Report | Spartans punished by quick-fire double against Hereford

14th November 2020

BY Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, November, 14th 2020 BLYTH SPARTANS 0-3 HEREFORD Blyth Spartans succumbed to two quick-fire first half goals in a disappointing defeat to Hereford at Croft Park. Tom Owen-Evans header the visitors ahead on 33 minutes, before doubling his side’s lead with a close range finish just two minutes later. Lenell John-Lewis fired home…

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Virtual HT 50/50 draw | Hereford (H) | National League North

13th November 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to introduce our very own online version of Dougie’s matchday half-time draw.   Beginning in time for Saturday’s game with Hereford, supporters wishing to take part must do the following:  Transfer £1 for each entry to the Club’s bank account. (Sort code: 30-95-76. Account No: 01912440) Enter 50/50 as the reference. We will accept entries up to the referee’s half-time whistle.  The draw will be made…

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Preview | Hereford (H) | National League North

13th November 2020

BY Russell Wynn Blyth Spartans welcome Hereford to the North East on Saturday looking to make it three games unbeaten in the National League North. Michael Nelson’s men left it late on Tuesday night against Farsley, but a dominant second-half performance and a last gasp goal from Paul Blackett earned the point. The visitors themselves return to match action after a two-week absence due to Covid-19. INJURY NEWS On the…

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Programme | #Issue 4 | Hereford

13th November 2020

Issue #4 of our digital matchday programme SPARTANS is available to purchase now!  Blyth Spartans welcome Hereford to Northumberland on Saturday looking to extend their unbeaten run to three matches. But while supporters remain locked out of Croft Park, we’re trying our best to bring the match to you. As well as our live stream, which begins at 2:45pm, why not start you matchday routine with a browse of our…

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Live Stream | Hereford (H) | National League North

12th November 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC will provide a live stream for our National League North encounter with Hereford on Saturday (November 14). Michael Nelson’s men head into the game looking to make it three games unbeaten following Paul Blackett’s injury-time equaliser against Farsley Celtic on Tuesday. Due to government guidelines, supporters remain locked out of Croft Park but we’re doing everything we can to ensure you don’t miss any of the action….

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Interview | Goalscorer Blackett hails team effort in Farsley draw

11th November 2020

BY Niall Bromley Paul Blackett believes it was a team effort as his injury-time equaliser earned Blyth Spartans a point against Farsley Celtic. Ashley Smith-Brown opened the scoring for Farsley in a first-half the visitors just shaded before Michael Nelson’s half-time team talk sparked a superb reaction.  Blyth had their chances but it looked as though The Celt Army would hold on for three points until Blackett popped up in…

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Preview | Farsley Celtic (H) | National League North

9th November 2020

BY Liam O’Brien Blyth Spartans welcome Farsley Celtic to Croft Park on Tuesday night looking to make back-to-back wins in National League North.  Michael Nelson’s men claimed their first three points of the season at Curzon Ashton on Saturday but face a quick turnaround as Farsley travel to Northumberland. The visitors themselves grabbed their first win of the campaign at the weekend following a last-minute winner against Gateshead.  THE OPPOSITION …

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Live Stream | Farsley Celtic (H) | National League North

8th November 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC will provide a live stream for our National League North encounter with Farsley Celtic on Tuesday (November 10). Michael Nelson’s men head into the game looking to make it back-to-back wins following their first three points of the campaign at Curzon Ashton.  Farsley themselves travel to Northumberland full of confidence following their injury time winner against Gateshead.  Due to government guidelines, supporters remain locked out of Croft…

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Interview | Thackray ‘over the moon’ with first win

8th November 2020

BY Niall Bromley  Kris Thackray was over the moon as Blyth Spartans claimed their first win of the National League North at Curzon Ashton on Saturday.  Thackray played on the left of a four-man defence which defended superbly to keep a clean sheet in the 3-0 victory at the Tameside Stadium.  But he also chipped at the other end too – setting the ball rolling with a 35th-minute opener before…

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