Preview | Marske United (A) | 21/22

8th July 2021

BY Liam O’Brien *MATCH CALLED OFF AFTER A POSITIVE COVID-19 TEST IN THE MARSKE UNITED CAMP* The long wait is almost over. Blyth Spartans are back in action for the first time since December 2020 at Marske United in their opening game of pre-season on Saturday. Following a frantic summer of signings – including the return of fans’ favourites – Michael Nelson’s men take to the field as they step…

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Pre-season 21/22 | Five friendlies confirmed

27th May 2021

Blyth Spartans AFC announces five pre-season friendlies, as Michael Nelson’s side prepare for the 2021/22 National League North campaign. Preparations for the new season officially get underway on Saturday, July 10th when Blyth visit Northern Premier League West side Marske United. The first home friendly then follows a week later (Saturday, July 17th) with the opposition to be confirmed next week. Spartans also face North Shields, South Shields, Hebburn Town…

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Report | Spartans exit FA Cup at Marske

14th October 2020

BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Cup Third Round Qualifying Wednesday, October 14, 2020 MARSKE UNITED 1-0 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans exited the FA Cup at the third round qualifying stage following a 1-0 defeat at Northern Premier North West side Marske United.  Adam Boyes’ second-half goal sent Spartans out of the competition in a game of few chances for both sides. …

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FA Cup | Marske tie postponed but rescheduled for Wednesday

13th October 2020

Blyth Spartans’ FA Cup Third Round Qualifying tie at Marske United tonight has been postponed (Tuesday, October 13). Despite the home side’s best efforts, the pitch has waterlogged. The tie has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 14. If the tie at Mount Pleasant is unable to go ahead on Wednesday, we’ve asked the game is moved to Croft Park on Thursday. The tie must be played by Thursday or both clubs are…

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Preview | Marske United (A) | FA Cup

13th October 2020

BY Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans are back in FA Cup action as they face a tricky trip to Northern Premier League side Marske United tonight. The original tie was postponed 24 hours due to the rain, however it is hoped the game will go ahead at the second attempt. Spartans will go into the Third Qualifying Round tie full of confidence after Paul Blackett’s last gasp equaliser earned a deserved…

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FA Cup | Spartans drawn away to Marske United

5th October 2020

Blyth Spartans have been drawn to away to Marske United in the FA Cup Third Round Qualifying. Michael Nelson’s men beat Whitley Bay 4-2 on Saturday to put their name in the hat for this afternoon’s draw. Marske, meanwhile, progressed via an empathic 6-0 win against Northern League Division One side Consett. The two clubs last met in November 2018, where Spartans ran out 4-1 winners in the FA Trophy…

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