Prior to the home game against Guiseley, Colin Bassam from the Port of Blyth was on hand to present Jack Norton with the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for December 2009.
Mark Doninger Plays for Derby County Reserves
Today will see Mark Doninger attempt to secure a full time deal at Derby County as he plays for their reserves at Pride Park against Walsall. More news of the trial will follow later.
Blyth Spartans 1 Guiseley 2 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Guiseley match played on Tuesday 12th January 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. Jack Norton – 6/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 6/10 3. John Brackstone – 5/10 4. Mark Doninger – 4/10 5. Gareth Williams – 5/10 6. Darren Craddock – 4/10 7. Chris McCabe – 6/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 6/10 9. Paul Brayson…
FA Trophy Match against Guiseley ON
After a pitch inspection at 9.00am this morning the Club can confirm that tonight’s (Tuesday 12th Jan) match has been given the go ahead. Kick off time is 7.45pm. Please spread the word to all supporters you might have contact with to ensure a good turnout for this first home game since the previous round game against Ilkeston on 12th December
FA Trophy Draw
Should Blyth Spartans be successful in beating Guiseley in the 2nd Round of the FA Trophy, their reward in the 3rd Round at home to either Gainsbrough Trinity or Tamworth.
PITCH INSPECTION, GUISELEY MATCH TUE 12th JAN
Our rearranged F.A. Trophy 2nd Round home tie against Guiseley, Tue 12th Jan 7.45pm KO, will be subject to a pitch inspection tomorrow morning. The pitch and surrounding areas are now clear of snow with only small areas of the pitch frozen; if the current favourable weather conditions prevail, there is a good chance that the match will go ahead. Updates will be posted on this site as well as…
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Weekly News Update
Blyth Spartans’ players spent a day at the seaside on Saturday. It wasn’t quite Rio’s Copacabana, populated by lithe figures and bronzed bodies, but the beach at Tynemouth provided some small relief from the ice underfoot and the restriction of training schedules. But the players were by no means ‘beach bums’ – they were put through their paces by manager Mick Tait. The only one with any possible connection to…
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Spartans Snowmen
It would appear that a few people have been putting their free Saturday’s to good use, as they have spent the day building Spartans related snowmen. SpartansFans Tom Crane and Gaby Paradis constructed this ‘slightly portly’ effort in York SpartansFans Leanne and Norman Wake created this effort, which bears a striking resemblance to a certain former manager…
MATCH OFF + NEW FIXTURE ARRANGEMENTS
Inevitably, due to the weather conditions, this Saturday’s (9th Jan) F.A. Trophy Second Round home tie against Guiseley has been called off. After instruction from the F.A. the following fixture arrangements have been put in place if consecutive cancellations occur; the rearranged dates for this tie are Tue 12th, Thurs 14th and Tues 19th Jan KO 7.45pm This potentially means that our away game to Northwich Victoria on the 19th…
Guiseley Match Off
The club can announce that Saturday’s FA Trophy match with Guiseley has fallen victim to the bad weather. As reported on the website earlier, the game will now be played, weather permitting, on Tuesday night at 7.45pm. Failing that it will be played on Thursday at 7.45pm. Further updates will be provided on this site, as and when we have them.