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Blyth Spartans AFC have been drawn away to Northern League Division One side Whitley Bay in the FA Cup Second Round Qualifying. The tie will take place next Saturday (October 3) in what will be a local derby at Hillheads with the two clubs less than 7 miles apart. Winning clubs at this stage of the competition collect £3375 from the prize fund with losing clubs also collecting £1125. The…
Liam Agnew has revealed the huge part manager Michael Nelson played in his decision to join Blyth Spartans. Agnew, 25, put pen to paper on a deal at Croft Park on Thursday evening to become Nelson’s latest recruit. The pair know each other well following their time at Gateshead together last season, and Agnew has heaped praise on his new manager. Nelson revealed other clubs had been chasing the former…
Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson had to play the waiting game in his pursuit of Liam Agnew – but is now delighted to finally get his man. Former Sunderland under-21s captain Agnew joined Blyth permanently on Thursday afternoon, just days after leaving League Two side Harrogate Town. The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Gateshead – working alongside Nelson – and played a number of games as they to…
Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce the arrival of Liam Agnew from League Two side Harrogate Town. The midfielder, 25, reunites with manager Michael Nelson having worked and played alongside him at Gateshead last season. Agnew progressed through the youth ranks at Sunderland, captaining their under-21s before making his only first team appearance in an FA Cup tie versus Fulham in 2015. Having previously spent time on loan at…
JOINT STATEMENT FROM NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH CLUBS REGARDING THE START OF THE 2020/21 SEASON Dear Michael, A meeting was held by Zoom at 17.30 on Wednesday 23rd September 2020 with representation from the majority of member clubs from the National League North to discuss the financial implications of the government’s announcement that supporters will not be allowed entry in to stadiums from the 1st October 2020. During the meeting a…
Michael Barron admits former Hartlepool United teammate and friend Michael Nelson played a massive part in his decision to join Blyth Spartans. Barron, 45, was announced as assistant manager to Nelson on Saturday afternoon after talks were held last week. The pair hold a close relationship following their time together at Pools, where they amassed 680 between each other. And the former right-back explained the key role Nelson played, having…
Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce Michael Barron as assistant manager to Michael Nelson. The 45-year-old is well known for his long association with Hartlepool United as a player and a coach – establishing himself as a club legend at Victoria Park. Barron first joined Pools as a player in 1996 on loan from Middlesbrough and then signed permanently a year later. In over a decade as a Pools…
Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm an individual at the club has tested positive for coronavirus. The individual was present at training on Tuesday evening but missed Thursday’s session due to feeling unwell. They have since tested positive for coronavirus, meaning all staff and players present at training on Tuesday must self isolate for 14 days from now, under government rules. Subsequently, this means Saturday’s arranged friendly at Hartlepool United has…
Blyth Spartans travel to Hartlepool United on Saturday afternoon in their fifth friendly of pre-season. Michael Nelson welcomed his old club to Croft Park last weekend and the two sides played out a competitive 2-2 draw. It was agreed by both managers at full-time to meet again at Victoria Park this weekend, which can now be officially announced. Kick-off is at the slightly earlier time of 1pm and behind closed…
Blyth Spartans AFC and Social Club AGM – Thursday, October 1, 2020 Since declaring and publishing the date for the above meetings, COVID regulations have changed and public meetings of more than six people are now banned. Accordingly, we must formally advise shareholders that the AGMs have been cancelled. We are exploring the possibility of holding the AGMs using Zoom and will advise shareholders when details are available. We apologise…