Armstrong | “That Was Special”

23rd December 2018

Alun Armstrong praised a “special” performance against Chorley on Saturday as his side made it seven wins in a row in all competitions. The 43-year-old made changes to his usual attacking setup and matched up “man for man” against the league leaders. “We had a good chat during the week, I have looked at how Chorley have got on against other teams and I just thought I will change it today,…

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Mullen Lauds “Fantastic” Performance

23rd December 2018

Blyth Spartans captain Damen Mullen praised his side after they overcame high-flying Chorley 4-2 at Victory Park. Spartans took a two-goal lead thanks to Sean Reid and Dan Maguire, but the hosts pegged back Spartans with goals either side of the interval. Substitute Jamie Holmes then took centre stage with a second half brace to make it seven wins in a row for Blyth. “It was a fantastic performance,” said…

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Match Report | Maguire’s late heroics secure Spartans’ path in FA Cup

26th September 2018

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…

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Holmes has Colliers under the Hammer in Friendly Victory

19th July 2018

Summer signing Jamie Holmes made a massive impression on the Blyth Spartans faithful with a scintillating display against EBAC Northern League Division One side Ashington on Tuesday evening. The former Newcastle United Academy product – who is the brother of former Spartan Dean Holmes – showed the some deft touches and mazy runs as Spartans ran out 4-0 winners at Croft Park. The 20-year-old scored one and created another in…

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Match Report | Fewster and Holmes star in 4-0 win over Ashington

17th July 2018

By Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-Season Friendly Tuesday, July 17 2018 Blyth Spartans 4-0 Ashington On their full return to Croft Park, Blyth Spartans’ new signings starred as Alun Armstrong’s men saw off Northern League side Ashington 4-0. Sean Reid, Jamie Holmes and a brace from Bradley Fewster allowed Spartans to cruise to victory on an evening where the scoreline could have…

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Pre-Season | Mariners Test for Spartans

8th June 2018

Blyth Spartans can now announce their second pre-season friendly as we travel to Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side South Shields on Saturday 21st July in a 3pm Kick-Off. The Mariners are familiar pre-season foes – Spartans hosting the Sandancers and Croft Park last July, Blyth taking a 2-0 half-time lead thanks to a brace from striker Dan Maguire. The visitors on the day produced a spirited second half comeback –…

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Arrival | Holmes is where the Heart is as Jamie joins Spartans

7th June 2018

Blyth Spartans are excited to announce the addition of forward Jamie Holmes ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season – joining from Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side South Shields. Holmes, 20, is a product of the Newcastle United Academy – joining the Magpies during the 2010/11 season before progressing through the academy age groups. After his release from the Premier League side, Holmes went on trial with the…

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