Ashington vs Blyth Spartans (NSC Semi Final) - Match Preview
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA
Chartered Management Accountant
NORTHUMBERLAND SENIOR CUP SEMI FINAL
Venue: Woodhorn Lane, Ashington (NE63 9FW)
Date: Tuesday 18th March 2014
Kick Off: 19:30
SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY
ADMISSION
£6 - Adults
£1.50 - concessions
TEAM NEWS
After another strong home victory on the weekend, Spartans return to their remaining cup competition in the form of the Northumberland Senior Cup, where we face local rivals Ashington. Casting back to the last competitive fixture against Ashington was a repeat of tonights fixture, the game went to extra time in a closely matched game, Spartans will be hoping for another good game to add to our recent good form, unlike the home side of late.
Tom Wade mentioned in the latest interview that a couple members of the team had picked up knocks so the likes of Kendrick and Purewal may get themselves a run-out, with one eye half casting over the away game at Ilkeston. Dan Maguire will be hoping to continue his goalscoring form and will no doubt be keeping Ashingtons defence awake for the full 90, possibly 120 minutes into the tie.
DIRECTIONS
- Head Northbound up the A189 to Ashington
- Take the third exit on the roundabout
- At the next roundabout, take the first exit
- At the roundabout, again take the first exit
- Turn right up St Christophers Close and the ground is on your left
IN THE AWAY DUG OUT
Gary Middleton - Been in-charge of the club since 2009, current holder of Senior Cup.
DANGER MAN
Andrew Johnson - 26 goals scored for Ashington this season, squad captain
LAST TIME WE MET
Ashington 3-1 Blyth Spartans - 7th July 2012 - Pre-Season Friendly
CURRENT MUTUAL FRIENDS
Glen Taylor
Marc Walton
Ben Christensen
Martin Brittain
James Novak
Damon Mullen
OFFICIALS
Referee: Paul Curry
Assistants: David McCallum & Will Finnie