Lord Ridley, former President and supporter of the club, sadly died on 22nd March after a long illness. Matthew Ridley has been described as a ‘businessman, naturalist, conservationist, and sportsman’ as well as ‘a hard working peer and a witty speaker with a nice line in earthy jokes’. The Ridley family has strong historical links with the town of Blyth and Matthew was extremely pleased to spend time as the…
Scott Bell Benefit Game (5 May 2012)
The final preparations for the Scott Bell Benefit Game are now being put in place. The game will take place at Croft Park on Saturday 5 May 2012 (kick off 2pm) with the centre piece being a football match between a Blyth Spartans XI and a Bedlington Terriers XI. The Spartans XI will be made up of Scotty’s ex-teammates for the 2005-2006 Unibond winning squad, plus special guests including “hall…
Players’ Presentation Night
As previously reported this season’s player presentations will take place after Saturday’s game with Nuneaton Town (kick off 3pm) in the Social Club. Supporters are to note that the presentations will now be made at 6pm. Everyone is welcome.
Hinckley United 1 Blyth Spartans 3 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Hinckley United V Blyth Spartans match played on Saturday April 21 2012. The merit marks were awarded by Andrew Dodds. Team 1. David Knight – 8/10 2. Dan Groves – 8/10 3. Joe Kendrick – 8/10 4. Sam Hodgson – 8/10 5. Carl Jones – 8/10 6. Wayne Buchanan – 8/10 7. Richie Slaughter – 8/10 8. Neal Hooks – 8/10 9. Glen…
Hinckley United 1 Blyth Spartans 3 (Match Report)
Following a season of agony for supporters of Blyth Spartans, their team finally gave them something to sing about – in the penultimate game – with a scintillating first half performance at the Greene King Stadium on Saturday. Hinckley United may have worn a blue and red kit not too dissimilar to that of Barcelona but it was the visitors who resembled the boys from the Camp Nou with their…
Hinckley (Match Reaction)
Blyth Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy didn’t know whether to laugh or cry on Saturday – so he did both. A majestic first half performance by his side away at Hinckley certainly put a smile on the Irishman’s face but on the coach back to the north east his head was bowed with incredulity. How could his team show that they could play so well, and win 3-1, and yet be…
Blyth Spartans 0 Hyde 1 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans V Hyde match played on Saturday April 14th 2012. The merit marks were awarded by Andrew Dodds. Team 1. Robert Birdsall – 6/10 2. Dan Groves – 7/10 3. Joe Kendrick – 7/10 4. Sam Hodgson – 6/10 5. Carl Jones – 7/10 6. Wayne Buchanan – 7/10 7. Shaun Utterson – 6/10 8. Neal Hooks – 7/10 9. Glen Taylor…
Blyth Spartans 0 Hyde 1 (Match Report)
A swift return to the Blue Square Bet North – via promotion next season – is certainly not out of the question for Blyth Spartans if they can consistently perform to the level they showed on Saturday against league leaders Hyde. Tommy Cassidy’s relegated side were unfortunate to be on the receiving end of a one nil defeat at Croft Park as they were on top for long periods against…
Hyde (Match Reaction)
Spartans’ manager Tommy Cassidy is on the trail of an out and out goalscorer for next season as well as a ‘Godzilla’ as he puts it! Speaking after Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Hyde Cassidy again rued missed chances and reflected on the need to dominate more in midfield. “We huffed and puffed in the match, playing well in patches. We conceded another silly goal from a set piece…
Blyth Spartans 0 Hyde FC 1 (Match Action Photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and league leaders Hyde FC, which saw the visitors leave victorious; as they look to secure the top spot and promotion to the BS Premier League.