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Interview | Nelson previews Boxing Day derby with Gateshead

23rd December 2020
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MANAGER Michael Nelson wants his players to understand how much the Boxing Day meeting with Gateshead means to Blyth Spartans supporters. Spartans host local rivals Gateshead at Croft Park this week, the first of a festive double-header between the two clubs with the return fixture taking place at the International Stadium on January 2nd. The same happened last season but in reverse, with Blyth running out 3-2 winners away from…

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Club Statement | Northumberland remains in Tier 3

17th December 2020
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Following the latest government announcement, it is with regret we confirm that fixtures at Croft Park will continue behind closed doors.  This means our Boxing Day game with Gateshead in National League North will be played without spectators, though we hope for better news on January 1st, 2020 – the government’s next Tier review date. While we are naturally disappointed by the news, the club reiterates that it is working…

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Club Statement | Blyth forfeit FA Trophy after positive Covid-19 test

15th December 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm it has received a positive Covid-19 test and as a result is forced to forfeit this year’s FA Trophy. Following dialogue with National League officials this afternoon, the club is required to enter a period of isolation and cancel its Second Round FA Trophy tie with Morpeth Town tonight.  Everyone who has purchased the live stream will be refunded. Refunds take 5-10 days to appear on…

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Live stream | Morpeth Town (H) | FA Trophy

13th December 2020
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A live stream will be in operation for Blyth Spartans’ FA Trophy Second Round match at home to Northumberland neighbours Morpeth Town on Tuesday (December 15).  As per government guidelines, games at Croft Park must be played behind closed doors, although the club is hoping that will change soon.  In the meantime however, the club will continue to live stream its fixtures, with the Highwaymen next up for Michael Nelson’s…

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Club Statement | Return of spectators

13th December 2020
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The club has been unable to bring supporters back to Croft Park this season as we have been following the protocols for elite sport. These are guidelines laid down by the government which allowed sport played at a certain level to continue while all grassroots sport was suspended during the coronavirus pandemic. Following the introduction of the Tier system by the government, some National League clubs have been allowed to…

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FA Trophy | Second & Third Round draw

9th December 2020
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The draw for the second and third round of the FA Trophy has taken place this afternoon.  Blyth Spartans face Northumberland neighbours Morpeth Town at Croft Park on Tuesday, December 15.  Should Michael Nelson’s progress, Blyth will host Callum Roberts’ Notts County in the third round four days later on Saturday, December 19.

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Programme | Boston United (H) | National League North

7th December 2020
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Issue #6 of our digital matchday programme SPARTANS is available to purchase now!  Blyth Spartans welcome Boston United to Northumberland on Tuesday (December 8) , Michael Nelson’s side third game in just six days. And while supporters remain locked out of Croft Park, we’re trying our best to bring the match to you. As well as our live stream, which begins at 7:30pm, why not start your matchday routine with…

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Live stream | Boston United (H) | National League North

6th December 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce a live stream will be in operation for our National League North clash with Boston United on Tuesday (December 8).  With Tier 3 restrictions in Northumberland forcing the club to continue its home fixtures behind closed doors, we’re even more committed in bringing the game live to you! Streaming passes are priced at £8, with both Blyth and Boston supporters welcome.  To watch,…

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Walking Football | Session resume from December 7

6th December 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce its Walking Football sessions will recommence from Monday (December 7).  The times of these sessions will stay as were before Lockdown 2.  Monday: 10:30am to 11:30am & 7pm to 8pm.  Thursday: 10:30am to 11:30am.  Our initiative, run by qualified FA coaches in association with Dugout Coaching, is aimed at over 50s in the local community. The cost of each session is £3, or…

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Arrival | O’Donnell joins on season-long

4th December 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce the arrival of JJ O’Donnell on loan for the remainder of the season from National League North rivals Gateshead.  O’Donnell has been at the International Stadium for seven seasons having made his initial loan from Luton Town permanent in the summer of 2014.  The 29-year-old is a cult hero at The Heed after his goal against Grimsby Town sent The Tynesiders to the…

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