Blyth Spartans Pen Pics
From Grahame Rowley and reproduced here with his kind permission.
Terry Burke - Goalkeeper. Signed from UniBond First Division Whitley Bay in July 1998, Terry has been around the UniBond League for a number of years and is well respected.
Paddy Little - Defender. Signed from Jarrow Roofing of the Northern League in August 2000. Made his debut against Gainsborough Trinity and marked it with an excellent goal from a free kick.
Richard Forster - Defender. Signed in August 2000 from Hartlepool United. Made his debut in the first game of the season against Gainsborough Trinity.
Justin Keegan - Defender. Signed in August 2000 from Darlington. Made his debut against Gainsborough Trinity.
Mark Dunkerley - Defender. Signed in August 2000 from Hartlepool United. Made his debut against Gainsborough Trinity.
Ian Dixon - Defender. Signed from Northern League Durham City in October 1999. Ian made his debut against Runcorn in November 1999 and scored his first goal for the club against Bradford Park Avenue.
Jeff Wrightson - Defender. Experienced player who signed for the club in January 2000. Jeff started his career with Newcastle United. He has also had spells at Gateshead and Spennymoor United. Club captain.
Steve Hutchinson - Midfielder. Ex-Gateshead player signed for the club in July 1998. Looks to have a fine future in the game if he can show a level of consistency that is sometimes lacking. Popular amongst supporters and the butt of many dressing room jokes.
Graeme Hogg - Midfielder. Signed for the club in August 1999 from Newcastle United, Graeme is the only Blyth based player in the squad. He made his debut as a sub against Bamber Bridge in August 1999. Scored his first goal for the club against Whitley Bay. Formerly also with Manchester United.
Nicky Evans - Midfielder. Signed for the club in October 1999 and made his debut as a sub against Winsford United later that month. Nicky was previously with Hartlepool United.
Anthony Skedd - Midfielder. Experienced player who rejoined the club in August 2000 from Whitby Town. Skeddy has also played for Gateshead and Spennymoor United. Started his career at Hartlepool United.
Gareth Williams - Midfielder. Signed for the club in August 2000, had previous UniBond experience with Whitley Bay.
Craig Perry - Midfielder/Striker. Signed for the club in August 2000, previously played for Billingham Town in the Northern League.
Stephen Stewart - Striker. Signed in July 1999 from Northern League Chester-le-Street, a pacey striker who caught the eye of former manager John Gamble on a scouting mission. Has featured both through the middle and on the flank.
Glen Robson - Striker. Signed in July 1999 from Harrogate Town. Glen was the second top scorer in the UniBond First Division during the 1998/99 season and joined the club after lengthy transfer negotiations. Took a while to score his first goal but has struck 11 times in 14 games. Glen suffered a serious injury in November 1999 which saw him miss the remainder of last season. He has now made a full recovery.
Ian Chandler - Striker. Signed in November 1999 from Durham City. Ian is an experienced target man. Made his debut as a substitute against Barrow in December 1999 and had the uncanny knack of scoring vital goals last season.
Andy Hay - Striker. Signed for the club in August 2000. Was formerly with Hartlepool United and made his debut as sub against Gainsborough Trinity.
John Charlton - Manager. Joined the club in July 2000. John played much of his career in Australia. In addition he has had coaching experience with Newcastle United and the Republic of Ireland where he was on the coaching staff for the 1988 European Championships and the 1990 and 1994 World Cups.
Graeme Clark - Assistant Manager. Joined the club in July 2000. Graeme has worked on the Youth Development side of things at Oldham Athletic and undertakes coaching courses on behalf of the Football Association.
Glen Martin - Physio. Glen joined the club in the summer of 1997 as Physio. Highly respected by the players he assists in coaching duties and in the preparation of players before and after matches.