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Skipper Nathan Buddle spoke to Blyth Live’s Phil Castiaux following Spartans 2-1 pre-season defeat away to North Shields.
Blyth took the lead shortly after half-time following a JJ O’Donnell strike, but two second-half goals from the hosts ensured Spartans’ final pre-season game ended in defeat.