Alun Armstrong: Hopefully we’ll bring the fans back

25th November 2018

  By Liam O’Brien Alun Armstrong has challenged his Blyth Spartans players to maintain their winning mentality – and hopes the club’s three consecutive wins will entice fans back through the gates at Croft Park. Dan Maguire’s hat-trick and a record-breaking 198 goal from Robbie Dale – making him Blyth’s all-time second highest goal scorer – saw Spartans record a 4-1 victory against Marske United on Saturday. Blyth’s progression into…

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Spartans Boss Armstrong Lauds Second-Top Scorer Dale’s Historic Success

24th November 2018

On the day that that the enigmatic Robert Dale claimed second spot for himself in the list of all-time top goalscorers at Croft Park, Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong was full of praise for his history-making captain. Dale’s stoppage time penalty at the end of the first half of Saturday’s 4-1 Buildbase FA Trophy triumph over Marske United saw him surpass former Spartans centre-forward Steve Pyle’s impressive haul of 197…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 4-1 Marske United

24th November 2018

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Buildbase FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round Saturday November 24, 2018 Blyth Spartans 4-1 Marske United Daniel Maguire’s perfect hat-trick was overshadowed by a historic Robert Dale penalty during a 4-1 Buildbase FA Trophy win over Marske United – as the Blyth Spartans skipper became the club’s second top all-time goalscorer. Maguire struck twice in the first half…

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Interview | Armstrong Calls for Bumper Crowd Ahead of FC United Fixture

18th January 2018

“We need the people of Blyth to pack this place on Saturday,” Alun Armstrong decreed as he spoke to Blyth Spartans Official Website on a cold winter evening at Croft Park ahead of a busy run of action. Spartans return to league action against FC United of Manchester on Saturday afternoon off the back of a disappointing exit to Vanarama National League side Bromley in the Last 32 of the…

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Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 1-0 AFC Telford United

20th December 2017

Photographer Kris Hodgetts captured our 1-0 win over AFC Telford United to progress to the third round of the FA Trophy at home against Bromley on January 13th , Below are a selection of images from the game, to see the full album head to, http://khodgetts.wixsite.com/blyth-spartans-v-20    

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Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic

26th November 2017

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the FA Trophy tie between Blyth Spartans and Stalybridge Celtic who occupy a bottom four position in the Evostick Premier League. Blyth came out 2-1 winners; with two goals in the final 10 minutes of the game, after falling behind too the visitors on 69 minutes.      

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic

25th November 2017

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Buildbase FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round Saturday November 25 2017 Blyth Spartans 2-1 Stalybridge Celtic A wonder strike from defender Ian Watson secured Blyth Spartans’ safe passage through Saturday’s Buildbase FA Trophy tie against Stalybridge Celtic – as they came from behind to win 2-1, after a flurry of late drama. The visitors caught Spartans out in the…

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Blyth Boss Armstrong Praises Spartans Support During Disappointing FA Trophy Display

12th December 2016

Alun Armstrong has praised the Blyth Spartans fans during what was a disappointing Buildbase FA Trophy exit at the hands of Vanarama National League North side Altrincham – after the Croft Park faithful chose to stick with the players until the end of a frustrating 3-2 defeat. Altrincham raced to a 3-0 lead at half-time, thanks to a brace from Sean Miller and then an impressive team move a minute…

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Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 2 Altrincham 3

10th December 2016

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the FA Trophy replay between Blyth Spartans and Altrincham, which saw the visitors dump Blyth out of the cup thanks to a great first half performance and a three nil lead at half time. Although the Spartans made a great come back in the second half pulling back two goals, it just wasn’t enough to save the tie.

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