darlington FC, that they have today (Tuesday 3rd January 2012) entered into administration. In compliance with Football Conference Rule 14.A.1., the club is automatically deducted 10pts from the club’s total so far accrued this season. To retain its position in Blue Square Bet Premier for next season, Darlington…

4th January 2012
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