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By Stuart Dick The FA Cup is once again upon Blyth Spartans, and we face a familiar foe in Evo-Stik Premier Division side Gainsborourgh Trinity at The Martin & Co Arena in the third qualifying round of the competition. Spartans have a storied history in the competition, and will be looking to reach the fourth qualifying round for the first time since the famous run of 2014/15 season. It’s a…
By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Emirates FA Cup – Second Qualifying Round Replay Tuesday September 25 2018 Blyth Spartans 1-0 Nantwich Town Blyth Spartans are through to the Emirates FA Cup Third Qualifying Round thanks to an 81st minute goal from Dan Maguire to overcome Evo-Stik side Nantwich Town in a replay. In the 81st minute, Dan Maguire scored…
Blyth Spartans are devastated to announce that club legend Tommy Dixon has passed away. The following is an interview conducted during last season’s 1977/78 FA Cup 40th Anniversary series by Phil Castiaux. Tommy joined the Blyth in 1975 when manager Allan O’Neill signed him from Ashington. Tom had begun his career at Gateshead before being signed by then Colliers manager Jackie Marks in 1972. Tommy said: “I think it was…
Blyth Spartans, who played in the Northern League at the time, magically made it to the fifth round of the FA Cup in 1977/ 78, and BSAFCTV were there to catch up with captain John Waterson and goalkeeper Dave Clarke – 40 years on. #HowayBlyth
The Blyth Spartans’ Social Club played host to a thoroughly entertaining evening commemorating the 40th anniversary of the club’s famous FA Cup run to the fifth round – and a tie at St James’ Park. The event – wonderfully hosted by the voice of North-East football Roger Tames – saw a host of club legends return to celebrate what is still the greatest non-league FA Cup in history – Spartans…
There are just a few tickets remaining for the re-scheduled event to be held on Friday 13th April celebrating the FA Cup run during the 1977/78 season. Tickets are priced at £10 & include hot food & a free pin badge, which will be distributed on the night. Should you have any specific dietary requirements, please advise when purchasing your ticket. Tickets can be purchased from the general office on…
Blyth Spartans can now announce that the postponed 1977/78 FA Cup Celebration Evening has now been rescheduled for Friday 13th April – with tickets still available for the event. Also a reminder that commemorative shirts will be worn this Saturday (against Curzon Ashton) and bids can still be made for the auction up to the evening of the event, where the culmination of the auction will take place. If you…
Due to the adverse weather conditions, Blyth Spartans have made the decision to postpone tomorrow evening’s scheduled 1977/78 FA Cup commemorative evening. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
A limited number of tickets for the 1977/78 FA Cup Commemorative evening on Friday 2nd March are still available to purchase from the General Office on a weekday morning – or the Club Shop which will be open next Wednesday between 7-9pm. Also a reminder similarly that anyone wishing to submit a bid ahead in the auction of the evening can do so by emailing generalmanager@blythspartans.com or by calling into Club Store…
The Supporters Club will be opening the Club Store on the next two Wednesday evenings between 7pm & 9pm for general purchases, collection of pre-ordered commemorative replica shirts & tickets for the 1977-1978 Social event taking place on 2nd March.