Interview | Thackray ‘over the moon’ with first win

8th November 2020

BY Niall Bromley  Kris Thackray was over the moon as Blyth Spartans claimed their first win of the National League North at Curzon Ashton on Saturday.  Thackray played on the left of a four-man defence which defended superbly to keep a clean sheet in the 3-0 victory at the Tameside Stadium.  But he also chipped at the other end too – setting the ball rolling with a 35th-minute opener before…

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Report | Blyth claim first win of season at Curzon

7th November 2020

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

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

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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Interview | Lee Clark thanks fans for continued support

12th January 2020

Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark has thanked fans for their continued support following the win over Curzon Ashton on Saturday.  While the 47-year-old admitted to real tough times for those on the terraces this season, Blyth fans has stuck by their team with an average of 884 attending Croft Park so far.  And yesterday, an excellent 721 braved the blustery conditions to cheer on their side from the first whistle…

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Interview | Lee Clark heaps praise on Robbie Dale

12th January 2020

Lee Clark has heaped praise on club legend Robbie Dale after his brace helped Blyth Spartans to a 2-1 win over Curzon Ashton on his 672nd appearance.  The 35-year-old rolled back the years with another Spartans rescue mission – striking twice in eight minutes to secure an invaluable three points in the context of the National League North table.  And assessing how big of a win it was for Spartans,…

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Interview | Lee Clark hails players’ fighting spirit

12th January 2020

Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark hailed his players’ fighting spirit after they came from behind to beat Curzon Ashton in the must-win encounter at Croft Park.  Had Connor Dimaio’s 60th-minute opener for The Nash proved to have been the winner, Spartans would have found themselves seven points from National League North safety.  However, courtesy of a double from Robbie Dale and another resilience display by Clark’s men, the gap has…

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Report | Dale double secures massive win for Spartans

11th January 2020

By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North 11th January 2020 Blyth Spartans 2-1 Curzon Ashton Robbie Dale bagged a brace as Spartans came from behind to earn a massive three points to go within a point of safety at a windswept Croft Park. The visitors went ahead through Connor Dimaio as he fired low past Zach Hemming just after the hour…

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Club Statement | Curzon Ashton incident

15th October 2019

The club have received a notification from the FA, following a report by the match referee in relation to a pitch incursion by a Blyth supporter following our goal at Curzon Ashton. Whilst no action has been taken on this occasion, as the incursion was brief and non-threatening, we have been warned that penalties may occur should this happen again in the future. Please can we remind all supporters that…

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