The banners read ‘Supporters not Customers’ and ‘Making Friends not Millionaires’ at Gigg Lane Bury on Saturday. And as the millionaire Premier League footballers were putting their expensive feet up, enjoying a weekend off, football in that part of Lancashire at least seemed to have rediscovered its soul. Home side FC United of Manchester hosted visitors Blyth Spartans in what turned out to be a thoroughly engaging game of football…
Lack of concentration cost us – Cook
After finally making his Spartans debut keeper Mark Cook revealed that he was disappointed that his side came away from FC United of Manchester empty handed. An early Joe Kendrick header wasn’t enough to see Spartans home as they conceded twice in two late second half minutes to lose a game that they deserved at least a point from. The former Newcastle United and Universitario de Deportes stopper went largely…
Hubbard feels loss was hard on solid Spartans
Spartans midfielder Craig Hubbard felt his side were well worthy of a point as they left Gigg Lane empty handed following a 1-2 reverse at the hands of FC United of Manchester. Two late goals from Mike Norton and Tom Greaves meant that a disciplined performance from Hubbard and his team mates went unrewarded but the former West Auckland man feels even the home side couldn’t complain if the points…
FC United of Manchester 2-1 Blyth Spartans
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FC United of Manchester 2-1 Blyth Spartans Saturday 23rd March Gigg Lane Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Attendance: 1730 If points were given out for discipline and organisation then Tom Wade would be celebrating leading his Blyth Spartans side to three consecutive wins as they put on a heartening show in front of an impressive travelling band of the Green Army…
Spartans to launch new YouTube channel
Blyth Spartans’ latest venture into new media is sure to be a “Hit” with supporters – as the club has set up a brand new YouTube channel. BSAFCTV will give the Green Army more insight into life at Croft Park and they will soon be able to submerge themselves with all things Spartans. The channel will begin broadcasting from the start of pre-season and it allows the club to further…
Gigg Lane – Information for Visiting Supporters
The club have been informed that Blyth supporters, intending to travel to Gigg Lane for the fixture with FC United of Manchester this coming Saturday (23rd March), Spartans fans will have to use Turnstiles 8 & 9 only. FC United of Manchester have produced a full guide for visiting supporters
Fixtures Pile Up!. Kendal Town Game Rearranged.
Due to the postponement of tonight’s game against Kendal Town, (and no available Tuesdays remaining), the match has now been rearranged for Thursday 18th April, 7:45 KO at Croft Park.
Competition is King for Carl
After returning to the club last month Spartans goalkeeper coach Carl King has expressed his satisfaction at the strength in depth available to new manager Tom Wade when it comes to the goalkeeping department. Conor Grant has played the majority of games this season with former Bedlington Terriers stopper Craig Pickering deputising during Grant’s recent spell out through injury and new addition Mark Cook now comes into the fold after…
Kendal Town – Match OFF
Following a 1.30pm pitch inspection Blyth Spartans can confirm that tonight’s game with Kendal Town has been called off. Details of the re-arranged fixture will be posted here when known.
March Podcast available now
The March edition of the official Blyth Spartans Podcast is now available to listen or download from the club’s official SoundCloud account. You can find it by clicking here To get involved, make a suggestion or give your thoughts please tweet me and Radio Northumberland’s Jonny Hall on @JonnyandMarkRN or by emailing us at BSAFCPodcast@gmail.com