Ilkeston Town 2 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Reaction)

14th March 2010

According to Blyth Spartans’ manager Mick Tait his side, on Saturday, were “totally dominant” but their hosts Ilkeston Town ultimately lacked restraint, showed their frustration, but were in no mood to be submissive. The Robins ran out 2-1 winners in a game of few thrills but were punished – picking up four cautions and one sending off. “After the early period in which we didn’t work hard enough and when…

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Ilkeston Town 2 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Report)

14th March 2010

Ilkeston Town: Lowson, Bonner, Murphy (c), Holmes, O’Loughlin, Waterfall, Burge, Green, Ricketts, Morgan-Smith (Watts 56), Zoomers (Ghaichem 60). Subs not used: Coleman, Godden, Caskey. Blyth Spartans: Norton, Harrison, Brackstone, Todd, Foster, Pell, Hooks, Turnbull (Tait 41), Brayson, Graham, Dale. Subs not used: Williams, Alexander, Gillies, Bell. Att: 360 Blyth travelled to Ilkeston without the injured duo of Darren Craddock (foot) and Chris McCabe (broken leg), but were able to draft…

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No Match on Tuesday

Following Farsley Celtic’s resignation from the Blue Square North there will obviously be no game this Tuesday at Croft Park between the two sides. As a result the next home game will be Saturday 27 March 2010 (kick off 3pm) against Gloucester City.

14th March 2010
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Farsley Celtic resign from League

The club have received the following statement from the Football Conference: – On Monday 8th March 2010, the Football Conference was notified that Farsley Celtic FC would be unable to fulfil their Blue Square North fixture on Tuesday 9th March 2010, following advice received from the Administrator overseeing the financial affairs of the club. This meant the club had failed to fulfil three fixtures, with each being a breach of…

12th March 2010
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Blyth Spartans 0 Workington 0 (Match Photos)

10th March 2010

A photo gallery supplied by Milton Stonebank showing images from the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Workington played on 9 March 2010. (Please contact Milton should you wish to use any of the images contained within this post) To see more of Milton’s photographs please click here

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Tait to receive Pompey honour

10th March 2010

The club has been informed that manager Mick Tait is to be inducted into Portsmouth FC’s Hall of Fame next week. Mick will travel down to the ceremony at the troubled Premiership Club next Friday (prior to the Alfreton Town game). For more info on the ceremony and Tait’s Pompey career please click here Well done Mick!

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Blyth Spartans 0 Workington 0 (Sponsors)

10th March 2010

Detailed below is a gallery of the Sponsors for the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Workington held on Tuesday 10 March 2010. Should you be interested in sponsoring the Spartans please see the commercial section of the website or contact Ian Evans on (01670) 352373. Match Ball Sponsor – Paul Whittam ________________________________ Man of the Match Sponsor – George Robson ________________________________

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Special Guests at Croft Park

10th March 2010

Guests of honour at last night’s Blue Sqaure North game against Workington were 5 true Spartans legends, who joined George Robson as part of his Man of the Match Sponsorship. The pictured players are John Evans, Alan Walker, Ron Phillipson, Eddie Alder and Gordon Atkinson.

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Blyth Spartans 0 Workington 0 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Workington match played on Tuesday 10 March 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. Jack Norton – 7/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 7/10 3. John Brackstone – 7/10 4. Simon Todd – 8/10 (Star Man) 5. Stephen Foster – 8/10 6. Richard Pell – 8/10 7. Neal Hooks – 8/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 8/10 9….

10th March 2010
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Guy Bates leaves the club

10th March 2010

Blyth Spartans can announce that forward Guy Bates has left the club. The striker was signed from League of Ireleand side Drogheda United and made his debut in the away fixture against Stalybridge Celtic, he went on to make three starts for the Spartans as well as one appearance from the bench. The club would like to thank him for his efforts at the club and wish him all the…

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