Blyth Spartans

Preview | Gloucester City (A) | National League North

16th October 2020
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BY Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans return to National League North action on Saturday with a long trip to early pace-setters Gloucester City at Meadow Park. Michael Nelson’s men will be hoping to bounce back after a disappointing FA Cup exit to Marske United in midweek. THE OPPOSITION In winning their opening two games, manager Jason Rowe has overseen the Tiger’s best start to a league season since 1996. Their last…

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Report | Spartans exit FA Cup at Marske

14th October 2020
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BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Cup Third Round Qualifying Wednesday, October 14, 2020 MARSKE UNITED 1-0 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans exited the FA Cup at the third round qualifying stage following a 1-0 defeat at Northern Premier North West side Marske United.  Adam Boyes’ second-half goal sent Spartans out of the competition in a game of few chances for both sides. …

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FA Cup | Marske tie postponed but rescheduled for Wednesday

13th October 2020
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Blyth Spartans’ FA Cup Third Round Qualifying tie at Marske United tonight has been postponed (Tuesday, October 13). Despite the home side’s best efforts, the pitch has waterlogged. The tie has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 14. If the tie at Mount Pleasant is unable to go ahead on Wednesday, we’ve asked the game is moved to Croft Park on Thursday. The tie must be played by Thursday or both clubs are…

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Preview | Marske United (A) | FA Cup

13th October 2020
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BY Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans are back in FA Cup action as they face a tricky trip to Northern Premier League side Marske United tonight. The original tie was postponed 24 hours due to the rain, however it is hoped the game will go ahead at the second attempt. Spartans will go into the Third Qualifying Round tie full of confidence after Paul Blackett’s last gasp equaliser earned a deserved…

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Reaction | Thomson ‘over the moon’ with Telford point

11th October 2020
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BY Niall Bromley Blyth Spartans attacker Connor Thomson is relieved to get the first point of the National League North campaign on the board.  Thomson played a starring role in Blyth’s 1-1 draw with AFC Telford United, in which Paul Blackett scored an 89th-minute equaliser for Michael Nelson’s side.  It was nothing more than Spartans deserved following an excellent second-half performance at Croft Park.  Thomson told blythspartans.com: “We’re over the…

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Match Photos|Blyth Spartans 1 AFC Telford 1

10th October 2020
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A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the opening league game of the 2020-21 campaign against AFC Telford. After going one down in the first half, the Spartans showed great spirit and never gave up; being rewarded for there efforts with a 89th minute equaliser from Paul Blackett. Any images used in other publications, must credit images to Bill Broadley

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Report | Blyth claim point against AFC Telford

10th October 2020
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By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Saturday, October 10, 2020 BLYTH SPARTANS 1-1 AFC TELFORD UNITED A last-minute equaliser from Paul Blackett secured Spartans their first point of the season in a hard-fought draw at Croft Park. After a dominant start the visitors took the lead 13 minutes in through a header from Jason Oswell, before Blackett made the most…

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Programme | Issue One | AFC Telford United

10th October 2020
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Your Blyth Spartans are back at Croft Park and our matchday programme is back to serve you for the 2020/21 season. Issue One of SPARTANS is on sale NOW for just £1 – and back with more content than ever ahead of our National League North clash with AFC Telford United this afternoon.  Inside this week’s programme:  – Michael Nelson’s pre-match thoughts – Tribute to Robbie Dale  – Spartans all…

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Preview | AFC Telford United | National League North

9th October 2020
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BY Stephen Burton National League football returns to Croft Park for the first time since February as Blyth Spartans host AFC Telford United on Saturday. Michael Nelson’s men will be hoping to bounce back from Tuesday’s heavy opening day defeat to Guiseley.  Importantly, the clash in Northumberland gives Blyth an opportunity to bounce back and go into the FA Cup game at Marske United in midweek with some momentum. THE…

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Live Stream | AFC Telford United | National League North

8th October 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm it will live stream its National League North home match with AFC Telford United on Saturday afternoon.   Telford make the trip to Croft Park this weekend for Blyth’s first home game of the 2020/21 league campaign.  As per government rules, the game will be played behind closed doors, but supporters of both clubs can watch via our live stream.  Join us from 2:45pm as our…

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