A selection of photos from the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Stafford Rangers. Blyth ran out 2-1 winners in the game. ^Gareth Wiliams closes down on Tom Morley^ ^Liam Murray comes away with the ball from Marc Walton^ ^Andy Leeson scrambles the ball away, as Stafford threatened to break the deadlock^ ^Chris Clements battles to hold Marc Walton challenge, at bay^ ^Robbie Dale hoofs the ball clear^…
Chairman’s Welcome
Welcome to the new online home of Blyth Spartans AFC. Our recent success in the FA Cup has demonstrated the level of support that the club has throughout the world and therefore a strong and up to date online presence is essential in keeping the fans abreast of the latest developments within the club. The club was also keen to combine all of the respective strands of the club (the…
Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 1
The Spartans moved out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win over Stafford Rangers. Blyth trailed at half time 1-0, but Gary Brown equalised with a 35 yard rocket, then an own goal by Stuart Pierpoint give the Spartans another much needed win. Match report and reaction will follow soon.
Special Care Baby Unit Event (24 Apr 2009)
The Social club are holding an event to raise much needed funds fro the Special Baby Unit at Wansbeck Hospitial on 24th April – 7pm. Johnny Scott will be the entertainer. Tickets cost £4 and are available from the Social Club.
Blyth Spartans 2 AFC Telford 0 (Match Report)
Tuesday 17th March 2009 Blue Square North Blyth Spartans 2 AFC Telford 0 Attendance – 501 Blyth Spartans: Paul Farman, Kenny Boyle, John Brackstone, Gareth Williams, Richard Pell, Andy Leeson, Adrian Webster (sub Gary Brown 62 mins), Chris McCabe (sub Stuart Banks 78 mins), Robert Dale, Marc Walton (sub Sean Reay 89 mins), Simon Todd (sub Alex Gildea 72 mins). Subs not used: Ged Dalton & Adam Laidlaw Spartans inflicted…
Exec Committee Minutes (16 Mar 2009)
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF BLYTH SPARTANS AFC HELD ON MONDAY 16th MARCH 2009 Present ; K Scott, I K Evans, C Baxter, G Young & S Ord. Apologies ; A Platten 1. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING. a) The minutes of the last meeting (02.03.09) were approved. 2. MATTERS ARISING. a) IKE reported that from the e-mails sent to all Northern based premier and football league clubs requesting…
Another Pointer to Blyth’s Survival
The points are accumulating but are they coming thick and fast enough to stave off relegation for Blyth Spartans? Another point from the fourth game in succession, this time at Tamworth on Saturday, can be interpreted as solid form or, alternatively, too little to late. Blyth manager Harry Dunn was appropriately ambiguous in his post match thoughts. “Bearing mind Tamworth are in second place in the League and we’re second…
Tamworth 1 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Report)
Saturday 14th March 2009 Blue Square North Tamworth 1 Blyth Spartans 1 Spartans: Paul Farman, Kenny Boyle, John Brackstone, Gareth Williams, Richard Pell, Andy Leeson, Adrian Webster, Chris McCabe, Robert Dale (sub Gary Brown 72 mins), Marc Walton (sub Stuart Banks 84 mins), Simon Todd. Subs not used: Ged Dalton, Shaun Reay & Adam Laidlaw. Spartans picked up a valuable point on their day trip to the Midlands. Tamworth pushing…
Blyth Spartans 2 Alfreton Town 2 (Match Report)
Tuesday 10th March 2009 Blue Square North Blyth Spartans 2 Alfreton Town 2 Spartans: Paul Farman, Kenny Boyle, Gary Brown, Gareth Williams, Richard Pell, Andy Leeson, Adrian Webster, Chris McCabe, Robert Dale, Marc Walton, Ged Dalton (sub Simon Todd 70 mins). Subs not used: Stuart Banks, Adam Laidlaw, Liam Gildea & Graham Fenton. Spartans two up in under half an hour dropped 2 valuable points to a late equaliser against…
Supporters Club Meeting Minutes (Mar 2009)
Date/Time: 7 March 2009 @ 12.30 Present: Andrew Westgarth, Jeff Young, Dave Wall, Brian Bell, Anthony Seghini, Deborah Wall, Martin Hunter, Bobby Bell Apologies: Scott Dewhurst, Derek Birdsey and Dave Charlton Correspondence: Thank you letter received from Macmillan Cancer Care for framed shirt donation. The shirt raised £180 at the auction Various bills have been received and actioned Shop: Various stock items have been received, we are still awaiting delivery…