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Match Preview - Blyth Spartans

By Elliott Steadman


We are back at The Tarmac Silverlands Stadium this Saturday to face Blyth Spartans, in a 3pm kickoff.



The Bucks


The Bucks go into this game following last Saturday’s defeat to Hereford.


Prior to the game, The Bucks announced the signing of Levi Andoh. Fullback Levi, was at Hereford last season, loaned from Ipswich Town.


Leading up to this weekends game, The Bucks Manager Jamie Vermiglio told us:


“The lads will be focused and ready to bounce back as we go into two very big games.


There’s a strong focus about this group and I’m sure they’ll be ready for this weekend’s difficult test.”


Opposition


After losing their opening two games of the season, Blyth have picked up four points in their last two.


In their last game Blyth beat Gloucester City 2-0, McNall and Hickey the scorers.


Their manager is Graham Fenton, who as well as playing 116 games for The Spartans, played in the Premier league for Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers and Leicester City. Fenton took the job after leaving South Shields in January.


The club finished 19th in the league last season.


They play their games at Croft Park, which has a capacity of 4435.


One to Watch


JJ O’Donell won the Supporters Player of The Year last season.


The 30 year old midfielder had 7 years at Gateshead, and was the top goal scorer at The Spartans last season.



Last time out


In 2017, Hardy and Green scored for The Bucks as the teams drew 2-2.



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