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Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 0 (Match Report)

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…

22nd November 2009
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FA Cup Shirt Presentation

22nd November 2009
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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…

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Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 0 (Match Reaction)

22nd November 2009
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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…

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Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 0 (Merit Marks)

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…

22nd November 2009
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New Signings for the Spartans

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….

20th November 2009
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Fixture Changes

SpartansFans should note the changes to the following fixtures: – Home to Harrogate Town – Tuesday 15 December 2009 (Kick off at 7.45pm) Away to Northwich Victoria – Tuesday 19 January 2010 (Kick off at 7.45pm)

19th November 2009
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Charity Trek A Huge Success

17th November 2009
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Guest of honour at Saturday’s game with Eastwood Town were three members of the ‘Mick O’Brien Supporters Club’ based in Dublin, Ireland. Whilst a high percentage of the crowd at Croft Park on Saturday probably wandered down to the ground on foot, the three lads had set off on Wednesday from Ballymote to get the game using an incredible 11 forms of transport, ranging from a lorry to a skateboard….

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Blyth Spartans 1 Eastwood Town 3 (Additional Photos)

16th November 2009
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A photo gallery supplied by Milton Stonebank showing images from the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Eastwood Town played on 16 November 2009. (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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Blyth Spartans 1 Eastwood Town 3 (More Photos)

16th November 2009
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A photo gallery from Steven Hadlow of the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Eastwood Town played on 16 November 2009. Should you wish to use any of the images attached please email Steven for permission. For more of Steven’s photos please use this link

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