Two SpartansFans from Ireland, Fergus Dowd and Padraig Corrigan are making a three day trek from Ballymoat, Co. Sligo to Croft Park to raise funds for the RNLI. The journey will see the two lads travel using 11 modes of transport from lorry to bicycle in order to get to Croft Park in time for the Eastwood Town match on Saturday, 14 November 2009. The proposed journey is as follows:…
“The Refreshers” On At The Social Club, Friday 25th Sept.
We have a very popular band “The REFRESHERS + Support group” appearing at the social club, Friday 25th Sept, doors 7.30pm; there will be a cover charge of £3. We will be organising a number of entertainment nights, including “Battle of the Bands” on Thursday nights running up to Christmas, Comedy Nights organised by Gavin Webster ( 3 years ago a then unknown comedian Michael McIntyre made an appearance at…
Gloucester City 3 Blyth Spartans 1 (Merit Marks)
Detailed below are the marks for the Gloucester City v Blyth Spartans match played on Saturday 19 September 2009. The merit marks were awarded by Scott Dewhurst. Team 1. Craig Turns – 7/10 2. Stephen Harrison – 7/10 3. Kenny Boyle – 6/10 4. Michael Tait – 6/10 5. Gareth Williams (C) – 7/10 6. Darren Craddock – 6/10 7. Josh Gillies – 6/10 8. Stephen Turnbull – 7/10 9….
Exec Committee Minutes (21 Sep 2009)
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 21st of SEPTEMBER. Present; Mr A. Platten, Mr K. Scott, Mr I. Evans, Mr G. Young & Mr C. Baxter Apologies; Mr S. Ord & Mr R. Harding 1. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING. a) The minutes of the last meeting (24.08.09) were approved. 2. MATTERS ARISING. a) CB confirmed that an acceptable discount has been received from Lees Travel. b) IKE reported…
Stephen Turnbull – Suspension
The booking picked up by Spartans midfielder Stephen Turnbull in Saturday’s match with Gloucester City was his fifth of the season, meaning that he will pick up a one match ban. This will mean that Stephen will sit out the home match with Alfreton Town (Saturday, 3 Oct 2009)
Gloucester City 3 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Reaction)
Before Saturday’s game the Gloucester City manager David Mehew was quoted as saying that his side would beat visitors Blyth Spartans with a combination of fitness and desire. His prescience was impressive and Blyth boss Mick Tait, floored by his side’s mournful showing, had to agree although he added more reasons for the 3-1 defeat. And these he laid firmly at his own door. With a startling candour Tait said,…
Gloucester City 3 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Report)
Saturday 19th September 2009 Attendance – 303 Gloucester City Mike Green, James Baldwin, Lee Marshall, Marc Richards, Tom Hamblin, Matt Rose, Lee Smith, Tom Webb, Will Morford, Mike Symons (sub Luke Ballinger 64 mins), Jack Harris. Subs Not Used – Alex Sykes, Jack Pitcher, James Palmer, Adie Harris Blyth Spartans Craig Turns, Stephen Harrison, Kenny Boyle, Michael Tait, Gareth Williams, Darren Craddock, Josh Gillies, Stephen Turnbull, Paul Brayson, Ian Graham…
Supporters Club Meeting Minutes (Sep 2009)
Date/Time: 12 Sept 2009 @ 12.30 Present: Andrew Westgarth, Jeff Young, Anthony Seghini, Deborah Wall, Martin Hunter, Dave Charlton, Bobby Bell, Derek Birdsey, Scott Dewhurst, Dave Wall, Brian Bell, Gillian Wall and Brian Davison Apologies: None 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…
Blyth Spartans 2 Solihull Moors 0 (Sponsors)
A gallery of the photo gallery of the sponsors for the Blyth Spartans v Solihull Moors match on 12 September 2009. Should you be interested in getting involved in sponsoring the Spartans see the Commercial section for more details. Match Sponsor – Soled Out ______________________________________________ Match Ball Sponsor – The Swampies
Ashington Colliers 3 Spartans U10s 6
The U10s got off to a winning start in the league with a 6-3 win at Ashington. A hat-trick from Lewis Best, a brace from Lewis Parker and a first goal for Spartans from Rhys Common made sure of the points in this good all round team performance. John Paul Megson picked up the MoM award for a solid defensive performance and Matthew Giloney was awarded the Coach’s Player Award…