Blyth Spartans

Report | Blyth claim first win of season at Curzon

7th November 2020
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BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday November 7th 2020 CURZON ASHTON 0-3 BLYTH SPARTANS  An all-round team performance earned Blyth Spartans their first win of the season with Paul Blackett netting a brace on his return to the side.  Blackett made his return to the starting XI, replacing Priestley Griffiths in Blyth’s defeat at Kidderminster Harriers.  Both sides…

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Preview | Curzon Ashton (A) | National League North

6th November 2020
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BY Liam O’Brien  Blyth Spartans face Curzon Ashton this Saturday with their eyes set on gaining their first points on the road this season. Michael Nelson’s men put in an improved display at Kidderminster Harriers last time out but sadly had no points to show for it.  A trip to the Tameside Stadium will hopefully provide a better outcome as Blyth search for their first league win of the campaign. …

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Interview | Nelson previews Curzon clash

5th November 2020
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Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson wants his players to relish the opportunity of playing during the national lockdown ahead of Saturday’s clash with Curzon Ashton.  Spartans’ elite state enables the club to fulfil its National League North fixtures as normal, while teams below Step 2 are forced into a four-week break.  However, the continuation of football does bring its own challenges with Blyth scheduled to play SEVEN matches between now…

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Postponed | Walking Football Session

3rd November 2020
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Following the news of another national lockdown, we regret to inform all Walking Football Sessions between November 5 and December 5 have been cancelled. *Furthermore, use of our 3G at Croft Park will also not be possible until after the lockdown. We thank everybody who has joined us for our Walking Football sessions so far and look forward to seeing you again soon. Stay safe. *This excludes our first-team, whose…

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Interview | Nelson: ‘Please back the lads’

2nd November 2020
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Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson understands fans’ frustration – but has pleaded for everyone to get behind his players.  Nelson, who was appointed Blyth boss in the summer, has recruited a new-look squad in line with the budget available to him.  Spartans have picked up one point from their opening five National League North matches – which followed in a 1-1 draw with AFC Telford United.  Since then however, it’s…

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Report | Blyth leave Kidderminster empty handed

31st October 2020
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In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday October 24th 2020 KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 2-0 BLYTH SPARTANS Two goals in either half condemned Blyth Spartans to a 2-0 defeat away to Kidderminster Harriers in National League North.  Ashley Hemmings handed Harriers the lead on 12 minutes before Max Taylor added a second on the hour-mark to inflict a third successive league defeat on Michael…

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News | Thank you to the National Lottery

31st October 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC would like to thank National Lottery players for their support during these challenging times. We’re grateful to benefit from a share of the £10M of funding that has been announced for 66 National League clubs as part of a unique partnership between the National League and The National Lottery which will ensure that this season can continue. The partnership with The National Lottery will benefit all clubs…

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Preview | Kidderminster Harriers (A) | National League North

30th October 2020
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BY Liam O’Brien Blyth Spartans travel to Aggborough Stadium to face Kidderminster Harriers this Saturday in the hopes of getting their first points away from home this season. Michael Nelson’s men have suffered a difficult start on the road so far with heavy defeats at Gloucester City and Guiseley. Injury problems have also blighted Blyth’s games recently but they will have new signing Michael Cain available for the match. THE…

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Interview | Nelson pleased to get Cain over the line

29th October 2020
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Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson has revealed his delight after finally adding midfielder Michael Cain to his squad.  Nelson was left impressed by Cain in pre-season, both in training and on the pitch after he featured in the 2-2 draw with Hartlepool United.  In fact, Nelson tried to get the former Walsall man signed up after his encouraging display against Pools, but a deal was unable to materialise.  Fast forward…

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Interview | Cain reveals what first struck him about Spartans

29th October 2020
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Michael Cain has revealed the one thing that instantly struck him about Blyth Spartans ahead of joining the club.  The former Leicester City youngster, 25, penned a three-month deal at Croft Park having trialled with Blyth in pre-season.   Indeed, Cain caught the eye of a number of supporters who watched Spartans play out a 2-2 draw with National League side Hartlepool United.  And Cain himself also got a good feel…

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