Reflecting on his side’s 1-3 defeat at the hands of Ilkeston FC, Spartans defender Joe Kendrick felt that his side could have no complaints over the scoreline. It was Kendrick who got Spartans back into the game with a well taken header but it was Kevin Wilson’s side who took the points and the former Mansfield Town and Newcastle United defender wants to see his side improve before the end…
Buchs wants his side to stay positive
Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan insisted that his side have to keep looking to do the right thing as he reflected on the 1-3 loss against Ilkeston FC. The defeat at the New Manor Ground meant that it was three defeats on the bounce for Spartans at the end of a tough week that has seen them clock up over nine hundred miles on the road in seven days. However Buchanan…
Ilkeston FC 3-1 Blyth Spartans
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Ilkeston FC 3-1 Blyth Spartans Saturday 30th March New Manor Ground Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Attendance: 419 Spartans rounded off a nightmare week of away travels with their third defeat on the bounce as Kevin Wilson’s Ilkeston side gained revenge for their defeat at Croft Park two weeks ago with a 3-1 win. A Joe Kendrick header had got Spartans…
Spartans assured of Easter scalp
Blyth Spartans fans are guaranteed to see another scalp at Croft Park on Easter Monday – as departing Programme Editor Glen Maxwell allows one of his closest friends to shave his head for charity. Glen will make a “Fool” of himself in Blyth Spartans’ Social Club on April 1 – following the completion of Spartans’ clash with league leaders North Ferriby United – in order to raise money for the…
Ryan Returns
Blyth Spartans can announce the loan signing of former striker Ryan McGorrigan from Gateshead on an initial month’s loan (upto the 24 April 2013). The 20-year-old originally joined Blyth from Gateshead and went onto score 7 goals in 15 games for the club, before returning to Gateshead to take up the option of full time football. Welcome back Ryan!
Tom talks – Post Match Reaction from Ashton United
If the Spartans players experienced freezing temperatures on the pitch during the 0-2 defeat against Ashton United it’s probably safe to say they experienced a frosty reception from manager Tom Wade post match. The Spartans manager gave an honest and frank assessment of his side’s performance as the home side gained revenge for their defeat at Croft Park a month ago. The former Harrogate and Gateshead manager bemoaned Spartans ability…
Ashton United 2-0 Blyth Spartans
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Ashton United 2-0 Blyth Spartans Wednesday 27th March Hurst Cross Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Attendance: 79 With the snow falling in Lancashire it was Spartans who were caught cold as Ashton United exacted revenge for their 4-1 defeat at Croft Park in February by comfortably taking all three points tonight. Second half goals from substitute Chris Amadi and Tom Moore…
Ashton Game ON
Following a pitch inspection by a local referee at 1.00pm today the away game against Ashton Utd will go ahead as planned this evening (Wednesday). The team coach will be leaving Blyth at 2.30pm
Sportsmans Dinner – Limited Availability
The club can confirm that all of the tables for the Sportsmans Dinner have been allocated. There are, however, two seats remaining on the Blyth Spartans AFC table, should any SpartansFans still wish to attend the event. Should these seats be of interest please contact Ian Evans for details. Speakers: Dermot Gallagher (former Premier League Referee) and Kevin Connolly (Comedian) Date & Time: Friday 19 April 2013 @ 7.30pm Location:…
League Programme Extended Until 4th May
Statement from Evo-stik League “The 2012-2013 season has been challenging to all clubs as they have on many occasions been subjected to many postponements due to long spells of bad weather. Recent Arctic conditions causing only one fixture to be played last Saturday compounded what was already an over congested fixture schedule. As of today the weather does not show any signs of relenting with an expectation that this week’s…