Saturday 21st November FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round Attendance – 442 Blyth Spartans – Jack Norton, Stephen Harrison, Darren Craddock, Michael Tait, Gareth Williams, Rikki Bains, Mark Doninger, Stephen Turnbull, Paul Brayson, Ian Graham, John Alexander. Subs not used –Simon Todd, Josh Gillies, James Marwood, John Brackstone & Mark Bell. Stafford Rangers – Lee Evans, Ashley Wooliscroft, Richard Vauls (sub Jon Patrick 32 mins), Tom Thorley, Bobby Wilson, Jermaine…
FA Cup Shirt Presentation
Prior to yesterday’s FA Trophy game with Stafford Rangers, the Supporters Club presented two very special Spartans shirts to the Social Club to be displayed on the wall in the bar. The No. 12 shirt is the one worn by Ged Dalton, when scoring the winner on that magical night when the Spartans defeated AFC Bournemouth. The No. 2 shirt is the shirt worn by Spartans’ Captain John Waterson during…
Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 0 (Match Reaction)
In the dressing room at half time during Blyth Spartans’ game on Saturday at home to Stafford Rangers Blyth manager Mick Tait suggested that his players must pick themselves up by their own bootlaces, demanding at least 10% more effort from his players. But bizarrely it was bootlaces which were partly responsible when the second half kicked off with only nine Blyth men having taken to the pitch. This scenario…
Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 0 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Blyth Spartans v Stafford Rangers match played on Saturday 21st November 2009. The merit marks were awarded by Martin Hunter. Team 1. Jack Norton – 6/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 7/10 3. Darren Craddock – 7/10 4. Michael Tait – 8/10 5. Gareth Williams – 8/10 6. Rikki Bains – 8/10 7. Mark Doninger – 7/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 8/10 9. Paul…
Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 0 (Match Photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the FA Trophy game between Blyth Spartans and Stafford Rangers, which saw the Spartans run out eventual winners with a Brace from Brayson.
New Signings for the Spartans
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of former Newcastle United winger James Marwood and Jarrow Roofing striker Michael Hepplewhite. Marwood, 19, is the son of former Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday player Brian and is a fast winger, who provides of good crosses and is capable of shooting from distance. He was a member of the Newcastle United side that defeated Blyth in the Northumberland Senior Cup at St James’ Park….
Fixture Changes
SpartansFans should note the changes to the following fixtures: – Home to Harrogate Town – Tuesday 15 December 2009 (Kick off at 7.45pm) Away to Northwich Victoria – Tuesday 19 January 2010 (Kick off at 7.45pm)
Poster Distribution
Very soon supporters will be able to download and print official fixture posters for display in your place of work, local business premise’s, shops etc. I would be grateful if supporters could e-mail Ian Evans with the localities of each poster placed, if it is to be a regular issue, so that the club can keep tabs on this promotion. In order for you to check first, a list of…
Charity Trek A Huge Success
Guest of honour at Saturday’s game with Eastwood Town were three members of the ‘Mick O’Brien Supporters Club’ based in Dublin, Ireland. Whilst a high percentage of the crowd at Croft Park on Saturday probably wandered down to the ground on foot, the three lads had set off on Wednesday from Ballymote to get the game using an incredible 11 forms of transport, ranging from a lorry to a skateboard….
Ponteland Madrid 5 Spartans U10s 3
After two weeks without a game due to the weather, we faced Ponteland away in the League Cup. We had previously met in the league and there had been nothing to seperate the two teams in a 0-0 draw. Today it would be extra time and penalties if it was undecided after normal time. Spartans were first to concede a goal in the first quarter, but Brooklyn pulled the scores level…