Update | Under-18s and Under-19s

18th September 2023

Following the under-19s’ success in winning the National League Youth Alliance North Academy Division last season, the Club was dealt a blow in the close season when their coach, Liviu Cristea, had to resign from his position with the Club.

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Spartans Academy: the story so far…

2nd November 2022

By Anth Elliott Our Academy sides have started the season well, with U19’s so far enjoying a commanding lead in the league and the U18’s having more mixed fortunes – with a touch of first-team action too. So, I took the opportunity to ask Head Football Academy Coach Marc Nash for his thoughts on the season so far for both U18 and U19 sides. On the under 18’s start to…

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Interview | Marc Nash | Youth teams

12th April 2022

Spartans’ under-18s coach Marc Nash spoke with Blyth Live’s Niall Bromley as they discussed the Club’s succcessful partnership with Tyne Metropolitan College. Nash, who is Head Football Coach at Tyne Met, oversaw a training match between the under-18s and under-19s on Monday night as Spartans looked to shape their youth squads ahead of next season.

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Interview | Nash ‘proud’ as FA Youth Cup comes to an end

4th November 2021

“Once they shake off the disappointment of tonight, hopefully they’ll sit back and be proud. I feel very proud.” That was the overriding emotion of under-18s coach Marc Nash after Blyth Spartans’ excellent FA Youth Cup campaign came to an end at Salford City.  Wins against Darlington, Billingham Town, Gateshead and AFC Fylde saw the young Spartans create history by reaching the First Round Proper.  The challenge of League Two…

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Reaction | Marc Nash on FA Youth Cup win over Darlington

1st September 2021

Marc Nash was left feeling a huge sense of pride after Blyth Spartans advanced into the next round of FA Youth Cup by beating Darlington 6-0 at Croft Park.  Nash, who runs the team along with Spartans first-team manager Michael Nelson in association with Tyne Met college, watched his side cruise into the first round qualifying.  Joseph Hands struck twice in the first-half with Jay Errington also getting on the…

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