As he heads towards the closing stages of his debut season at Spartans keeper Conor Grant has revealed his delight at the “learning curve” he has experienced so far. Since making his debut away at Witton Albion on the opening day of the season the twenty three year old has been a regular fixture between the sticks and feels that the level of games he has played will only aid…
Media signings sewn up for next season
Fresh on the back of the coaching staff being confirmed for next season, the Blyth Spartans Media Team have also made a hat-trick of new signings for the 2013/14 campaign. We are delighted to welcome the trio of Junior Press Officer Michael Soulsby, Match Day Video Officer Stuart Dick and new Programme Editor Adam Sancaster to the club. With these appointments, it is hoped that all three will help to…
Head shave a success
Blyth Spartans supporters Shannon Haley and Eleanor Imrye recently had their heads shaved for charity. The 18 year olds exceeded their expectations and raised over £1000 for Cancer Research. The shaving was carried out after a match at Croft Park by Spartans players Damen Mullen and Neil Hooks. “It was a bit scary,” said Shannon. “But we are pleased we did it. It hurt a little but the hair is…
Central League Cup Game, Croft Park – Mon 8 April (KO 2pm)
A Central League – League Cup Semi Final will be played at Croft Park Monday 8th April, KO 2pm, between Gateshead Reserves and Rotherham United Reserves. Admission £3 full and £1 concession, Blyth Spartans season ticket holders free, the Social Club will be open at 1pm.
Blyth Spartans v Worksop Town (Match Preview)
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: 6 April 2013 Kick Off: 15:00 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter ADMISSION £10.00 for Adults £5.00 for Concessions FREE for Under 10’s £1.00 to sit in the Port of Blyth Stand £2.00 matchday programme TEAM NEWS Blyth’s last starting XI (v North Ferriby United) Grant – Slaughter Mellish Buchanan…
Port of Blyth POTM – Mar 2013
DAN MAGUIRE – MAR 2013 The club can announce that for the month of March, the Port of Blyth Player of the Month has been awarded to Dan Maguire. After leading the line on multiple occasions; he’s impressed the Spartan home supporters with his high enthusiasm and non stop pestering of opposition’s backlines. With a spectacular finish, from a header against Ilkeston; he’s shone above an indifferent month for Blyth, with results…
Tom talks-after the North Ferriby game
Despite the devastating blow of losing the game in added time Blyth boss Tom Wade found many positives in his side’s performance against North Ferriby on Easter Monday. “We battled hard and kept our shape very well,” he said. “Plus, against a top side like them, you have to be in the game all the time. Our work rate was good and we were solid. “In the first half they…
Club Statement
Blyth Spartans can announce that Tom Wade has accepted the role of Team Manager for next season. The former Gateshead and Harrogate manager took over the role until the end of the season following Paddy Atkinson’s departure last month and has now been confirmed as Spartans manager on a permanent basis. Wade will be joined on the Spartans coaching team by current Coach John Cornforth and Goalkeeper Coach Carl King…
Stephen Ton-bull
Stephen Turnbull’s appearance as a second half substitute in yesterday’s defeat to North Ferriby United saw the popular midfielder make his 100th appearance for the club. Signed originally by Mick Tait folloiwng his release by Gateshead, Turnbull made his Spartans’ debut in the 1-1 draw with AFC Telford on the opening day of the 2009-2010 season and scored his first goal in a 4-0 Senior Cup win over North Shields,…
Mellish gutted at late defeat
Spartans defender Jordon Mellish reflected on the injury time defeat against league leaders North Ferriby United and revealed that everyone inside the dressing room were gutted. It was a spirited and determined show from Spartans following a nightmare week on the road that saw them lose three games in seven days but Mellish feels they were unlucky not to get at least a point against the Villagers. He said “All…