Blyth Spartans vs Ashington - Match Preview (NSC Semi Replay)

Tuesday, 8 April 2014

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA
Chartered Management Accountant

NORTHUMBERLAND SENIOR CUP SEMI FINAL

Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE)
Date: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Kick Off: 19:30

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ADMISSION

Adult: £5.00
Concession: £3.00

TEAM NEWS

It's back to cup action at Croft Park tonight for the replay from the previous week's fixture at Ashington. The tie will see the winner face off against Newcastle United's U21 side at St James Park. Tom will be hoping for an instant bounce back after Saturday's game with FC United and will be hoping that his players will be as determined as they have been all season.

With an away trip to Nantwich on Saturday, Tom may decide to rest a couple key players to make sure fitness is at its best. Saturday saw Arj Purewal return at the right back and Damen Mullen to central midfield so they will be hoping that they have kept their places in tonight's starting 11. The rules for tonight is that 90 minutes are played, if a draw is the result at the final whistle, it goes straight to a penalty shoot-out. (No Extra Time)

IN THE AWAY DUG OUT

Gary Middleton - Been in charge of the club since 2009, current holder of Senior Cup.

DANGER MAN

Andrew Johnson - top goalscorer and club captain.

LAST TIME WE MET

Ashington 2-2 Blyth Spartans - 18th March 2014

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CURRENT MUTUAL FRIENDS

Glen Taylor
Marc Walton
Ben Christensen
Martin Brittain
Damen Mullen

OFFICIALS

Referee: Richard Clark
Assistants: David McCallum and Bradley Malcolm