Blyth Spartans can announce the loan signing of Newcastle United youngster Marcus Maddison for an initial period of a month. The 19-year-old is a left sided attacker and will be in the squad for tomorrow’s home clash with Nantwich Town (kick off 3pm) The deal, reported elsewhere, to bring Michael Riley (also Newcastle United) has not been confirmed yet and as things stand at present, he will not be available…
Atkinson upbeat on new faces
After completing his first week as permanent manager of Spartans, Paddy Atkinson has revealed that he and his assistant Tom Wade are working hard to bring in new faces to the club. Since the duo took over the helm at Croft Park former Consett midfielder Jack Stanger and the returning Richie Slaughter have been their only acquisitions and both have impressed in their fleeting appearances so far but Atkinson is…
We need to be more prolific says Paddy
As he reflected on his side’s exit from the Northumberland Senior Cup at the hands of Whitley Bay, Paddy Atkinson bemoaned Spartans’ lack of a killer touch. Atkinson’s side got themselves into several decent positions and created chances but couldn’t find the finishing touches as their Northern League opponants gave them a lesson in finishing by taking two of their better chances. The newly installed Spartans manager said “I’m not…
Whitley Bay 2-0 Blyth Spartans
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Whitley Bay 2-0 Blyth Spartans Tuesday 20th November Northumberland Senior Cup Quarter Final Replay Hillheads Attendance: 527 Goals from Paul Chow and Michael McMullen meant that Spartans were dumped out of the Northumberland Senior Cup by EBAC Northern League side Whitley Bay. On a night when Paddy Atkinson’s side had their chances they were punished for a lack of clinical…
Blyth Spartans 1 Eastwood Tn 0 (Match action photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and league strugglers Eastwood Tn, which saw the Spartans run out victors with a single goal and both teams reduced to ten men by the end of the game.
Blyth Spartans 1-0 Eastwood Town
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 1-0 Eastwood Town Saturday 17th November Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Croft Park Attendance: 264 Whilst the fire alarm bells may have been ringing at Croft Park early on Saturday it was nothing to do with Spartans as they kept the home fires burning and extended their unbeaten home run to six games with a 1-0 win over bottom…
FC United game to be broadcast
The club can announce that the rearranged fixture at Croft Park against FC United of Manchester on Saturday 1st December will be broadcast live on Radio Northumberland. The original fixture was to be played in Manchester but due to complications has been rescheduled to be played at Croft Park. Local internet based station Radio Northumberland has taken the opportunity to broadcast the game live and commentary will be provided by…
Blyth Spartans v Eastwood Town Programme Preview
Both of last season’s relegated Conference North sides face off this weekend – as Blyth welcome Eastwood Town to Croft Park. And while Spartans sit comfortably in mid-table, Eastwood are rooted to the bottom of the Evo-Stik League Northern Premier with just 10 points from 17 games. Spartans have not lost in their last four meetings with the Badgers and Paddy Atkinson will be hoping his side can extend this…
Eastwood Town(H) Preview
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Paddy Atkinson and Tom Wade will look to mark their permanent appointments as Manager and Assistant Manager of Spartans with a home win tomorrow as Eastwood Town make the trip to Croft Park. Spartans are actually on a five game unbeaten run on their home patch and will look to extend that run against the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League’s bottom…
Craig Farrell Leaves Spartans
The Club can announce that terms have been agreed for Craig Farrell to leave the Spartans and he will be joining Whitby Town. Since joining the Club Craig has secured full time employment and his new job has prevented him from being able to train because of the travelling distance from his home on Teeside. Whitby train in Aklam twice a week which is on Craig’s doorstep. He said “I…