Please note that due to the recent poor weather the club has seen various fixture changes, these are as follows: – Tue 8 Jan (7.45pm) – Stocksbridge Park Steels (A) – Doodson Sports Cup Sat 26 Jan (3.00pm) – FC United of Manchester (A*) – EvoStik Sat 23 Feb (3.00pm) – Hednesford Town (A) – EvoStik Tue 5 Mar (7.45pm) – Kendal Town (A) – EvoStik Sat 16 Mar (3.00pm)…
Berj Banned
The club can confirm that Tom Berj, having picked up 5 bookings this season, will face a one-game suspension and as a result will miss the trip to Chorley (12 Jan). From Jan 1 bans will only be imposed when a player collects 10 bookings.
FA Cup Live Football Sat 5th January
Just a reminder to all supporters that the Brighton vs NUFC match will be on ITV at 12.30 in the Social Club before our match on Saturday. The West Ham vs Manchester Utd match will be shown after our match at 5.15pm. So get ready for a full shift of Football at Croft Park this coming Saturday. Please pass the word around.
Arthur Sowden
Everyone at Blyth Spartans was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our legendary centre half Arthur Sowden. Arthur made his Spartans debut on the opening day of the 1950-51 North Eastern League season in a 4-1 win over Gateshead Reserves at Croft Park. He had to wait until an FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round tie in 1956 for his first goal as he got the opener in a…
Tom talks – North Ferriby United reaction
A defeat is never easy to take but after seeing his side go down 2-3 to league leaders North Ferriby United, Spartans assistant manager Tom Wade insisted there were a number of big pluses to take from the game. Two Ryan McGorrigan goals weren’t enough to get reward from a battling performance from Spartans as they pushed the Villagers all the way coming close to a deserved equaliser in the…
Double congratulations from all at Spartans
Everyone at Blyth Spartans would like to give their congratulations and welcome the arrival of two new members of the Green Army. Firstly to our club captain Wayne Buchanan and his wife Laura on the birth of their new baby girl Faith. We were pleased to hear that both Mother and baby are doing well and returned home on New Years Eve. We would also like to send our belated…
Port of Blyth POTM – Dec 2012
RICHIE SLAUGHTER – DECEMBER 2012 The club can confirm that the winner of the Port of Blyth player of the month for December 2012 is Richie Slaughter. Having recently to the club from Newcastle Benfield, he has already been employed all across the back four and in midfield. Well done Richie!
Spot kick decision wrong says Utterson
Spartans right back Shaun Utterson was still struggling to come to terms with the decision not to award his side a penalty in the 2-3 loss against league leaders North Ferriby United. Utterson was brought down in the United area by winger Ryan Williams at the start of the second half but referee Peart waved away the protests. However Utterson insists a penalty should have been awarded. He said “It…
Buchanan wants more solidity
Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan demanded a more solid defensive show from his side as they went unrewarded for a brave show at league leaders North Ferriby United. A brace from Ryan McGorrigan wasn’t enough as Spartans gave away three sloppy goals and Buchanan wants to see improvements over the coming weeks. He said “It’s disappointed and you probably don’t look at the positives straight away after conceding three goals. As…
North Ferriby United 3-2 Blyth Spartans
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant North Ferriby United 3-2 Blyth Spartans Tuesday 1st January 2013 Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Rapid Solicitors Stadium Attendance: 300 A brave show from Spartans meant that they pushed Evo-Stik Northern Premier League leaders North Ferriby United all the way in their opening match of 2013 but would ultimately leave the Rapid Solicitors Stadium empty handed. Two goals from Ryan McGorrigan…