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A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and York City, which saw the Spartans extend their unbeaten run to ten games after Bradley Fewter secured the victory on the 86th minute after a York City goal 30 seconds earlier, had been disallowed for offside. Sean Reid had given the Spartans a first half lead on 15 minutes from the penalty spot. York equalised through…
Blyth Spartans striker Bradley Fewster explained why he opted not to celebrate his dramatic 83rd-minute winner against York City on Saturday afternoon. Fewster, introduced as a substitute, 20 minutes from time in place of Connor Oliver, netted the winner as Alun Armstrong’s men extended their impressive unbeaten run to 10 games. It followed in thrilling circumstances as ex-Blyth loanee Macaulay Langstaff thought he had won the game for York, only…
By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday December 29th 2018 Blyth Spartans 2-1 York City An 83rd minute Bradley Fewster goal – 30 seconds after Macaulay Langstaff has a goal ruled out for offside – was the difference between Blyth Spartans and York City at Croft Park. Blyth opened the scoring when Hamza brought down Cunningham in the box…
A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the Boxing Day battle between two of the National Leagues on form sides; Blyth Spartans and Spennymoor Town. The visitors come from behind twice to secure a share of the points in an end to end contest of great football. The draw sees the Spartans extend their unbeaten run to nine games.
Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong issued another rally cry for the Green Army as his side face two huge home fixtures in the National League North. Spartans welcome Spennymoor Town on Boxing Day before York City visit on Saturday December 29. And the former Ipswich Town striker said the Spartans faithful are the catalyst to the club’s success. “We need 1,000 at each game, it is as simple as that….
Blyth Spartans captain Damen Mullen praised his side after they overcame high-flying Chorley 4-2 at Victory Park. Spartans took a two-goal lead thanks to Sean Reid and Dan Maguire, but the hosts pegged back Spartans with goals either side of the interval. Substitute Jamie Holmes then took centre stage with a second half brace to make it seven wins in a row for Blyth. “It was a fantastic performance,” said…
By Stuart Dick In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Saturday December 22 2018 Chorley 2-4 Blyth Spartans Jamie Holmes second half brace was the difference as Blyth Spartans beat league leaders Chorley 4-2 at Victory Park. The former South Shields forward came off the bench to score a penalty and tap home after a stunning Jarrett Rivers run and cross to secure all…
Blyth Spartans will host National League side Boreham Wood in the second round of the Buildbase FA Trophy. Following goals from Michael Liddle, Dan Maguire and Jamie Holmes on Saturday, Alun Armstrong’s men saw off Evo-Stik Premier team Lancaster City in the previous round to set up a tie with The Wood in the last 32. This followed after Spartans beat Marske United 4-1 in the fourth round qualifying, which…
Alun Armstrong praised an all-round team performance as Blyth Spartans made it five wins on the bounce in a comfortable win over Ashton United. Goals from Sean Reid and Robert Dale in the second half secured all three points for Blyth – Spartans now just two points outside of the play-off places in ninth. But Armstrong was keen to temper expectations in his post-match comments, stating once again that the…
Blyth Spartans climbed to 9th place in the National League North with a 2-0 win over league struglers Ashton Utd at Croft Park this afternoon, extending their unbeaten league run to five games. The Spartans dominated the first half but were unable to convert their many opportunities in front of goal. In the second half the deadlock was broken on 51 minutes when Sean Reid scored from a Robbie Dale…