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Derby victory for Blyth Town FC First Team

NEW to the EBAC Northern League division two, Blyth Town FC has come away from its first big derby game of the season with a victorious win.

Blyth Town FC First Team took on Northern League veterans Bedlington Terriers at its ground, Doctor Pitt Welfare Park, Bedlington and came home with a 5-0 triumph.

The win follows a string of recent defeats where manager Mick Connors said there needed to be “a big shake up”.

“After a bit of an unwarranted defeat against Thornaby in our last home game and visibility issues against Easington, we sat down as a team to reflect on reoccurring mistakes which were costing us results, and what we could do about them,” he said.

“The players responded in the right manner and have the drive and determination to succeed in this league, which shows in how far we have come. This time last year we were playing Rutherford and now we are playing established club Bedlington Terriers on a Bank Holiday Monday.”

Blyth Town FCFT dominated the game from the start on Monday with Gary McRoberts pulling the strings in midfield. The first goal came in the 13th minute from a through ball that Gary Day ran onto only to be felled by keeper Mullen resulting in a penalty which Day duly converted.

A second opportunity came shortly after, with Day rounding the keeper to place the ball into the far corner giving Blyth a 2-0 lead.

A back pass was closed down by Day - the Bedlington Terriers keeper endeavoured to kick the ball out of danger, only for the ball to hit him and shoot straight into the back of the net giving Day his hat trick.

The first half was nicely finished off with a tremendous goal from David Robinson who powered down the right wing before firing into the Bedlington Terriers’ net. Blyth Town FCFT went into the second half a comfortable 0-4 up.

The fifth goal came late in the game from a deserving Chris Lisle, who topped off an excellent performance for the Blyth team.

The Blyth Manager continued: “Having Gary Day back from injury has made a tremendous difference to the dynamics of the team, being out for a long while due to injury and coming back with a hat trick is the way to do it. The team seems to be settling down now after a couple of new additions to the squad - they are coming together nicely both on and off the pitch.”

Following the Derby game, Blyth Town FC First Team is playing at home against Durham City on Saturday, September 3.

Supporters can pay £5 on the door at the South Newsham club which includes a complimentary drink from the clubhouse bar and concessions are available by contacting BTFC on 07710715045.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Blyth Town FC First Team .