Interview | Mitchell reaction to AFC Fylde defeat
New Blyth Spartans boss Terry Mitchell gave his thoughts following his side’s defeat to league-leaders AFC Fylde.
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Report | AFC Fylde 4-1 Blyth Spartans | National League North | 21/22
By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Saturday, December 4th 2021 AFC FYLDE 4-1 BLYTH SPARTANS Terry Mitchell’s first match in charge ended in defeat as 10-man Blyth fell to a 4-1 defeat to league leaders AFC Fylde. Fylde went ahead on 20 minutes through an own-goal from Nathan Buddle, before Sam Osborne doubled their lead a couple of minutes later. Nick Haughton put the…
Match Preview | AFC Fylde (A) | National League North | 21/22
By Stephen Burton New Blyth manager Terry Mitchell faces a daunting first test as his Spartans side travel to National League North leaders AFC Fylde on Saturday. Under the stewardship of interim-boss Michael Barron, Blyth were knocked out of the FA Trophy last weekend at the hands of York City. However, the 1-0 defeat was harsh on a Spartans side that created several chances, only to find former-keeper Peter Jameson…
Club Statement | Thank you to Michael Barron & Stephen Turnbull
Blyth Spartans AFC would like to place on record its gratitude to Michael Barron and Stephen Turnbull following the end of their interim period. Barron, who joined the club in September 2020, took charge of the team – beating Guiseley 1-0 in National League North before suffering a narrow FA Trophy exit at York City. He departs with the best wishes of everyone at the club. Tony Platten, chairman of…
Interview | Terry Mitchell appointed first-team manager
Following his appointment on Monday, new Blyth Spartans boss Terry Mitchell gave his first interview to BSFCTV. The former Consett manager spoke to Niall Bromley ahead of his first training session with the team.
Club Statement | Terry Mitchell appointed manager
Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to confirm the appointment of Terry Mitchell as the club’s new first-team manager. Mitchell arrives at Croft Park following a successful two-year spell as Consett manager, where he guided the club to the FA Vase final at Wembley in May this year. He leaves The Steelman top of the Northern League Division One table, seven points clear of second-placed West Auckland Town. Mitchell…
Interview | Barron on FA Trophy defeat to York City
Michael Barron reflects on Blyth Spartans’ narrow FA Trophy defeat at York City. Listen to his assessment of the game below.
Report | York City 1-0 Blyth Spartans | FA Trophy | 21/22
By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Trophy Second Round Saturday, November 27th 2021 YORK CITY 1-0 BLYTH SPARTANS An unfortunate Blyth Spartans fell to a narrow defeat as they were knocked out the FA Trophy in difficult conditions at the LNER Community Stadium. Mark Beck put the hosts ahead four minutes in as he converted a low cross. Blyth pushed for an equaliser but were denied by…
Match Preview | York City (A) | FA Trophy | 21/22
By Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans take a break from league action this weekend as they travel to the LNER Community Stadium to take on York City in the FA Trophy second round. Blyth will be buoyed after they ended a nine game losing streak with a 1-0 home win over Guiseley, under interim-boss Michael Barron. Sean Reid, on his 200th Spartans appearance, grabbed the only goal of the game as…
Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 1-0 Guiseley AFC
Blyth went into this relegation 6 pointer on the back of an eight match loosing run and having just parted company with their manager midweek; Assistant manager Michael Barron took charge of the team. Blyth were sitting bottom of the league on 9 points with Guiseley just above them also on 9 points but a better goal difference. A win for either team would lift them outside of the bottom…