BY Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, October 19th, 2019 Blyth Spartans 2-2 Chester Blyth Spartans delivered an excellent performance – earning a hard- fought point at home against second-placed Chester. Chester took the lead in the third minute when Danny Elliot’s free-kick deflected past Mark Foden into the back of the net. Blyth soon equalised when Michael Sweet…
Hospitality | Blyth Spartans honoured to welcome friends and family of Robert and Carol Hardy
Blyth Spartans AFC were honoured to welcome the friends and family of the late Robert and Carol Hardy, lifelong supporters of the club. Husband and wife Robert and Carol sadly passed away months apart from each other and were remembered at Croft Park. Twenty-five (25) friends and family attended our hospitality suite to commemorate the memory of them both. YOU can take advantage of our affordable hospitality package as a…
Club Statement | Curzon Ashton incident
The club have received a notification from the FA, following a report by the match referee in relation to a pitch incursion by a Blyth supporter following our goal at Curzon Ashton. Whilst no action has been taken on this occasion, as the incursion was brief and non-threatening, we have been warned that penalties may occur should this happen again in the future. Please can we remind all supporters that…
Blyth Spartans Reserves | Blyth Spartans Reserves 1-4 Ponteland Utd
Blyth Spartans Reserves crashed out of the Northumberland FA Senior Benevolent Cup at the hands of Ponteland Utd, who play in the Bay Plastics Premier Division, one league above the Reserves. This difference in leagues was very obvious in the first half as the Spartans struggled to match the pace and passing of the visitors. Both teams seem to be making many mistakes when passing due to both teams plating…
Report | Super-sub Amantchi secures Blyth’s first away win.
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, October 12th, 2019 Curzon Ashton 0-1 Blyth Spartans Levi Amantchi’s tap in late in the second-half was enough to earn Blyth Spartans all three points against Curzon Ashton. Lee Clark’s side battled hard for 90 minutes and got the three points they deserved to secure their first away win of the season. Amantchi tapped home…
News | Roberts signs contract
Blyth Spartans are absolutely delighted to announce Callum Roberts has signed a contract with the club. The former Newcastle United youngster joined on a non-contract basis last month and has excelled in Green and White colours. Roberts’ form, as well-documented, has attracted interest from the EFL, leading to speculation surrounding his short term future. However, the 22-year-old has decided to commit by signing a contract with the club to delight…
Interview | Clark on ‘huge’ Curzon clash
Manager Lee Clark has talked up the significance of Blyth Spartans’ National League North trip to Curzon Ashton on Saturday. Following two consecutive wins against The Nash and AFC Telford United, Blyth’s dip in performance levels was punished by Hednesford Town in a 4-2 FA Cup exit at the weekend. With a new management team and a practically a new squad, Spartans feature in the early relegation places with five…
Interview | Clark disappointed after FA Cup exit
Manager Lee Clark spoke of his utmost disappointment after Blyth Spartans exited the FA Cup to Hednesford Town on Saturday afternoon. The 46-year-old was brutally honest after his side’s 4-2 defeat at Keys Park, conceding that the hosts were fully deserving of their progression into the Fourth Round Qualifying. Clark alluded to Blyth’s struggles in the set-piece department after three of The Pitmen’s four goals followed from corner and free-kick…
Report | Spartans exit FA Cup at Hednesford
BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Cup Third Round Qualifying Saturday, October 5th, 2019 HEDNESFORD TOWN 4-2 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans’ FA Cup campaign came to a disappointing end after a 4-2 defeat at Southern League Central outfit Hednesford Town. Set pieces proved the visitors’ undoing – providing The Pitmen’s opening three goals in what was a below-par performance from Lee Clark’s…
Interview | Evans: We let the fans down
Right-back Rhys Evans admitted Blyth Spartans did not give the travelling fans the performance they deserved. Supporters from Blyth, Cannock and elsewhere formed an excellent away end at the Keys Park as Lee Clark’s side slipped to a 4-2 defeat to Hednesford Town. Callum Roberts’ double wasn’t enough for Blyth as a Kieran Morris’ brace, plus goals from Reece King and Danny Glover inflicted an FA Cup exit at the…