MATCH OFF !!!!

Todays game against Gainsborough has been called off due to 5″ of snow (drifts up to 18″) on the pitch, and the condition of the surrounding access areas/roads.

30th January 2010
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Match Details (30 Jan 2010)

Following yesterday’s tragic news of the passing of Anth Lowther, the club can confirm the following regarding tomorrow’s game with Gainsborough Trinity: – – Prior to the match, supporters, players and officials will be asked to participate in a minutes applause in memory of Anth – There will be a bucket collection held in the Social Club prior to the match, the proceeds will go to either Anth’s family or…

29th January 2010
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Anth Lowther – RIP

28th January 2010

Blyth Spartans are extremely saddened to report the tragic news that one of our former players, Anth Lowther, passed away today. A hugely popular player with his fellow teammates, as well as the supporters at Croft Park, Anth arrived at Croft Park from Tow Law as one of Harry Dunn’s first signings and was part of the team that swept to the Unibond title in 2005-2006. A regular visitor to…

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Blyth Spartans 4 Stalybridge Celtic 1 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Stalybridge Celtic match played on Tuesday 26nd January 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. Mark Bell – 8/10 (Star Man) 2. Stephen Harrison – 8/10 3. Darren Craddock – 7/10 4. Michael Tait – 8/10 5. Gareth Williams – 7/10 6. Richard Pell – 8/10 7. Chris McCabe – 8/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 7/10…

27th January 2010
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A Note From Sads

27th January 2010

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Blyth Spartans for making my experience at the club such an enjoyable one. Being a local lad I am fully aware of what this club means to the local community, and I consider the opportunity to of worked here a huge honour and a privilege. I would like to thank all of the players for their commitment and efforts…

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Fleetwood Town 4 Blyth Spartans 2 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the marks for the Fleetwood Town v Blyth Spartans match played on Saturday 23nd January 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Ian Evans. Team 1. Mark Bell – 6/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 6/10 3. Richard Forster – 7/10 4. Michael Tait – 6/10 5. Gareth Williams – 7/10 6. Darren Craddock – 6/10 7. Chris McCabe – 6/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 6/10 9. Paul…

26th January 2010
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Spartans Flyer Distribution

26th January 2010

In the next couple of days Blyth Spartans have arranged for flyers to be issued to over 8,500 homes in the NE24 post code area. The flyer (see below) details the Party Options available via the Social Club, as well as the upcoming attractions by way of comedy nights and band nights. The upcoming fixtures are also included. In addition to the flyers detailed below, an additional 3,000 flyers have…

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Exec Committee Meeting (25 January 2010)

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 25th of JANUARY 2010 Present: A Platten, K Scott, I Evans, C Baxter, G Young, S Ord, R Harding & A Bowron. Guets: M Hunter Part; M Tait Apologies; A Seghini, I Hertwick & J Wilkinson. The first part of the meeting was used to discuss team matters with M Tait. a) The possible replacements for Adam Sadler were discussed. b) Player…

26th January 2010
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Fleetwood Town 4 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Reaction)

24th January 2010

As Fleetwood Town’s mascot – a giant cod – paraded around their Highbury Stadium on Saturday prior to the game against Blyth Spartans the travelling fans were wondering if there’d be another fish out of water on the pitch when the teams emerged. Earlier in the day Blyth manager Mick Tait had moved to resolve his shortage of defenders for the clash with the top of the table ‘Fishermen’ as…

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