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Blyth Spartans chairman Tony Platten has written to update supporters on the refunding of season tickets. It has been confirmed by the National League, FA and Government that no spectators will be allowed to watch Step 1 and 2 matches for at least three months. Last week, it was announced a funding package of grants has been agreed with the government, but full details are still yet to be confirmed….
BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Ten-man Blyth Spartans were handed a tough lesson to begin their National League North campaign with a heavy defeat at Guiseley. Matthew Elsdon departed the field just after half-time following a second yellow, in a game where Michael Nelson’s men were already trailing 2-0. It had taken until just the…
Blyth Spartans boss Michael Nelson is fully aware of the qualities Aaron Cunningham brings to Croft Park. Cunningham, 22, returned to Blyth for his third loan spell from Hartlepool United for the entirety of the season. The defender has made 21 appearances across two previous loans at Spartans and will hope to add to that tally tonight at Guiseley. And just like supporters, Nelson knows all about the attributes he…
Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce Aaron Cunningham has returned to Croft Park on a season-long loan from Hartlepool United, subject to FA and National League clearance. Cunningham, 22, was due to spend the remainder of last season on loan at Blyth but his spell was cut short after three games following the Covid-19 outbreak. However, the 22-year-old has sealed an immediate move back to Northumberland and should…
Blyth Spartans open up their National League North campaign with a trip to Guiseley on Tuesday evening. Michael Nelson’s men travel to West Yorkshire on the back of a 4-2 win at Whitley Bay in the FA Cup Second Round Qualifying. It will be Blyth’s first league game since March after the coronavirus outbreak saw the 2019/20 season suspended. THE OPPONENTS Joint-managers Marcus Bignot and Russell O’Neill led the The…
Blyth Spartans have been drawn to away to Marske United in the FA Cup Third Round Qualifying. Michael Nelson’s men beat Whitley Bay 4-2 on Saturday to put their name in the hat for this afternoon’s draw. Marske, meanwhile, progressed via an empathic 6-0 win against Northern League Division One side Consett. The two clubs last met in November 2018, where Spartans ran out 4-1 winners in the FA Trophy…
Club Photographer Kris Hodgetts was on hand to capture Blyth Spartans’ 4-2 win at Whitley Bay in the FA Cup Second Round Qualifying. You can view his full match album HERE or view his selection of images below.
BY Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Cup Second Round Qualifying Saturday October 3, 2020 WHITLEY BAY 2-4 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans survived an FA Cup scare at 10-man local rivals Whitley Bay as captain Simon Heslop scored a hat-trick of penalties. Michael Nelson’s men found themselves 2-1 down with 15 minutes remaining, however Heslop added to his first-half penalty with two more….
Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson is convinced newly-appointed club captain Simon Heslop is the man to lead the club into its new start. Heslop has succeeded Robbie Dale as Blyth’s captain following the club legend’s retirement this week. Dale captained Spartans to an FA Cup third round, Northern Premier and Northumberland Senior Cup double and the National League North play-offs. But Nelson insists he does not want Heslop to fill…
Simon Heslop is relishing the challenge of becoming Blyth Spartans’ new club captain. Manager Michael Nelson has chosen Heslop as the man to lead Blyth into the new season, which gets underway this afternoon at Whitley Bay in the FA Cup. He takes over from club legend Robbie Dale, who retired this week having appeared 680 times and scored 212 goals. Heslop has tasted his own success as a captain…