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Blyth Spartans can announce that Tommy Cassidy has made his first moves in the transfer market, securing three new players in the shape of Bury midfielder Max Harrop (one month loan) and the registration of ex-Whitby Town midfielder Sam Hodgson and ex-Hartlepool United defender Jordon Mellish. Max Harrop – Midfielder The Oldham based youngster was originally on the books of Liverpool, before making the move to Gigg Lane. He has…
Detailed below are the marks for the Workington v Blyth Spartans match played on Monday December 26th 2011. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. David Knight – 7/10 2. Richie Slaughter – 6/10 3. Phil Cave – 6/10 4. Dan Groves – 5/10 5. Carl Jones – 6/10 6. Greg Pearson – 6/10 7. Chris Emms – 6/10 8. Neal Hooks – 6/10 9. Graeme Armstrong…
GLEN TAYLOR – DECEMBER 2011 In what was a winless month for the Spartans, the award goes to, a player who has exhibited a never say die attitude since his arrival at the club over the summer, Glen Taylor. The tall front man scored a last ditch equaliser against Gloucester City and sparked a fantastic comeback against Bishop’s Stortford to rescue a couple of points which could prove vital later…
It wasn’t to be a happy return to his former club for Blyth Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy (Pictured Right) as his new side slumped to their third successive defeat in the Blue Square Bet North in a game of two halves at Borough Park. The Ulsterman – serving the second of a two match touchline ban incurred at previous club Whitby Town – watched his first game in charge of…
New manager Tommy Cassidy has said it would be a “Tragedy” if Blyth Spartans were relegated from the Blue Square North. The 61-year-old was at Croft Park this evening to sign an 18-month contract – after being named as Steve Cuggy’s successor last Friday. Cassidy’s first game will be the visit to Workington – one of his former clubs – on Boxing Day and he is hoping that his side…
On Saturday Blyth Spartans new manager Tommy Cassidy didn’t know if he was coming or going. He’d been down to be a Guest of Honour at Newcastle United’s home tie with Swansea but having been appointed by Blyth late in the previous week he had to rearrange things as the Spartans were due to take on Altrincham on the same afternoon. But in the morning the game at Croft Park…
After a pitch inspection this morning the Altrincham match has been called off.
Due to the current freezing temperature and a ground frost, the club have arranged for a pitch inspection at 9.15am this morning. The outcome of this inspection will be posted here.
Blyth Spartans can confirm that Tommy Cassidy has accepted the position as Manager of the Club. Final details have been agreed and a contract will be signed before tomorrow’s home game against Altrincham. Further press statements will be released in due course.
Blyth Spartans can announce that Steve Cuggy has departed his post as manager, with immediate effect. An amicable agreement was made between Cuggy and the board, leading to his departure. Any further details will be posted on this site.