The club can announce the registration of left winger James Baxter. The 19-year-old started his career at Darlington and has featured for Ryhope this season. Manager Paddy Atkinson commented “He is friends with Craig Hubbard and has come along to a couple of training sessions, he’s got pace to burn and has done in training, so we’ll see how it goes.” Welcome to the club James.
Spartans aim for picture perfect
As the club looks to find new ways to allow supporters to connect with the club we have added an Instagram account to the Spartans social media network. The smart phone photo sharing app will allow supporters to see exclusive photos in and around the club on both home and away match days. There will also be a chance to view historical photos from many of the key moments in…
Podcast details revealed
As the club prepares to release it’s first ever official podcast we can now release the details of what the first episode will contain. The show, in association with Radio Northumberland, will be presented by the station’s Head of Sport Jonny Hall and Spartans Press Officer Mark Carruthers. Released next Monday the Podcast will feature an exclusive interview with Spartans chairman Tony Platten as he chats with Mark about matters…
Tom’s thoughts on the Buxton game
After an undistinguished early showing from his side in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at home to Buxton the Spartans’ assistant manager, Tom Wade, suggested his side needs a spark to jump start his team. “We started badly against Frickley last week and it was the same story against Buxton,” he said. “Being just below half way down the table I think some of the younger players have put some pressure on…
Blyth Spartans 2 Buxton 2 (Match action photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth and Buxton, which saw the lead change twice before both teams settled for the draw.
We could have won it – Buchs
Reflecting on today’s 2-2 draw against Buxton, Spartans captain Wayne Buchanan felt that his side deserved credit for getting back into the game but also that they deserved more than just a point. A first goal of the season from Shaun Utterson coupled with a penalty and first goal for the club by Craig Hubbard meant that Spartans made it just two defeats in eleven games at Croft Park but…
Result more important than goal for Utterson
You may think a first goal of the season would be cause for celebration, especially when the scorer is a defender but Spartans right back Shaun Utterson was more concerned with his side taking a well deserved point from their hard fought 2-2 draw with Buxton today. Utterson has been threatening to trouble the scorers all season and has gone close on numerous occasions, none more so than a long…
Blyth Spartans 2-2 Buxton
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-2 Buxton Saturday 19th January Croft Park Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Attendance: 301 First goals of the season from Spartans duo Craig Hubbard and Shaun Utterson ensured that Paddy Atkinson’s side claimed a draw from their first home game in a month against Buxton, although it’s fair to say both sides will look at numerous chances to claim…
Evo-Stik Northern Premier League’s 2013 Players of the Year
Fans can start playing a key role in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League’s 2013 Players of the Year Awards after voting got underway this week. Managers and coaches at the Evo-Stik NPL’s 66 clubs are now choosing the campaign’s top performers after receiving their ballot papers while supporters are being asked to nominate the players who’ll be short-listed for the prestigious Fans Player of the Year Award. Last year’s inaugural…
OPEN FORUM ARRANGED
An Open Forum has been arranged in the Social Club for Wednesday 20th February, starting 7:30pm. The Executive Committee, Manager Paddy Atkinson and Assistant Manager Tom Wade will be available for questions from fans on the night.