Interview | Nelson on pre-season progress

2nd September 2020

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson believes his side are making progress in pre-season. Nelson was speaking after his side’s narrow defeat to Morpeth Town in a behind closed doors friendly. You can watch his interview in full below.

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Report | Spartans unfortunate to taste defeat in pre-season

1st September 2020

BY Aaron Hindhaugh In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-season friendly Tuesday, September 1, 2020 BLYTH SPARTANS 2-3 MORPETH TOWN Blyth Spartans weren’t able to complete a comeback against Morpeth Town but put in a valiant display in the first game back at Croft Park. Spartans found themselves 3-0 down after just 19 minutes but pulled two back just before half time to get back in…

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Interview | Nelson on Dunston win and trialists

29th August 2020

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson discusses his side’s 2-1 win at Dunston UTS on Friday evening. Nelson laced up his boots to play a full 90 minutes at the UTS Stadium, even getting on the scoresheet – but at the wrong end. You can watch his interview with BSAFCTV in full below.

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Interview | Nelson lauds ‘phenomenal’ Future Fund donations

21st July 2020

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson “can’t thank fans enough” for their “phenomenal” donations to the club’s Future Fund.  Spartans and The Supporters Club launched a fundraising campaign last month to help ensure the survival of the club and assist Nelson in his efforts to build his squad for the upcoming season. In the four weeks it was open, a magnificent total of £10,750 was raised – and Nelson admits the…

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Interview | Nelson hails 1899 Club and Future Fund after Elsdon signing

9th July 2020

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson has hailed the impact of the Future Fund and the 1899 Club following the signing of Matthew Elsdon from Barrow.  Alongside the continued support of our 1899 Club members and money raised from the Future Fund so far, Nelson was able to snap up Elsdon, just a few weeks after his release from the National League champions.  The former Norwich City defender believes, without those…

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Interview | Nelson ‘proud and honoured’ to be Spartans boss

1st May 2020

Michael Nelson says he is “proud and honoured” at becoming the new manager of Blyth Spartans.  The former Hartlepool United defender was appointed on a permanent basis earlier today having originally stepped in until the end of the 2019/20 season back in March.  Nelson initially joined Blyth as a player but was soon placed in charge of the first-team, but oversaw just one game after the coronavirus brought the campaign…

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Club Statement | Michael Nelson appointed Blyth Spartans boss

1st May 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce Michael Nelson as the club’s new manager.  Nelson was previously placed in charge of the first-team in March until the end of the 2019/20 season but saw his spell in the dugout cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic.  And despite joining the club little under two months ago, Nelson has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help during these unprecedented times.  This…

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Interview | Nelson discusses his Spartans player-manager appointment

4th March 2020

Blyth Spartans player-manager Michael Nelson has described his appointment as a ‘whirlwind’.  Nelson originally moved to Croft Park on a playing basis last week but will now take charge of first-team affairs following the departure of Lee Clark and Paul Stephenson earlier today. It has been a somewhat crazy few weeks for Nelson, who was recently assistant manager to Graham Westley at League Two side Stevenage.  Nelson explained to blythspartans.com:…

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Arrival | Experienced defender Nelson joins Blyth

26th February 2020

Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the signing of former Hartlepool United defender Michael Nelson on a deal until the end of the season.  The experienced defender joins having left his assistant manager role at League Two side Stevenage earlier this month.  Nelson had a successful career in professional football with the likes of Bury, Hartlepool, Norwich City, Scunthorpe, Kilmarnock, Bradford City, Hibernian, Cambridge and Barnet.  He spent six years…

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