Interview | Byrne reacts to third goal in as many games

24th July 2021

BY Niall Bromley Karl Byrne has become an unlikely goalscoring hero for Blyth Spartans in pre-season.  A full-back by trade, the Irishman isn’t known for scoring many goals but that’s all changed in the last seven days.  The Irishman has found the net in three successive games for Michael Nelson’s side against Middlesbrough under-23s, North Shields and South Shields.  “I don’t know!’ Byrne said, when asked for the secret behind…

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Report | Spartans miss out on CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy success

24th July 2021

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant CEFO CFS CHALLENGE TROPHY Saturday, July 24, 2021 BLYTH SPARTANS 1-2 SOUTH SHIELDS  Blyth Spartans lost out on the CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy with a 2-1 defeat against South Shields in front of 993 supporters at Croft Park. It was a game of two halves in Northumberland. The Mariners deservedly led 1-0 at the break after Darius Osei’s header. Osei…

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Preview | South Shields (H) | CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy | 21/22

23rd July 2021

BY Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans have the chance to pick up some early silverware as South Shields visit Croft Park in the CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy on Saturday (kick-off 3pm). Michael Nelson’s side beat the Mariners’ rivals North Shields 4-3 in a thrilling encounter on Tuesday night. Karl Byrne, Josh Gillies and JJ O’Donnell found the net in a topsy-turvy game before Dan Maguire scored a last-minute winner with his…

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South Shields (H) | Tickets now on sale | 21/22

19th July 2021

Tickets for the CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy tie with South Shields are now on sale via the club’s online booking system.  Blyth Spartans entertain the Mariners on Saturday, July 24th in their third game of pre-season as Michael Nelson’s men prepare for the upcoming National League North campaign. Kick-off at Croft Park is 3pm as both clubs compete to lift some pre-season silverware. Secure your tickets today via our online ticketing….

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CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy | Spartans v South Shields

9th July 2021

The CEFO CFS Challenge Trophy will be on the line when Blyth Spartans host South Shields in pre-season this month. Both clubs recently announced partnerships with CEFO Group and CFS, signalling the group of companies’ tremendous and continued commitment to supporting non-league football in the North East. CEFO Group, Blyth’s main sponsor, will feature proudly on the club’s home and away kits for the 2021/22 season, while the CFS logo…

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