By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Emirates FA Cup – Fourth Qualifying Round Saturday October 20 2018 Blyth Spartans 0-1 York City Blyth were knocked out of the FA Cup by York thanks to a first half from Burrow in the 11th minute. York City took the lead in the 11th minute when Langstaff found Burrow at the near post and…
Match Preview | Spartans take on York City in FA Cup
EMIRATES FA CUP FOURTH QUALIFYING ROUND Venue: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE Date: Saturday 20th October 2018 Kick Off: 3:00pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Radio Blyth Live Twitter ADMISSION Adults – £12 (£2 extra for the Port of Blyth stand) Concessions – £7 (£2 extra for the Port of Blyth stand) 11-16 – £5 (£2 extra for the Port of Blyth stand) Under 10’s –…
League Release | #MANarama National League campaign raises £150,000 for Prostate Cancer UK
The #MANarama campaign made history as the first time an English Football League rebranded mid-season and raised £150,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. In support of the campaign, Vanarama and sister brand Motorama donated £50 to the charity for every van, pickup truck and car it leased. This ‘lease a van, save a man’ initiative is running throughout September and October. Vanarama’s cheque for £150,000 was presented to Prostate Cancer UK…
Arrival | Spartans sign former England Youth International Laing
Blyth Spartans have tonight completed the registration of former Hartlepool United defender Louis Laing. Laing, 25, will go straight into the squad to face York City in the Emirates FA Cup fourth qualifying round. Born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Laing grew up supporting the Magpies but came through the Sunderland Academy, making his Sunderland debut under then manager Steve Bruce. Between 2014 and 2017 Laing played for a number of…
Blyth Spartans clubhouse hosting amazing “Don Patricio” film on Friday – October 19
Blyth Spartans is proud to be opening its clubhouse doors on Friday evening (October 19) in honour of Patrick O’Connell – the man who saved Barcelona. For one night only in Blyth, the film “Don Patricio” will be streamed at Croft Park – and it’s something you simply can’t afford to miss. Born in Ireland in 1887, O’Connell began his footballing career at Sheffield Wednesday before a spell at Hull City opened…
Dale disgusted with “Unacceptable” performance
Spartans skipper Robert Dale gave his verdict on Saturday’s 4-0 defeat at the hand of Boston United, in a performance that manager Alun Armstrong described as the “worst’ of his tenure. And the Spartans legend concurred with his boss: “We weren’t good enough 1 to 11, There wasn’t anybody who had a good game and that is just not acceptable. “We were setup the right way, I mean it is…
Armstrong angered by ‘Worst Performance’ of his tenure
Blyth Spartans Manager Alun Armstrong pulled no punches in response to his sides humiliating 4-0 defeat at Boston United. Coming into the game on the back of a four game unbeaten run, Armstrong was irate at the final whistle, describing the performance as the ‘worst he’s ever seen.’ Armstrong said: “That was abysmal from start to finish. I can’t understand the thinking of the lads, I am a little bit…
Match Report | Spartans unbeaten run comes to abrupt end at Boston
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Manarama National league North Saturday October 13 2018 by Stuart Dick Boston United 4-0 Blyth Spartans Blyth Spartans suffered their ‘worst performance’ under the stewardship of Alun Armstrong in a humiliating 4-0 defeat at the hands of Boston United. Coming into the fixture on the back of three straight wins, confidence was high in the Spartans ranks, but it would…
Match Preview | Blyth look to break Boston duck
By Stuart Dick Spartans return to league action with a trip to Boston United this weekend after last Saturday’s FA Cup exploits against Gainsborough Trinity. Blyth are currently on a four-game unbeaten run – winning their last three in all competitions. Spartans have also conceded just the one goal in their last three games. The Opposition: A strong start to the season saw Boston United win four of their…