Report | McKeown’s stunner earns Blyth draw

26th December 2020

BY Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday December 26th 2020 BLYTH SPARTANS 2-2 GATESHEAD Blyth Spartans and Gateshead shared the spoils in a fiercely contested local derby – which saw Liam Agnew and Corey McKeown score their first goals for the club. Greg Olley opened the scoring in the 21st minute when his wind-assisted shot managed to get past…

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Interview | Agnew reveals Nelson impact

24th September 2020

Liam Agnew has revealed the huge part manager Michael Nelson played in his decision to join Blyth Spartans.  Agnew, 25, put pen to paper on a deal at Croft Park on Thursday evening to become Nelson’s latest recruit.  The pair know each other well following their time at Gateshead together last season, and Agnew has heaped praise on his new manager.  Nelson revealed other clubs had been chasing the former…

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Interview | Nelson delighted to get Agnew signed up

24th September 2020

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson had to play the waiting game in his pursuit of Liam Agnew – but is now delighted to finally get his man.  Former Sunderland under-21s captain Agnew joined Blyth permanently on Thursday afternoon, just days after leaving League Two side Harrogate Town.  The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Gateshead – working alongside Nelson – and played a number of games as they to…

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Arrival | Agnew joins Blyth Spartans

24th September 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce the arrival of Liam Agnew from League Two side Harrogate Town.  The midfielder, 25, reunites with manager Michael Nelson having worked and played alongside him at Gateshead last season.  Agnew progressed through the youth ranks at Sunderland, captaining their under-21s before making his only first team appearance in an FA Cup tie versus Fulham in 2015. Having previously spent time on loan at…

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