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Report | Spartans lose at league leaders King’s Lynn

7th December 2019

BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Saturday, December 7, 2019 King’s Lynn Town 3-0 Blyth Spartans A hard-working Blyth Spartans fell to a 3-0 defeat at National League North leaders King’s Lynn Town in a hearted performance at The Walks. Lee Clark’s men battled throughout against a team unbeaten in their previous eight games, however were undone by goals from…

Report | Spartans suffer first home defeat since August

30th November 2019

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BY Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Saturday, November 30nd 2019 Blyth Spartans 0-6 Brackley Town Blyth Spartans suffered their first home defeat since August 26 as a Lee Ndlovu hattrick helped Brackley Town to all three points in a comfortable win at Croft Park. Captain Gareth Dean opened the scoring with a header from a corner on eight minutes, before…

News | Half-season tickets now on sale

27th November 2019

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Blyth Spartans can announce half-season tickets are on sale NOW – just in time for the ideal Christmas gift! These can be purchased from our club store at the following times (see below) and from the general office on match days. Club store opening times over Christmas Wednesday 27th November – 18:30 – 20:30 Saturday 30th November – Normal Match Day Hours Wednesday 4th December – 18:30 – 20:30 Saturday…

Arrival | Goalkeeper Hemming signs on loan

23rd November 2019

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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce Middlesbrough goalkeeper Zach Hemming has joined on a youth loan until the end of the season. Hemming, 19, was recalled a month early from his loan spell at National League side Hartlepool United on Friday in order to finalise a switch to Croft Park. The Boro youngster had a brief loan spell at Darlington last season before stepping up a division to join Pools…

Interview | Lee Clark’s Boston verdict plus injury latest

20th November 2019

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Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark believes his side matched Boston United, however was ultimately left disappointed after letting their standards set in recent weeks slip. Spartans’ five-game unbeaten National League North run was ended by the Pilgrims on Tuesday evening in a narrow 2-0 win for the fifth-placed side. It was also the first time Clark’s men failed to find the net since mid-September during the defeat at Southport. “I…

Report | Five-game unbeaten run comes to an end at Boston

19th November 2019

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BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Tuesday, November 19 BOSTON UNITED 2-0 BLYTH SPARTANS TWO early goals in each half from Dominic Knowles and Andi Thanoj ended Blyth Spartans’ five-game unbeaten run in National League North. Knowles struck just after 10 minutes before Thanoj followed up what was a brilliant initial save from Nathan Harker to deny Brad Abbott….

Interview | Clark praises “absolutely unbelievable” Blyth fans

17th November 2019

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Lee Clark has heaped praise on the Blyth Spartans fans, in what he described as an “absolutely unbelievable” away end at Kettering. Supporters travelled in their numbers to Latimer Park on Saturday, backing their team to the hilt as they shared the spoils against the Poppies in a 4-4 draw. However, it wasn’t just the support in the Midlands that the former Newcastle United midfielder alluded to. Clark thanked fans…

Interview | Clark on squad selection and new signing

17th November 2019

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Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark has explained the situation surrounding his squad selection after five players missed the trip to Kettering on Saturday. Ursene Mouanda, Lewis Horner, Scott Fenwick, Adam Wrightson and Nathan Harker were all absent from the match day squad. Clark explained: “Ursene Mouanda and Lewis Horner were available but weren’t selected as I can only name a squad of 16. “Injuries, Scott Fenwick is long term. Adam…

Interview | Clark rues mistakes at Kettering

17th November 2019

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Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark believes individuals errors cost his side all three points at Kettering on Saturday afternoon in National League North. Spartans led 3-0 at half-time courtesy of a Callum Roberts brace and returning goal from substitute Ryan Hutchinson. However, the visitors allowed the Poppies back into the game – bringing the scoreline to 3-2 before a sublime solo goal from Roberts saw him complete his hat-trick. Indeed,…

Report | Spartans draw 4-4 at Kettering

16th November 2019

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Blyth Spartans surrendered a 3-0 half-time lead to draw 4-4 with Kettering Town in National League North. A double from Callum Roberts and a volley from Ryan Hutchinson had Lee Clark’s side cruising at half-time until an indescribable second-half unfolded. Kettering unnerved the Spartans defence from two corners as Michael McGarth and Luke Graham bundled the ball home. Roberts soon completed his hat-trick – running the full length of the…

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