Trafford vs Blyth Spartans - Match Preview

EVOSTIK PREMIER DIVISION

Venue: Shawe View, Flixton (M41 5DL)
Date: Saturday 17th January 2015
Kick Off: 15:00

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ADMISSION

£8.00 for Adults
£4.00 for Concessions
£1 Under 18's

DIRECTIONS

- Head soundbound on the A1 and take the junction 42 exit towards Manchester/Bradford
- Continue onto the M60
- At junction 10, turn off towards Urmston, at the roundabout, take the third exit onto Barton Road
- Go over one roundabout and on the next one, take the third exit onto Hayeswater Road
- 0.5 miles ahead turn right onto Moorside Road
- At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bowfell Road
-Turn left onto Flixton Road
- Take first right onto Pennybridge Road, the ground is on your left

TEAM NEWS

A tough test for Spartans this weekend as they travel down to Manchester to face Trafford FC. The Lancashire based side are currently in 23rd position in the league table but have just named the experienced Graham Heathcote as their new manager this week. With it being his first game in-charge, Blyth will need to prepare for a reaction from histhe squad as The Green Army go after the league double.

Winger Jarrett Rivers has been on trial at SkyBet League 1 side Oldham Athletic this week. His future at the club is in question after the club received bids from both Oldham and an additional League 1 side for the youngster. Blyth's last game was in blustery conditions on Saturday at home to Belper Town, a game which was won 2-0. Performances from the ever reliable Peter Jefferies and the back wall of defence will be vital to keep out known goalscorer Sheldon Payne and the rest of Heathcote's men who will be looking for their second home league win of the campaign. A win for Spartans can see them move up to 14th, with results going their way.

OPPOSITION MANAGER

Graham Heathcote - installed as new manager on Monday, his first game incharge of Trafford after the departure of Garry Vaughan.

DANGER MAN

Shelton Payne - has 16 league goals for Trafford this season

LAST TIME WE MET

Blyth Spartans 1-0 Trafford - Tuesday 9th December 2014

http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=11891

RECORD AGAINST OPPOSITION

Played - 4
Won - 2
Lost - 2
Drew - 0

Scored - 4
Conceded - 5

MUTUAL FRIENDS

Steve Raffell

OFFICIALS

Referee: Sam Mulhall
Assistants: David Bryning and Michael Clulow