Nathan Buddle: “We aren’t having much luck.”

28th August 2018

Nathan Buddle was in a subdued mood after Spartans fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of York City yesterday afternoon, but the central defender – who’s made 199 appearances for Spartans – praised the effort of his teammates during the match. “We did everything we could out there, we all put our heart and soul into those 90 minutes – like we did on Saturday – and once…

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Peter Jameson: “All the lads are gutted but determined to put things right”

28th August 2018

Peter Jameson says the Blyth Spartans dressing room was “gutted” following their highly controversial defeat at York City but is determined to put things right after it ended in a fifth defeat of the season for Alun Armstrong’s side. The former Darlington keeper, who also admitted he is “desperate for a clean sheet”, was making his 50th appearance for the club and marked it with a flurry of outstanding saves that…

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Match Report | Tireless Spartans undone by contentious penalty decision

27th August 2018

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant   Vanarama National League North Monday, August 27 2018 York City 2-0 Blyth Spartans A tireless performance by an injury-hit Blyth Spartans was undone after Jon Parkin dispatched a highly contentious penalty, 11 minutes from time to break the deadlock at Bootham Crescent. Referee Ben Speedie adjudged Connor Oliver handled the ball from David Ferguson’s cross, much to the disbelief…

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Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 1-2 Chorley

26th August 2018

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and National League North leaders Chorley, who arrived at Croft Park having won their five opening games of the season; scoring nine goals and not conceding any. The visitors left Croft Park with another three points from a feisty game in which Chorley were reduced to 10 men for the last 10 minutes.    

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-2 Chorley

26th August 2018

By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant   Vanarama National League North Saturday August 25 2018   Blyth Spartans 1-2 Chorley Blyth Spartans were defeated 2-1 by league leaders Chorley in what was a fiesty affair, with the visitors reduced to 10-men when substitute Courtney Meppen-Walter was sent off. Chorley opened the scoring in the 66th minute when Watson brought down Elliott Newby in…

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Match Preview | Chorley (H)

24th August 2018

By Ryan Burr This weekend presents the Spartans with their toughest test so far this season as they welcome the undefeated league leaders Chorley to Croft Park. The visitors, on the back of five impressive results this season, will present the Spartans with a serious challenge as they hope to continue their perfect start to the season. Going forward young striker Alex Newby has already produced some notable performances this…

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News | Spartans launch 1,000 fan giveaway

Blyth Spartans have announced their first “1,000 fan giveaway’ for this Saturday’s National League North fixture against Chorley. If the crowd at Croft Park totals over 1,000, those who enter the competition will go into the draw for a FREE season ticket – along with all season ticket holders. Not only will the extra crowd help ‘boost the budget’ for Blyth Spartans’ boss Alun Armstrong, it will add to the…

24th August 2018
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Ian Evans receives Lifetime Season Ticket

23rd August 2018

We are delighted to announce that former General Manager and Board Member Ian Evans has been gifted a lifetime season ticket by the club. Ian has put in countless years of service to Blyth Spartans, and we are honoured to be able to make this small token of gratitude to Mr Evans.

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Armstrong: “I’m down to the bare bones”

19th August 2018

Blyth Spartans boss Alun Armstrong is baffled by the ‘longest injury list he’s ever see after Spartans lost a fourth centre-half of the season in side’s 3-1 defeat to Alfreton Town. Hartlepool United loanee Aaron Cunningham – who put in a man of the match performance on Wednesday evening at Darlington – suffered an ankle injury early in the second half with Spartans level with The Reds adding to a…

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Match Report | Spartans surrender tie in two second-half minutes

18th August 2018

By Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, August 18 2018 Alfreton Town 3-1 Blyth Spartans Two second-half goals in as many minutes from Tom Denton and Tom Platt inflicted a first defeat in two games for Blyth Spartans against Alfreton Town. Alun Armstrong’s men dealt relatively well with the power and height of the hosts’ front two 6ft4 Denton…

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