AFC Blyth Spartans - The Last Chapter

[MichaelSoulsby]

Good Afternoon FmBaser's​

As most of you know now iam a huge Blyth Spartans supporter. And from the Title of this thread this is going to be my last Spartan story of the 'Fm10' game. Bet that you all guess that i dont really last long on each story but i ASHURE you that this will last as iam putting the best detail i can manage. Hope that you follow my Story of the most Famous Non-League side in England !!!​

Club's Name
Blyth Spartans​

Nickname(s)
Spartans​

Club Formed
1899​

Biggest Honour
FA Cup 5th Round - Blyth Spartans 0 - 1 Wrexham - Reply​

League
Blue Square North​

Mick Tait Resigns Again​

Newly appointed manager Mick Tait has left Blyth Spartans this morning because of an illness which will unforchunitly need to retire from the sport he loved. Iam sure that all the clubs fans and followers will join the club in wishing Mick Tait in his life and hopfully a return from illness. His son Michael Tait will remain at the team whilst his father leaves.​

Few days later .....

Spartans appoint new Manager

Chairman Tony Platten has released a statement to the Evening Chronicle saying that the club has found themselves a new manager in the name of Michael Soulsby. The local lad has been out of a job since leaving Blyth Town last month. Mr Platten had lot's of people on his shortlist but decided on Michael for his local knowledge of the sqaud after known as a Spartan Follower. He will take charge as soon as he sign's the contract on Saturday.


Transfers News

Rikki Bains (Loan - Season loan)
Rikki joins the Northern side at the age of 21 and has lots of experience at Non-League. Darlington accepted the deal straight away.

Chris Shanks
The former player returns to Blyth after being released from Cowdenbeath. Backup for defence.


Friendly Match

Whitby 1-2 Blyth
MoM - Chris Shanks


Dale signs new Deal with Blyth

Robert Dale has just signed a new 4 year deal at Blyth Spartans after rumors that a southern side where after him. He said he is enjoying his time at Blyth and expects big thing with Mr Soulsby in charge.

More of Pre season soon !!!

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Pre-Season 2009​

Whitby Town 1-2 Blyth​

Blyth 2-2 Berwick​

Rob Roy 2-4 Blyth​

Blyth 2-2 Nairn County​

Blyth 2-1 Mansfield​

Hednesford 1-2 Blyth​

Blyth 4-0 Whitley Bay​

Transfer Signings​

Leandro Scartascini
Argentinian striker who had a short spell at Darlington. First choice striker. Still only 24 so one for the future.​

Zeke Rowe
A winger who has loads of experince and at the age of 35 can advise the younger lads.​

Will Snowdon
Strong centre back who had been released from Stranraer last summer. Great signing also for the future.​

With a great Pre-Season over, the team and staff just cant wait for the campaign to begin away to Stafforshire's Telford.​

1st Team Sqaud​

GK's - Mark Bell, Jack Norton​

DR's - Steve Harrison, Gareth Williams (c)​

DL's - John Brackstone, Kenny Boyle​

DC's - Will Snowdon, Rikki Bains, Darren Craddock, Chris Shanks​

RM's - Adi Webster, Zeke Rowe, Chris McCabe​

LM's - Robert Dale​

CM's - Josh Gillies, Simon Todd, Mark Doninger, Michael Tait, Stephen Turnbull

ST's - Paul Brayson, Leandro Scartascini, Ian Graham, John Alexander​

Let the Season Begin!!​

 

[SamScfc]

Good luck with this, as I'm a fan of Non-League stories.

 

[ENGLAND RULES]

good luck and get a parent club... i once got manchester united for accrington boy was i happy

 

[Nick.]

good luck with this Mick

 

[MichaelSoulsby]

August Update

AFC Telford 2-0 Blyth - BSN - 08/08/09
Blyth didnt have the best game today and the score was what was deserved.

Blyth 1-1 Southport - BSN - 11/08/09
Good game, Dale took the lead on 8 minutes, got tired to the end and conceaded.

Blyth 6-0 Redditch - BSN - 15/08/09
Fantastic win over Redditch, goals from Scartascini, 2 of Brayson and a hatrick from Dale. Loved this game.

Farsley 3-0 Blyth - BSN - 18/08/09
Poor game, no confidence from past game, team just didnt turn up.

Blyth 2-0 Corby - BSN - 22/08/09
Good solid win for Blyth, Alexander with both goals.

Hyde 2-2 Blyth -BSN - 29/08/09
Good evan game, Blyth came back from 2-0. Goals from Brayson and Snowdon.

Blyth 1-1 Droylsden - BSN - 31/08/09
Another close game, Blyth maybe should of won. McCabe with the goal.


News that the team is talking with businessmen about a takeover is blocking Blyth in a parent club or feeder club. As soon as it's been sorted, i will be straight in there.

Injuries

John Brackstone - Twisted Knee - 1 month


League

Played 7 games and Blyth find themselves 11th. Only 4 points off the play off position. Alfreton lead the pack with Northwich, Farsley and Vauxhall in the relegation position.


Player of the Month

Robert Dale - Has had a fantastic start to the season with 4 goals in 7 games.

 

[MichaelSoulsby]

September 2009​

05/09/09 - BSN ​

Eastwood 0-2 Blyth - Scartascini (7, 22)
Good away win for the lads as they get all three points.​

08/09/09 - BSN​

Vauxhall 2-0 Blyth
Poor game against one of the less better teams of the league. Need to do better.​

12/09/09 - BSN​

Blyth 1-2 Solihull (Alexander 18)
Yet again play lose but they had a better excuse. Robert Dale wasnt playing !!! Still poor game though.​

19/09/09 - BSN​

Gloucester 3-4 Blyth (O.G 39, Brayson 82, Snowdon 85, Scartascini 88)
Fantastic win from the lads after coming back from 3-1. Great comeback and iam happy.​

26/09/09 - FA Cup 2nd Quali​

Billericay 4-5 Blyth (Williams 10, Snowdon 16, Dale 22,29, pen 81)
Great game again from the lads, Speical hatrick from Robert rounded it up. Blyth continue into next round.​

Fantastic end of the month with 9 goals in 2 games. Not best league games but that still has time on its side. Lets hope that Blyth can make good progress in the cup.​

October 2009​

Alfreton [H] - 03/10/09
Shortwood [H] - 10/10/09 - FA Cup
Hinckley [H] - 17/10/09
Northwich [A] - 24/10/09
Stalybridge [A] - 27/10/09
Ilkeston [H] - 31/10/09 - Halloween

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[Yorkshirelad]

yey, Hope this one keeps going mate, Good luck!

 

[The Shots]

I kind of like stories more when the manager is not a compleate smart ***, and wins all their matches accept a couple, just to make people think they are not using wonder tactic. Good luck with this and I can see you reaching that last playoff place...

 

[FM-KING]

Good story m8, I am currently Consett, started in the northern league devision 1, and now in league 1 on track for the championship!, Just bought my first player for 40k also haha! in season 2017! Never had so much fun on football manager!

I wish you all the luck you need

 

[MichaelSoulsby]

October 2009

Chris McCabe against Alfreton
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* A few more games where added into this month








03/10/09 - BSN

Blyth 5-1 Alfreton (Scartascini 11, 72, Williams 58, McCabe 78, 86)
Best game of the rein of Soulsby with the lads putting 5 past the top of the league.


10/10/09 - FA Cup 3rd Quali

Blyth 2-0 Shortwood (Graham 45, Scatascini 50)
Only played my subs and unused players today and it seemed to work.


17/10/09 - BSN

Blyth 1-0 Hinckley (Dale 84)
Another win for Spartans as Dale scores a late winner.


24/10/09 - FA Cup 4th Quali

Blyth 3-1 Lancaster City (McCabe 33, Dale 41, 90+1)
Blyth travel into the 1st Proper round, but Dale has long injury.


27/10/09 - BSN

Stalybridge 3-3 Blyth (Williams 9, Alexander 17, 28)
Very close game as the 'Bridge' score a 87 minute penelty.


31/10/09 - BSN

Blyth 3-3 Ilkeston (Brayson 27, Bains pen 65, Alexander 70)
Lots of goals scored but only one point each as Ilkeston score late on.


What a fantastic month again for Blyth Spartans. 9th in the table with game in hand and only 2 point off playoff's.


Robert Dale - 5-6 Weeks - Twisted Ancle
Paul Brayson - 4-5 Weeks - Twisted Knee


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[MichaelSoulsby]

November Update​

04/11/10​

Northwich 2-2 Blyth Spartans
BSN​

Alexander (75)
Graham (90+2)​

Both teams will be happy with a point each after todays close encounter.​

07.11.09​

Blyth Spartans 2-0 Histon Reserves
BSN​

Brackstone (pen 11)
Scartascini (51)
Craddock (45+2)​

Blyth are through into the second round of the cup as they put 2 passed the Blue Sqaure Premiers Histon's Reserves.​

11.11.09​

Blyth Spartans 1-0 Eastwood
BSN​

Bains (90+2)​

Blyth steal all three points as defender Rikki Bains places it late on.​

21.11.09​

Blyth Spartans 3-1 Dover
FA Trophy​

Alexander (21, 43, 48)​

Spartans travel into the next round after a John Alexander hatrick.​

25.11.09​

Solihull 1-0 Blyth Spartans
BSN​

Blyth finally lose as the "Moors" take all 3 points.​

28.11.09​

Brighton 4-0 Blyth Spartans
FA Cup​

Blyth go out on the Second round after a hammering by the League 1 side.​

An okay month for the lads. Some good points on the league and its nice to see that Brayson and Dale are almost ready to join up with the squad again.​

During the month Blyth decided to splash some spare cash. Cypriot youngster Andreas Chatziantonis signed from Waltham Abbey for £5k. Hopefully Andreas will be in the 1st team as he is only 17. ​

Blyth aslo signed another 2 defenders to replace the departed Harrison. Chris Nunn signed on a free transfer after being without a club since 2002/03 season with Charlton. And Daniel Leadbitter from Newcastle has signed for 3 months on loan.​

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[Spartansteen]

KUTGW!

It will be interesting to see how that 17 year old develops.

 

[MichaelSoulsby]

December 2009

01.12.09

Blyth Spartans 4-1 Harrogate
BSN

Tait (21, 46)
McCabe (31, 54)

It's clear to see that Spartans are back in form after a thumbing over Harrogate.

05.12.09

Stafford 1-0 Blyth Spartans
BSN

Blyth looked like they are struggling without Dale as they go down by Stafford.

09.12.09

Redditch 0-0 Blyth Spartans
BSN

Scoreless game as Redditch will have the much happier fans. Blyth look a little shakey up front.

12.12.09

Eastbourne Boro 1-0 Blyth Spartans
FA Trophy

Blyth have been seen out the FA Trophy after Eastbourne deliver.

19.12.09

Blyth Spartans 0-1 Stalybridge
BSN

Blyth still cant win and still cant score. A new striker maybe needed.

26.12.09

Workington 1-0 Blyth Spartans
BSN

Another defeat for Spartans. Could there positon in the league be seriously be effected.



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Worst month so far for Blyth as they only record one win. Something really needs to be sorted.

Blyth Spartans have been unable to score lots of goals without Robert Dale being injured so manager Michael Soulsby has spent more money on another player. Striker Adam Warlow has joined Spartans for £2.5 k from rivals Fleetwood.He will be able to play in the first game of January.

Rumors are going around the North East that Blyth's board are trying to find a local team withing to let them take a few loanies as they are seemingly struggling at the moment in their league.

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[mashedPotatoes]

I had a feeling you were gonna do another story with Blyth

Good luck mate and nice layout,might have to steal it
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[MichaelSoulsby]

January 2010 !!
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Transfer News
Manager Michael Soulsby has now had 6 months incharge and has been experimenting with the players and has had a huge clear out. He has realesed 8 players in total. These are the unlucky players who were shown the door.

Josh Gillies, Kenny Boyle, Ian Graham, Paul Brayson, Richard Forster, Adrian Webster, Stephan Turnbull and Craig Turns.

With departures, there will be gaps within the squad so Soulsby has signed up new players.

Adam Warlow - Fleetwood - £2.5 k - Striker
Yvan Tomatula - Free Agent - Attacking Mid
Marc Walton - Free Agent - Striker



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01.01.10

Blyth Spartans 4-0 Workington
BSN

Alexander (9)
Dale (39)
O.G (71)
McCabe (89)

A perfect way to start 2010 with a home hammering of our local rivals. Dale had just came back from injury too.

06.01.10

Corby Town 3-2 Blyth Spartans
BSN

Scartascini (8)
Shanks (32)

Just lost out on a point as Corby score on 86 minutes. Better start from Blyth though.

13.01.10

Blyth Spartans 1-1 Farsley Celtic
BSN

Dale (pen77)

Blyth can only take one point from a game which they should of taken all three.

16.01.10

Blyth Spartans 2-0 Vauxhall
BSN

Warlow (33)
Dale (pen81)

Blyth fans will be happy with a comfertable win over Vauxhall Motors. Adam Warlow gets his first goal for Blyth.

23.01.10

Fleetwood 2-1 Blyth Spartans
BSN

Tomatula (45+1)

Blyth were unlucky not to get more than they did. Fleetwood will feel revealed.

30.01.10

Blyth Spartans 5-2 Gainsborough
BSN

Warlow (pen17, 18)
Scartascini (48, 66, 77)

Blyth Spartans have trounced the "Trinity" as they end an exciting month.



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This could be the turning point of Blyth's season with mostly wins. Noticed that they are also traveling up the league which is always a good sign.

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[Gaffer]

wow, loving your stary so far! keep up the great work!! (so THATS what KUTGW stands for... XD)

 

[MichaelSoulsby]

February 2010

06.02.10

Southport 1-1 Blyth Spartans
BSN

Scartascini (41)

A result which can be taken lightly from the Spartan fans as Blyth take a point.

10.02.10

Ilkeston 0-1 Blyth Spartans
BSN

O.G (78)

Blyth were very lucky to get a point never mind all 3. But that doesnt matter now!

12.02.10

Blyth Spartans 1-0 Stafford
BSN

Warlow (20)

Blyth again were lucky as Stafford are robbed by Warlow.

20.02.10

Hinckley 3-0 Blyth Spartans
BSN

Blyth have well and truely got there own back. Hammered and rightly done.

27.02.10

Blyth Spartans 0-1 AFC Telford
BSN

Spartans have completley been stolen a game from a fluke goal from Vaughan. GRRRRR

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Through out the month, player numbers have been very low, so low that the under 18's needed to start and fill benches. But most are almost back.

Blyth Spartans have sent in requests to two players avalible for loan. Grimsby's Peter Bore and Darlington's Matt Plummer have been rumored interested in going out on loan.


Also in the league it looks like it could go down to the last day as it shows on the screenie.

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[MichaelSoulsby]

March and April 2010

05.03.10

Blyth Spartans 2-0 North Shields
NSC

Warlow (19)
Walton (57)

Spartans get into the semi's of there Senior Cup against Newcastle Benefield.

10.03.10

Blyth Spartans 2-0 Northwich
BSN

Dale (29)
Scartascini (43)

Blyth get all 3 points as they win at home again.

20.03.10

Alfreton 2-1 Blyth Spartans
BSN

Walton (89)

Alfreton were the better team and they took all 3 points.

27.03.10

Blyth Spartans 0-0 Gloucester
BSN

No - Score draw today which is defonitly what the fans came to see.

31.03.10

Droylsden 2-3 Blyth Spartans
BSN

Shanks (51)
Scartascini (75)
Dale (90+4)

Great game as Spartans sneak into the last play off positon.

03.04.10

Blyth Spartans 2-0 Hyde
BSN

Dale (83)
O.G (90+2)

Blyth leave it late to get all 3 points on the league.

06.04.10

Newcastle Benefield 1-1 Blyth Spartans
Newcastle win on Pens.

Tomatula (40)

Very embarrasing as Spartans are dumbed out the semi final.

10.04.10

Harrogate 1-1 Blyth Spartans
BSN

Scartascini (69)

Only two more games and Blyth are only 3 points from last play off place.

17.04.10

Blyth Spartans 3-1 Fleetwood
BSN

Tomatula (13, 79)
Walton (48)

Spartans have taken that spot with only 1 game remaining. Can they hold ??

24.04.10

Gainsborough 0-2 Blyth Spartans
BSN

Scartascini (72)
Snowdon (85)

Blyth have done it. Made it into the play off's. Lets see what happens from here !!




Sorry that this looks a little rushed becasue it is. Play off update tonight !!







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[harleyrules170]

great effort to get to the playoffs in your first season!

Great story to read also. Nice and simple to read.
Well done!

 

[sass101]

great effort to get to the playoffs in your first season!

Great story to read also. Nice and simple to read.
Well done!

Just about what I wanted to say