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MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 23rd OF NOVEMBER. Present: A. Platten, K. Scott, I. Evans, G. Young, A. Bowron, R. Harding, C. Baxter & S. Ord. Guests: M. Hunter Part: M. Tait The first part of the meeting was a discussion with M. Tait regarding team matters. The following issues were raised and discussed. a) M Tait went through a list of possible signings. After discussion it…
The club can announce that it has signed Goalkeeper Sam Grieveson on Blue Square North forms for this season. The 17 year old, who was recently released by Norwich City, has been on trial at Newcastle United before joining up with us. Manager Mick Tait commented “Sam has been training with us for a few weeks and has done really well. He is obviously very young, but will provide back…
Today’s FA Trophy draw has seen Blyth Spartans drawn at home to either Ilkeston Town or Mossley. The tie will be played on the 12 December.
A photo gallery of the sponsors for the Blyth Spartans v Stafford Rangers match on 21 November 2009. Should you be interested in getting involved in sponsoring the Spartans see the Commercial section for more details. Match Ball Sponsor – Dougie Ramsey ______________________________________________
Saturday 21st November FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round Attendance – 442 Blyth Spartans – Jack Norton, Stephen Harrison, Darren Craddock, Michael Tait, Gareth Williams, Rikki Bains, Mark Doninger, Stephen Turnbull, Paul Brayson, Ian Graham, John Alexander. Subs not used –Simon Todd, Josh Gillies, James Marwood, John Brackstone & Mark Bell. Stafford Rangers – Lee Evans, Ashley Wooliscroft, Richard Vauls (sub Jon Patrick 32 mins), Tom Thorley, Bobby Wilson, Jermaine…
Prior to yesterday’s FA Trophy game with Stafford Rangers, the Supporters Club presented two very special Spartans shirts to the Social Club to be displayed on the wall in the bar. The No. 12 shirt is the one worn by Ged Dalton, when scoring the winner on that magical night when the Spartans defeated AFC Bournemouth. The No. 2 shirt is the shirt worn by Spartans’ Captain John Waterson during…
In the dressing room at half time during Blyth Spartans’ game on Saturday at home to Stafford Rangers Blyth manager Mick Tait suggested that his players must pick themselves up by their own bootlaces, demanding at least 10% more effort from his players. But bizarrely it was bootlaces which were partly responsible when the second half kicked off with only nine Blyth men having taken to the pitch. This scenario…
Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Stafford Rangers match played on Saturday 21st November 2009. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. Jack Norton – 6/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 7/10 3. Darren Craddock – 7/10 4. Michael Tait – 8/10 5. Gareth Williams – 8/10 6. Rikki Bains – 8/10 7. Mark Doninger – 7/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 8/10 9. Paul…
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the FA Trophy game between Blyth Spartans and Stafford Rangers, which saw the Spartans run out eventual winners with a Brace from Brayson.
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of former Newcastle United winger James Marwood and Jarrow Roofing striker Michael Hepplewhite. Marwood, 19, is the son of former Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday player Brian and is a fast winger, who provides of good crosses and is capable of shooting from distance. He was a member of the Newcastle United side that defeated Blyth in the Northumberland Senior Cup at St James’ Park….