GLEN TAYLOR – DECEMBER 2011 In what was a winless month for the Spartans, the award goes to, a player who has exhibited a never say die attitude since his arrival at the club over the summer, Glen Taylor. The tall front man scored a last ditch equaliser against Gloucester City and sparked a fantastic comeback against Bishop’s Stortford to rescue a couple of points which could prove vital later…
Workington 2 Blyth Spartans 0 (Match Report)
It wasn’t to be a happy return to his former club for Blyth Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy (Pictured Right) as his new side slumped to their third successive defeat in the Blue Square Bet North in a game of two halves at Borough Park. The Ulsterman – serving the second of a two match touchline ban incurred at previous club Whitby Town – watched his first game in charge of…
Tommy’s out to avoid Spartan tragedy
New manager Tommy Cassidy has said it would be a “Tragedy” if Blyth Spartans were relegated from the Blue Square North. The 61-year-old was at Croft Park this evening to sign an 18-month contract – after being named as Steve Cuggy’s successor last Friday. Cassidy’s first game will be the visit to Workington – one of his former clubs – on Boxing Day and he is hoping that his side…
Last Minute Christmas Shopping
The Club Shop will be open for the last time before Christmas on Wednesday 21 December between 7pm and 8.15pm.
Tommy Cassidy on joining the Spartans
On Saturday Blyth Spartans new manager Tommy Cassidy didn’t know if he was coming or going. He’d been down to be a Guest of Honour at Newcastle United’s home tie with Swansea but having been appointed by Blyth late in the previous week he had to rearrange things as the Spartans were due to take on Altrincham on the same afternoon. But in the morning the game at Croft Park…
Altrincham Match Called Off
After a pitch inspection this morning the Altrincham match has been called off.
Pitch Inspection – 9.15am
Due to the current freezing temperature and a ground frost, the club have arranged for a pitch inspection at 9.15am this morning. The outcome of this inspection will be posted here.
Tommy Cassidy confirmed as new Manager
Blyth Spartans can confirm that Tommy Cassidy has accepted the position as Manager of the Club. Final details have been agreed and a contract will be signed before tomorrow’s home game against Altrincham. Further press statements will be released in due course.
Steve Cuggy Departs
Blyth Spartans can announce that Steve Cuggy has departed his post as manager, with immediate effect. An amicable agreement was made between Cuggy and the board, leading to his departure. Any further details will be posted on this site.
Cory Davison’s Christmas Pledge To His Friends
Blyth Spartans can announce that there is a night being held on the 23rd December (in the Blyth Spartans Social Club) with the aim being for Cory Davison, the Spartans’ own mascot, to raise as much money for the Children’s Ward at the RVI. Cory has written the following letter, which he would like you to read: “Hello, my name is Cory Davison and I am looking for your help…