http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/NewsFront.aspx?SectionID=10870 All the latest news, match reviews and analysis from Blyth Spartans AFC en-GB Copyright 2007, Johnston Press Plc jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk NPL http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/GetFeed.aspx?sectionid=10870&format=rss Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:55:45 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/template/group/images/rss/NPL_rss.gif http://www.newspostleader.co.uk 281 70 http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Valiant-defending-earns-Blyth-a.6515379.jp BLYTH Spartans secured a creditable draw at AFC Telford on Saturday – an away fixture where they have found it difficult to get a result in the past. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Valiant-defending-earns-Blyth-a.6515379.jp Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:19:10 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Players-benefit-from-Spartans-scholarship.6509536.jp Blue Square Bet North club Blyth Spartans have introduced an exciting new scholarship scheme which provides a direct link between the club's under 8 squad and the senior t http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Players-benefit-from-Spartans-scholarship.6509536.jp Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:19:54 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/We-should-have-won-64.6503713.jp SATURDAY'S scoreline doesn't tell the whole story of a game Blyth Spartans could, and should, have won, according to manager Mick Tait. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/We-should-have-won-64.6503713.jp Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:16:34 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Blyth-pay-penalty-for-missed.6503678.jp BLYTH Spartans were left ruing missed second-half chances that could easily have seen them pick up their first win of the season on Saturday. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Blyth-pay-penalty-for-missed.6503678.jp Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:08:42 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Blyth-beaten-after-dominating-for.6503654.jp BLYTH Spartans' first home game of the league season ended in a disappointing midweek defeat. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Blyth-beaten-after-dominating-for.6503654.jp Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:05:12 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-leave-it-late-to.6489124.jp BLYTH Spartans claimed their first point in three games, but they left it late before a crowd of 406 at Croft Park. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-leave-it-late-to.6489124.jp Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:41:13 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Blyth-beaten-after-dominating-for.6489100.jp BLYTH Spartans' first home game of the league season ended in a disappointing midweek defeat. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Blyth-beaten-after-dominating-for.6489100.jp Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:32:59 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Nightmare-start-for-Spartans.6476976.jp BLYTH Spartans made the worst possible start to the new season with a disappointing defeat in the west Midlands. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Nightmare-start-for-Spartans.6476976.jp Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:40:49 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-boss-39cautiously-optimistic39-for.6470784.jp 'CAUTIOUSLY optimistic' is the phrase which could describe Mick Tait, manager of Blue Square Bet club Blyth Spartans, as he ruminated on his side's chances for the http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-boss-39cautiously-optimistic39-for.6470784.jp Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:12:44 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-make-new-signings-on.6426892.jp BLYTH Spartans have moved to strengthen their team on and off the pitch. Twenty-three-year-old Phil Cave, the former Newcastle United reserve and Livingston left back, has pu http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-make-new-signings-on.6426892.jp Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:43:15 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-secure-Brayson-for-another.6265785.jp BLYTH Spartans have moved swiftly to secure the signature of the club and the league's top scorer Paul Brayson for another 12 months. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-secure-Brayson-for-another.6265785.jp Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:50:46 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Tait-already-excited-for-new.6253283.jp AFTER a lifetime in football, Blyth Spartans manager Mick Tait is as much in love with game as ever. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Tait-already-excited-for-new.6253283.jp Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:54:45 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Blyth-season-ends-in-defeat.6253275.jp BLYTH Spartans ended the season on a losing note and manager Mick Tait will no doubt quickly turn his attentions to the new campaign after his side were beaten 2-0 by Gainsbor http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Blyth-season-ends-in-defeat.6253275.jp Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:52:06 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Entertaining-game-but-Spartans-lose.6237754.jp A CROWD of more than 500 was entertained to an excellent game, even though Blyth Spartans failed to sign off at Croft Park with a win. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Entertaining-game-but-Spartans-lose.6237754.jp Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:39:14 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Finances-hamper-Tait39s-ambitions.6237756.jp IN line with the weekend's ban on flying, Blyth Spartans' hopes of a future play-off spot have been grounded till the dust settles – on the present campaign. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Finances-hamper-Tait39s-ambitions.6237756.jp Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:42:32 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Tait-and-Brayson-see-off.6237761.jp BLYTH Spartans put themselves in with a chance of finishing in the top half of Blue Square North with this midweek victory over Gainsborough Trinity at Croft Park. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Tait-and-Brayson-see-off.6237761.jp Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:46:06 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Tait-seething-over-referee.6187595.jp ACCORDING to a seething Blyth Spartans manager Mick Tait, the referee for his side's game at home to Gloucester City at the weekend should have been scouring the property http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Tait-seething-over-referee.6187595.jp Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:55:33 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Home-defeat-for-Spartans.6187564.jp SPARTANS crashed at home on Saturday to Gloucester City, who completed the double against Spartans with two of their three goals coming from the penalty spot as Lee Smith comp http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Home-defeat-for-Spartans.6187564.jp Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:48:39 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Progress-has-been-made-says.6170212.jp DON'T be deceived by Blyth Spartans' league standing. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Progress-has-been-made-says.6170212.jp Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:43:17 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-lose-out-to-controversial.6170143.jp BLYTH Spartans were felled by a controversial goal midway through the first half of their game in Derbyshire on Saturday. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-lose-out-to-controversial.6170143.jp Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:25:22 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Tait-We-deserved-points.6152001.jp ACCORDING to Blyth Spartans manager Mick Tait his side were "totally dominant" but their hosts Ilkeston Town ultimately lacked restraint, showed their frustration, but http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Tait-We-deserved-points.6152001.jp Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:37:04 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-lose-out-to-Ilkeston.6151943.jp BLYTH Spartans were beaten by two first half goals as they failed to snatch a late equaliser after their opponents were reduced to ten men. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-lose-out-to-Ilkeston.6151943.jp Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:21:16 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-didn39t-deserve-point-says.6132074.jp ILLNESS and injury are endemic at Blyth Spartans. It is possible that a skull and crossbones will need to replace the Spartans logo on the dressing room door with the slogan – http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-didn39t-deserve-point-says.6132074.jp Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:45:35 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Illness-injury-and-suspension-take.6132054.jp AN under-strength Blyth Spartans side was, in the end, comfortably beaten by the strong, slick Northwich Victoria on Saturday. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Illness-injury-and-suspension-take.6132054.jp Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:38:28 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-find-form.6113336.jp BLYTH Spartans found their form on Saturday to see off visitors Telford United with a 4-0 win. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-find-form.6113336.jp Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:03:22 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Signing-lifts-Tait39s-spirits.6092660.jp BLYTH Spartans manager Mick Tait has moved to alleviate his current frustration over delayed fixtures. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Signing-lifts-Tait39s-spirits.6092660.jp Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:03:13 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/McCabe-suffers-double-break-in.6072117.jp SURRENDERING the lead and the opportunity to gain three points were not the most pressing concerns for Blyth Spartans' manager Mick Tait after the 2-2 draw at home to Staf http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/McCabe-suffers-double-break-in.6072117.jp Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:24:07 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Tait-angered-by-referee39s-decisions.6052077.jp THE geography of football can make for a strange landscape. The Blue Square North, for one, reflects this. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Tait-angered-by-referee39s-decisions.6052077.jp Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:02:00 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-beaten-by-late-Southport.6051921.jp FOLLOWING their first midweek away win in almost two years, Blyth travelled to title-chasing Southport in high spirits but were dealt a blow minutes before kick-off as full ba http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Spartans-beaten-by-late-Southport.6051921.jp Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:57:15 GMT http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Blyth-snatch-win-in-injury.5990258.jp BLYTH Spartans ran out 3-2 winners at home against Vauxhall Motors on Saturday despite badly misfiring in front of goal. http://www.newspostleader.co.uk/spartans/Blyth-snatch-win-in-injury.5990258.jp Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:25:14 GMT