Departure | Busted takes No.2 role at Gateshead

14th January 2019

Blyth Spartans can now announce the departure of Ian Watson who has taken on the assistant manager role at National League side Gateshead. The popular left-back has been a vital part of the dressing room and coaching staff at Spartans since returning in the summer of 2017, and will be a big miss. ‘Busted’ has made 90 appearances for Blyth Spartans in his two spells with the club, scoring on…

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Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 1-0 Boreham Wood

13th January 2019

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the first ever meeting between Blyth Spartans and Boreham Wood of the National League, which saw Dan Maguire score his 150th club goal to put the Spartans through to the last 16 of the FA Trophy and extend the clubs unbeaten run to 13 games. Robbie Dale also made his 625th game for Spartans to join Eddie Alder as the clubs leading…

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Match Report | Maguire’s 150th Sends Spartans into Last 16

12th January 2019

By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Trophy 2nd Round Proper Saturday January 12th 2019   Blyth Spartans 1-0 Boreham Wood Dan Maguire’s 150th goal for the club ensured a cupset as Blyth Spartans overcame Boreham Wood of the National League to advance to the last 16 of the Buildbase FA Trophy. Maguire’s pirouette, after controlling a wonderfully executed through ball by Connor…

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Match Preview | Boreham Wood

11th January 2019

BUILDBASE FA TROPHY SECOND ROUND Venue: Croft Park, Blyth Date: Saturday 12th January 2019 Kick Off: 3.00pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Blyth Live ADMISSION Adults – £12 Concessions – £7 11-16’s – £5 Under 10’s – FREE with a paying Adult £2 Stand Transfer Applies Season Tickets aren’t valid for FA Trophy games. By Stuart Dick Alun Armstrong and his side will be looking to go one better than…

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Match Report | Dale’s Landmark Strike Secures Point

6th January 2019

By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday January 5th 2019 Blyth Spartans 1-1 Alfreton Town Robbie Dale got his 200th goal for Spartans in a heated game that ended in a draw that continues Blyth’s unbeaten run to 12 games. Alfreton opened the scoring in the 33rd minute when Tom Allan headed home a corner. Spartans equalised in the…

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Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 1-1 Alfreton Town

6th January 2019

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from todays’ game between Blyth Spartans and Alfreton Town which saw the Spartans extend their unbeaten run to 12 games in a scrappy match. The highlight of the game was Robbie Dales 200th Spartan goal from a direct free kick.

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Match Preview | Alfreton Town

4th January 2019

VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Venue: Croft Park, Blyth Date: Saturday 5th January 2019 Kick Off: 3.00pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Blyth Live ADMISSION Adults – £12 Concessions – £7 11-16’s – £5 Under 10’s – FREE with a paying Adult £2 Stand Transfer Applies By Stuart Dick Blyth Spartans return to Croft Park for their fifth game in 14 days as they host Alfreton Town in the Vanarama…

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Match Report | Second Half Spartans Salvage Spennymoor Stalemate

1st January 2019

By Stuart Dick In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday January 1 2019 Spennymoor Town 2-2 Blyth Spartans Two goals in three minutes from Aaron Cunningham and Sean Reid secured a vital point for Blyth Spartans at Brewery Field. Cunningham’s 60th minute strike from a Michael Liddle corner gave Blyth a lifeline before Jamie Chandler felled Dan Maguire in the penalty area,…

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Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 2-1 York City

30th December 2018

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and York City, which saw the Spartans extend their unbeaten run to ten games after Bradley Fewter secured the victory on the 86th minute after a York City goal 30 seconds earlier, had been disallowed for offside. Sean Reid had given the Spartans a first half lead on 15 minutes from the penalty spot. York equalised through…

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Fewster: “I didn’t want to celebrate”

30th December 2018

Blyth Spartans striker Bradley Fewster explained why he opted not to celebrate his dramatic 83rd-minute winner against York City on Saturday afternoon. Fewster, introduced as a substitute, 20 minutes from time in place of Connor Oliver, netted the winner as Alun Armstrong’s men extended their impressive unbeaten run to 10 games. It followed in thrilling circumstances as ex-Blyth loanee Macaulay Langstaff thought he had won the game for York, only…

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