Blyth Spartans News

9 September 2012

Blyth Spartans 1 Garforth Town 0 (Match Action Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the FA Cup 1st round qualifier with Garforth Tn, which saw the Spartans battle to a 1-0 win and progress into the draw for the next round.

9 September 2012

Garforth game - Tommy talks

Blyth Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy trudged along the touch line after the final whistle blew on Saturday feigning the wiping of sweat from his brow.

8 September 2012

Work to do insists Paddy

Following his side's 1-0 win over Garforth Town, Spartans assistant manager Paddy Atkinson was happy with the win but insisted that there was room for improvement and that it would come with hard w...

8 September 2012

Mason thinks Spartans ground it out

Spartans winger Lee Mason feels his side should be commended for their attitudes in difficult conditions in the 1-0 FA Cup win over Garforth Town today. High temperatures met the players as they wa...

8 September 2012

Town made us work says Utterson

Reflecting on Spartans 1-0 FA Cup win over Garforth Town, Shaun Utterson feels that his side didn't underestimate their opposition but were made to work hard in difficult conditions. A scrappy game...

8 September 2012

Win is all that matters for Hodgson

Spartans midfielder Sam Hodgson insisted that it was a case of the win being more important than the performance of his side as they secured a place in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup wit...

8 September 2012

Blyth Spartans 1-0 Garforth Town

Blyth Spartans 1-0 Garforth Town. Croft Park. FA Cup First Qualifying Round. Saturday 8th September. Attendance: 401

7 September 2012

Blyth Spartans v Garforth Town Programme Preview

This weekend's visit of Garforth Town signifies the start of another season in a competition synonymous with the Spartans.

7 September 2012

Garforth Town FA Cup(h) Match Preview

Spartans take a break from Evo-Stik Northern Premier League duty as we start our FA Cup campaign for the season when Garforth Town visit Croft Park tomorrow for a First Qualifying Round match.

5 September 2012

More to come insists Hooks

After making his second Spartans debut at Stocksbridge Park Steels last night, Neal Hooks reflected on a job well done but insisted that he still has a way to go before he is fully fit. After seali...

5 September 2012

Stocksbridge game - reaction

Blyth boss Tommy Cassidy, although clearly delighted by picking up all three points at Stocksbridge Park Steels on Tuesday night, was left pondering on how his side can avoid paying the penalty.

5 September 2012

Goals galore for Spartans so far

As we take a break from the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League to start our FA Cup campaign it's worth noting that Spartans have posted some impressive stats when it comes to goalscoring and the amou...

4 September 2012

Stocksbridge Park Steels 2-3 Blyth Spartans

Stocksbridge Park Steels 2-3 Blyth Spartans. Look Local Stadium. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. 4th September 2012. Attendance: 167

4 September 2012

Goal hero Farrell wants the easy life

After hitting a late winner at Stocksbridge Park Steels tonight Spartans matchwinner Craig Farrell says his side has to learn to kill off games easier and ensure that they make things easier on the...

3 September 2012

Stocksbridge Park Steels(a) Match Preview

With a positive performance against Marine narrowly missing out on all three points Spartans have the chance to make amends when they travel to Stocksbridge Park Steels, just two weeks after facing...

3 September 2012

Cassidy reaction to Hooks signing

Manager Tommy Cassidy has expressed his delight with today's news that midfielder Neal Hooks will be returning to the club commenting "I'm really pleased that Neal has come back to Croft Park, as...

3 September 2012

Cassidy ‘Hooks’ Midfielder

Blyth Spartans can announce that midfielder Neal Hooks has returned to the club following a brief spell at Spennymoor Town.

2 September 2012

Marine game - reaction

They say that things always look better in the morning. Blyth Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy concurs.

2 September 2012

Blyth Spartans 3 Marine 3 (Match action photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Marine; who arrived at Croft PArk defending a 100% start to the 2012-13 Evostick campaign. A enjoyable 6...

1 September 2012

Defence didnt get the breaks says Grant

Spartans keeper Conor Grant came away from the rollercoaster 3-3 draw with Marine insisting that his defence's performance didn't warrant conceding three goals. A late goal from Marine substitute K...

1 September 2012

Big week ahead for Jones and Spartans

After getting ninety minutes under his belt in the topsy turvy 3-3 draw with Marine, Spartans defender Carl Jones looked ahead to a big week for the club as they prepare to travel to Stocksbridge P...

1 September 2012

Vipond taking the positives despite late blow

Spartans midfielder Shaun Vipond reflected on the late equaliser conceded against Marine and insisted that his side had no reason to be negative after such a good showing against a side who had a 1...

1 September 2012

Blyth Spartans 3-3 Marine

Blyth Spartans 3-3 Marine. Croft Park. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. 1st September 2012. Attendance: 367

31 August 2012

Marine fan on his bike for MS

When Marine travel to Croft Park tomorrow the vast majority of people connected with the club will be travelling by coach, however one supporter is taking a tougher route and it's all in a good cau...

31 August 2012

Blyth Spartans v Marine Programme Preview

Spartans will look to extend their unbeaten run in this fixture, when they entertain Marine on Saturday afternoon.

31 August 2012

Marine(h) Match Preview

After Monday's late show at Whitby Town that saw Spartans win their second game of the season, Marine travel to Croft Park tomorrow(Saturday) looking to maintain one of only three 100% records in t...

29 August 2012

Conor taking nothing for Grant-ed

Spartans keeper Conor Grant has revealed that he is relishing the battle with fellow stopper Matty Hunter for the number one spot and knows that he has to keep performing otherwise the former Monks...

29 August 2012

Blyth Spartans 1 Hednesford Town 2 (Match Sponsors)

The photo below shows the match sponsors for the home game against Hednesford Town played on Saturday 25 August 2012.

28 August 2012

Whitby Town 1 Blyth Spartans 3 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the Merit Marks for the Blyth Spartans team awarded for the EvoStick Premier Division game away to Whitby Town.

28 August 2012

Blyth Spartans 1 Hednesford Town 2 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the Merit Marks for the Blyth Spartans team awarded for the EvoStick Premier Division game home to Hednesford Town.