Saturday 21st March 2009 Blue Square North Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 1 Attendance – 502 Blyth Spartans: Paul Farman, Kenny Boyle, John Brackstone, Gareth Williams, Richard Pell, Andy Leeson, Adrian Webster (sub Adam Laidlaw 90mins), Gary Brown, Robert Dale, Marc Walton (sub Sean Reay 46 mins), Simon Todd (sub Alex Gildea 72 mins). Subs not used: Stuart Banks & Ged Dalton Spartans now remain unbeaten in 6 games. A…
Spartans U9 6 Seaton Burn Youth 1
This was Spartans last game of the current league on 21st March, before the new mini-league starts with the top six teams. Spartans had already qualified for this league before the game and looking at how they started the game, it was just as well. Seaton Burn started the better team with Spartans looking as if they had just got out of bed. Although we had chances through both Lewis…
Gareth Williams – Suspension
Following Gareth Williams’ red card on Saturday his one game suspension will ‘kick in’ on the 4 April 2009 meaning that he will be unavailable for the Vauxhall Motors match.
Post Stafford Rangers Reaction
Following Tuesday night’s fiery performance in taking three points from Championship challenging AFC Telford Blyth Spartans were strangely lethargic on Saturday when they entertained Stafford Rangers. At least they were until manager Harry Dunn delivered a rousing battle cry at half time which turned the game around and helped deliver another precious victory which hauled the Spartans just out of the Blue Square North relegation zone. “We actually started the…
Blyth Spartans 2 Stafford Rangers 1 (Match Photos)
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…