MichaelSoulsby
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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
Blyth Spartans
Nickname(s)
Spartans
Spartans
Club Formed
1899
1899
Biggest Honour
FA Cup 5th Round - Blyth Spartans 0 - 1 Wrexham - Reply
FA Cup 5th Round - Blyth Spartans 0 - 1 Wrexham - Reply
League
Blue Square North
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.
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.
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.
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
ST's - Paul Brayson, Leandro Scartascini, Ian Graham, John Alexander
Let the Season Begin!!