Spartans Boss Armstrong Lauds Second-Top Scorer Dale’s Historic Success

24th November 2018

On the day that that the enigmatic Robert Dale claimed second spot for himself in the list of all-time top goalscorers at Croft Park, Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong was full of praise for his history-making captain. Dale’s stoppage time penalty at the end of the first half of Saturday’s 4-1 Buildbase FA Trophy triumph over Marske United saw him surpass former Spartans centre-forward Steve Pyle’s impressive haul of 197…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 4-1 Marske United

24th November 2018

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Buildbase FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round Saturday November 24, 2018 Blyth Spartans 4-1 Marske United Daniel Maguire’s perfect hat-trick was overshadowed by a historic Robert Dale penalty during a 4-1 Buildbase FA Trophy win over Marske United – as the Blyth Spartans skipper became the club’s second top all-time goalscorer. Maguire struck twice in the first half…

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Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 3-2 Curzon Ashton

18th November 2018

If ever there was a game of two halves, then the game between Blyth Spartans and Curzon Ashton fitted the bill. Spartans were two down at half time after the visitors bossed most of the first half. It looked like it would be damage limitation in the second half. However, Spartans went from first to fifth gear from the start of the second half and went for Cuzon in a…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 3-2 Curzon Ashton

17th November 2018

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday November 17 2018 Blyth Spartans 3-2 Curzon Ashton A horrendous error from Curzon Ashton goalkeeper Cameron Mason gifted Blyth all three points on Saturday afternoon – as Spartans battled back from two goals down to record a 3-2 win in the Vanarama National League North. Ashton had taken an early lead through…

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Match Preview | Spartans looks to improve indifferent home form

16th November 2018

VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Venue: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE Date: Saturday 17th November 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) Under 16’s – FREE (£2 extra for the Port of Blyth stand) By Stuart Dick Blyth Spartans…

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Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 0-3 FC United of Manchester

3rd November 2018

The Red Rebels maintain their un-beaten run at Croft Park with a comfortable three nil win over the Spartans in an early season six pointer. The Spartans were two down at half time with the visitors scoring two goals in two minutes. The Spartans were the more attacking team in the second half, but were unable to find the target. This opened up the Blyth defence which the visitors took…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0-3 FC United of Manchester

3rd November 2018

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday November 3 2018 Blyth Spartans 0-3 FC United of Manchester Blyth Spartans were brought back down to earth by Vanarama National League strugglers FC United of Manchester on Saturday afternoon – after they followed up two strong away showings with a disappointing 3-0 reverse. United went ahead through Kurt Willoughby on 20…

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Match Preview | F.C. United of Manchester (H)

3rd November 2018

VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Venue: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE Date: Saturday 3rd November 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) Under 16’s – FREE (£2 extra for the Port of Blyth stand) Under 10’s must be accompanied…

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News | Plaque unveiled for Spartans Legend

2nd November 2018

The latest Blue Plaque to commemorate the achievements of Blyth residents has been unveiled by the town’s mayor. Female footballer, Bella Reay played at centre forward for Blyth Spartans and England between 1917 – 19 scoring an amazing 133 goals in one season. After World War One, women’s competitive football was generally unaccepted in public circles making her playing achievement even more remarkable. Born the daughter of a coal miner…

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Alun Armstrong: Southport game could have gone either way

27th October 2018

Alun Armstrong admitted Blyth Spartans’ huge win at Southport could have gone either way – believing it was a low-quality affair. Robbie Dale’s in-swinging corner on 52 minutes caught keeper Dan Hanford off guard in what proved to be the winner at the Merseyrail Community Stadium. Prior to kick-off, just three points separated the pair in the bottom four of the table but Dale’s only goal of the afternoon lifted…

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