Harrogate Town 2 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Report)

9th March 2011

Blyth Spartans had to settle for a share of the spoils at the CNG stadium after surrendering a two nil lead against Harrogate Town on Tuesday night. Goals from Stephen Turnbull and Alan White (pictured left) looked to have secured all three points for Blyth until the hosts halved the deficit in controversial fashion through Craig James, before one-time Spartans target Graeme Armstrong equalised twelve minutes from time. Blyth were…

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FA Trophy Quarter Final

All supporters of the club will be aware of the incidents that happened at the FA Trophy quarter final game against Gateshead. The FA were advised of the incidents in the referees report and the club had to make a formal response. This was potentially a serious offence that could have resulted in a large fine or other punishment being levied by the FA. A comprehensive report was submitted by…

8th March 2011
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The Drive – 25 March 2011 – Social Club

The Social Club’s next ‘Rock Night’ sees ‘The Drive’ head to Blyth on the Friday 25 March, with doors opening at 7.30pm The Drive are a rock band specialising in songs, by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Deep Purple, Free, Black Sabbath and more. Tickets for the event are available from either Ian Evans (01670 352373) or Mandy Townsend (07841634899) and are priced at £5/each

7th March 2011
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Blyth Spartans 0 Solihull Moors 1 (Match Sponsors)

7th March 2011

Detailed below is a gallery showing the sponsors from the Blyth Spartans v Solihull Moors match on 5 March 2011. Should you wish to get involved sponsoring the Spartans please contact Ian Evans (01670 352 373 or generalmanager@blythspartans.com) to discuss your requirements. Match Sponsors – Blyth 3G ___________________________________ Prior to the game, ‘1G’ were mascots, leading out both teams onto the pitch.

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Baker Test in Senior Cup Semi

7th March 2011

The draw for the semi-finals of the Sage Northumberland Senior Cup have been made and sees the Spartans drawn away to STL Northern League side Newcastle Benfield. Managed by former Spartans player and manager Paul Baker, the tie with Newcastle Benfield could also see us come face to face with several former Spartans in the shape of Ian Graham, Mark Atkinson, Guy Bates, Kenny Boyle (pictured left), Andrew Grainger and…

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Blyth Spartans 0 Solihull Moors 1 (Match Reaction)

A football match is often described as a ‘game of two halves’ but Blyth Spartans manager Mick Tait is focused on a different fraction – thirds. And it is the ‘final third’ which is giving him issues. Summing up Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Solihull Moors Tait said: “I was not too disappointed by our performance, we played some good football, but our play in the attacking third of…

6th March 2011
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Blyth Spartans 0 Solihull Moors 1 (Match Report)

It will now take a minor miracle for Blyth Spartans to reach the play-offs after suffering a defeat at the hands of the in-form Solihull Moors at Croft Park on Saturday. Victory would have moved Blyth up to 5th in the Blue Square Bet North but instead their opponents now occupy the last play-off position, thanks to a single goal scored by Junior English just before the break. For the…

6th March 2011
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Blyth Spartans 0 Solihull Moors 1 (Match Action Photos)

6th March 2011

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Solihull Moors in the potential Play-off place six pointer. The visitors went away with all three points in a smash and grab game, in which Blyth had dominated a great percentage of the play.    

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Spartans top of Fair Play League

The Club has today been advised that it now leads the Blue Square Bet Conference North Fair Play league having moved up from 5th place. Alfreton Town lie in second place 2 point behind. Playing some of their best football of the seasn Spartans played four matches without a single card in February.

5th March 2011
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