Blyth Spartans

Injury update | Neasham on Gilles, Buddle & Hickey

5th September 2021
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Blyth Spartans physio Gary Neasham provided an injury update ahead of the 0-0 draw with Brackley Town. He revealed Josh Gillies is awaiting results of his scan after injuring his knee during the opening day win over Alfreton Town. Meanwhile, there is hope Nathan Buddle and Jordan Hickey can recover in time for Darlington’s visit to Croft Park on Saturday (September 11th). Listen to Gary’s injury update below:

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Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 0-0 Brackley Town

5th September 2021
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Blyth Spartans went into todays game at Croft Park defending a 100% home record, whilst the visitors Brackley arrived to defend a 100% overall record so far this season. The crowd of 1004 saw two teams eager to break the deadlock, both producing a number of chances. However, after 90+ minutes of football the deadlock could not be breached. Brackley left Croft Park having lost there 100% record whilst Blyth…

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Report | Blyth Spartans 0-0 Brackley Town | National League North | 21/22

4th September 2021
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BY Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, September 4th 2021 BLYTH SPARTANS 0-0 BRACKLEY TOWN Blyth Spartans played out a goalless draw with Brackley Town at Croft Park­ as Karl Byrne witnessed a late effort heroically cleared off the line. Michael Nelson’s side had chances to win the game but overall, settled for a point, which ended The Saints’ 100% start to…

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Preview | Brackley Town (H) | National League North | 21/22

2nd September 2021
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BY Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans host Brackley Town on Saturday afternoon as they look to continue their 100% record at Croft Park. Michael Nelson watched his team pick up their first point on the road this campaign in a 1-1 draw at Farsley Celtic on Monday. Robbie Dale put Spartans in front in a dominant first-half display but they were made to rue several missed chances as an improved Celts…

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Reaction | Marc Nash on FA Youth Cup win over Darlington

1st September 2021
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Marc Nash was left feeling a huge sense of pride after Blyth Spartans advanced into the next round of FA Youth Cup by beating Darlington 6-0 at Croft Park.  Nash, who runs the team along with Spartans first-team manager Michael Nelson in association with Tyne Met college, watched his side cruise into the first round qualifying.  Joseph Hands struck twice in the first-half with Jay Errington also getting on the…

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Report | Blyth Spartans 6-0 Darlington | FA Youth Cup | 21/22

1st September 2021
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In association with: ALANMcLEANFCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round Wednesday, September 1st 2021 BLYTH SPARTANS 6-0 DARLINGTON Blyth Spartans set up an FA Youth Cup First Qualifying Round encounter against Billingham Town after cruising past Darlington at Croft Park. The young Spartans, with first-team manager Michael Nelson on the touchline, asserted their control early by taking the lead on five minutes through the pace of Hands.  Starting…

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Brackley Town (H) | Tickets on sale now

31st August 2021
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Tickets for our National League North fixture with Brackley Town at Croft Park are now on sale. Michael Nelson’s side are eyeing a third straight home win when Brackley, who boost a 100% record from their opening four National League North games, visit South East Northumberland. It’s the international break, so it is hoped another big crowd can be attracted to build on our excellent attendances against Alfreton Town and…

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FA Youth Cup | Darlington (H) | 21/22

31st August 2021
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Blyth Spartans host Darlington at Croft Park in the Preliminary Round of the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday, September 1st (kick-off 7pm). Admission prices are £3 for adults and £2 for concessions. A cash turnstile is in operation only. The winners of the tie will host either Billingham Town or Scarborough on the week commencing September 13th. First-team manager Michael Nelson will take charge of the game, so we’re calling…

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Report | Farsley Celtic 1-1 Blyth Spartans | National League North | 21/22

30th August 2021
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In association with: ALANMcLEANFCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Monday, August 30th 2021 FARSLEY CELTIC 1-1 BLYTH SPARTANS  Blyth Spartans were forced to settle for a point at Farsley Celtic after failing to capitalise on a number of first-half chances.  Robbie Dale scored for the second game in a row but with several other opportunities to score gone begging, there was a sense of regret heading into the…

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