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Blyth Spartans’ FA Trophy dream came to an end at Croft Park on Saturday as local rivals Gateshead progressed through to the Semi Finals with a deserved victory. In a first half dominated by the visitors Blyth failed to bounce back from a double blow in the space of five minutes, with Gateshead-born Chris Swailes scoring an own goal before defender James Curtis gave the hosts a mountain to climb….
Time heals all wounds, so it’s said. Blyth Manager Mick Tait reckons it will take some days for his players to overcome the disappointment and mental wounds of losing their FA Trophy quarter final against Gateshead at Croft Park on Saturday by two goals to nil. And if only time had been a quicker healer the shape of the Blyth team, and possibly how the game shaped up, may have…
A selection of match action photos from the FA Trophy Quarter Final clash between Blyth Spartans and local rivals Gateshead, which saw the visitors run out comfortable winners and progress to the Semi-Finals.
Blyth Spartans can announce that they have moved today to sign former centre half Brian Smith from Whitley Bay as cover for tomorrow’s clash with Gateshead. The 34-year-old, who given his huge presence is useful at both ends of the pitch, was part of the Unibond Premier Division winning squad of 2005-2006. Whilst it is expected that usual centre half pairing Wayne Buchanan and Chris Swailes will play despite injury,…
The media coverage of this Saturday’s massive FA Trophy match against arch rivals Gateshead continues with an another three interviews for twins Stephen and Phil Turnbull. Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few weeks, you will now that this weekend’s clash will see twin brothers Stephen and Phil Turnbull come face-to-face with each other for the first time in their careers in a competitive game….
England cricketer and the World’s No. 1 spin bowler Graeme Swann has taken time out from his current World Cup commitments, in India, to send Blyth Spartans a good luck message via twitter for this Saturday’s FA Trophy clash with Gateshead. Should you wish to follow SpartansFan Graeme Swann on twitter please go to the following link: – http://twitter.com/Swannyg66 Should you, like ‘Swanny’, wish to follow the Spartans on twitter…
Blyth Spartans moved up to sixth in the Blue Square Bet North with victory over the league’s basement club, Redditch United, thanks to a first half brace from striker Paul Brayson. Just like the drum that could be heard throughout the game, Redditch were well beaten and were fortunate that the hosts didn’t inflict a heavier defeat after a first half onslaught which saw Spartans notch twice but also squander…
Creative midfielder Neal Hooks is hoping he can take his excellent form in to what he describes as the biggest game of his life against Gateshead on Saturday. Blyth’s player of the month for January has been a real driving force from midfield alongside the equally impressive Michael Tait in the Spartans engine room. Speaking ahead of the FA Trophy Quarter Final clash, Hooks said. “This is certainly the biggest…
Blyth Spartans’ cultured left back Phil Cave still has a lot of friends at the International Stadium but would like nothing more than to knock his old team out of the FA Trophy on Saturday. Cave made a total of 76 appearances for the Heed, which included a loan spell whilst at Scottish club Livingston, and knows how important this game is for both teams. He said. “I still speak…
Tonight’s home game against Redditch United is ON (kick off at 7.45pm) Ground staff are currently working on the pitch after Saturday’s match, to ensure that it is as good as it can possibly be, given the recent rainfall. As announced earlier admission prices have been reduced for this game because of the number of consecutive home games. The revised prices are as follows: – – Adults £5 – Concessions…