After last year’s heroic FA Cup run to the third round and a home tie with Blackburn Rovers Blyth Spartans are preparing to continue this year’s challenge. 2009 sees the club’s 100th anniversary of taking part in the competition and a third qualifying round tie at either Hyde United or Salford City awaits the Spartans. The game will take place next Saturday if the match between Hyde and Salford is…
Blyth Spartans 2 Alfreton Town 0 (Match Reaction)
It has been said many times, and by numerous observers, that Blyth Spartans’ inscrutable midfielder/forward Robbie Dale blows hot and cold. On a day when gales buffeted the Spartans’ Croft Park Dale blew hot. In fact he blew as hot as a Sahara storm. Arguably playing his most consistent and effective game in a Blyth shirt Dale blew Alfreton away after taking the wind of the visitors’ sails with a…
Supporters Club Meeting Minutes (Oct 2009)
Date/Time: 3 Oct 2009 @ 12.30 Present: Andrew Westgarth, Jeff Young, Anthony Seghini, Deborah Wall, Martin Hunter, Dave Charlton, Derek Birdsey, Scott Dewhurst, Dave Wall, Brian Bell, Gillian Wall and Brian Davison Apologies: Bobby Bell Correspondence: Usual array of bills, orders and requests Shop: Online shop to be launched this week Outlet is now open in Blyth Town Centre – Phil Castiaux (& MH) to organise publicity. Various items of…
Spartans feature in Celtic View
Following on from our recent story regarding the proposed Charity trip from Ireland to Blyth for the Eastwood Town game, a story has featured in Celtic View (Celtic FC’s weekly magazine whch is sold all over the world) detailing the trip. Should you wish to sponsor the lads, please use the following link: – www.justgiving.com/Fergus-Dowd
Blyth Spartans 2 Alfreton Town 0 (More Photos)
A photo gallery from Steven Hadlow of the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Alfreton Town played on 3 October 2009. Should you wish to use any of the images attached please email Steven for permission. For more of Steven’s photos please use this link
Blyth Spartans 2 Alfreton Town 0 (Match Report)
Saturday 3rd October Blue Square North Attendance – 462 Blyth Spartans Mark Bell, Stephen Harrison, John Brackstone, Michael Tait, Gareth Williams, Darren Craddock, Chris McCabe, Adrian Webster, Paul Brayson (sub John Alexander 82 mins), Ian Graham, Robert Dale Subs Not Used – Simon Todd, Josh Gillies, Kenny Boyle & Craig Turns Alfreton Town Craig Dootson, Dominic Roma, Mark Dudley, Aden Flint, Kyle Mcfadzean, Andy Todd (sub Mathew Burke 77 mins),…
Spartans Abroad gallery goes from Strength to Strength
One of the most successful sections of the site, the Spartans Abroad gallery has continued to grow over the last few months and we now have pictures of SpartansFans in Europe, Africa, Australasia, North and South America and Asia. Many thanks to the people who have sent in the photos and if you have any photos of yourself or friends in foreign places proudly displaying their Spartans colours, please send…
Blyth Spartans 2 Alfreton Town 0 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Alfreton Town match played on Saturday 3 October 2009. The merit marks were awarded by Anthony Seghini and John Wilkinson. Team 1. Mark Bell – 8/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 7/10 3. John Brackstone – 7/10 4. Michael Tait – 7/10 5. Gareth Williams – 8/10 6. Darren Craddock – 8/10 7. Chris McCabe – 8/10 8. Adrian Webster –…
Port of Blyth POTM – Sep 2009 (Presentation)
Prior to the home game against Alfreton Town, Colin Bassam from the Port of Blyth was on hand to present Gareth Williams with the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for September 2009.
Blyth Spartans 2 Alfreton Town 0 (Match Photos)
From Gale force to DALE FORCE – a brace of goals from Robert Dale secured all three points for Blyth over an Alfreton Town side who looked vulnerable at the back without Richard Pell. Enjoy a selection of match action photos from the game, by Bill Broadley. …