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Live stream | Morpeth Town (H) | FA Trophy

13th December 2020

A live stream will be in operation for Blyth Spartans’ FA Trophy Second Round match at home to Northumberland neighbours Morpeth Town on Tuesday (December 15). As per government guidelines, games at Croft Park must be played behind closed doors, although the club is hoping that will change soon. In the meantime however, the club will continue to live stream its fixtures, with the Highwaymen next up for Michael Nelson’s…

FA Trophy | Second & Third Round draw

9th December 2020

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The draw for the second and third round of the FA Trophy has taken place this afternoon. Blyth Spartans face Northumberland neighbours Morpeth Town at Croft Park on Tuesday, December 15. Should Michael Nelson’s progress, Blyth will host Callum Roberts’ Notts County in the third round four days later on Saturday, December 19.

Youth Cup Report | Blyth exit competition after Morpeth defeat

2nd October 2020

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BY Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Youth Cup First Round Qualifying Friday October 2, 2020 BLTYH SPARTANS 0-4 MORPETH TOWN Michael Nelson’s Blyth Spartans went crashing out of the FA Youth Cup as Morpeth Town came out 4-0 at Croft Park. Campion Brewis opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Nathan Best doubled the visitors’ tally, nine minutes later. Morpeth added…

Report | Spartans unfortunate to taste defeat in pre-season

1st September 2020

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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…

Preview | Morpeth Town (H)

1st September 2020

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BY Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans host Morpeth Town on Tuesday, in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Croft Park (KO 7:30PM). A strong first half showing helped Spartans on their way to a 2-1 win away to Dunston UTS on Friday night, with Panos and Corey McKeown getting on the scoresheet. Boss Michael Nelson once again featured a number of trialists, and it was a chance to see Simon Heslop for the…

Pre-season | Spartans host Morpeth behind closed doors tonight

1st September 2020

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Blyth Spartans host Morpeth Town at Croft Park behind closed doors this evening – and we’re bringing the game LIVE to you! Michael Nelson’s side return to home comforts for the first time since February as they continue their preparations for the 2020/21 National League North campaign. We are nothing without our supporters and while we’re unable to welcome you back into CP just yet, we’re working tirelessly to ensure…

Arrival | Harmison joins Blyth Spartans from Morpeth

24th January 2020

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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the signing of striker Ben Harmison from Northumberland counterparts Morpeth Town. Harmison joins Jack Lambert in the second player to join Spartans today and is available for selection ahead of Saturday’s game with King’s Lynn Town. The 34-year-old, a former professional cricketer, stepped into non-league football with hometown club Ashington. And after having a brief spell with North Shields, Harmison has worked his way…

Arrival | Thackray signs on permanent deal

10th January 2020

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Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce Kris Thackray has signed on a permanent basis until the end of the season following a successful loan spell. The 31-year-old initially joined a month’s loan from our Northumberland counterparts Morpeth Town but has instantly become a key figure at Croft Park. Since his debut in the FA Trophy tie at Stockport County, the former Newcastle United youngster has appeared in all six of…

Departure | Hutchinson departs after seven seasons at Spartans

10th January 2020

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Blyth Spartans are sad to announce the departure of popular defender Ryan Hutchinson who is joining Morpeth Town. The 26-year-old spent seven seasons at Croft Park having first joined from Seaton Delaval in 2013. Initially arriving as a midfielder, Hutchy made his debut at Matlock Town in April 2014 before netting his first goal during a 2-1 win over Halesowen Town in August of the same year. Hutchy was a…

Arrival | Thackray joins on loan from Morpeth

13th December 2019

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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce Kris Thackray has joined on a one-month loan deal from Morpeth Town. Thackray, a defender, arrives on a short-term deal at Croft Park and has bags of experience having plied his trade in three different countries. He started out at Newcastle United before being released at 16. Instead of remaining in England, Thackray opted for a move abroad – signing for Serie A side…

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