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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Preview | Morpeth Town (H)

1st September 2020

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…

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Pre-season | Spartans host Morpeth behind closed doors tonight

1st September 2020

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…

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Pre-season | South Shields friendly confirmed

30th August 2020

Blyth Spartans will travel to BetVictor Northern Premier side South Shields next Saturday as a part of our pre-season schedule.  Michael Nelson’s men stepped up their preparations for the 2020/21 National League North season this week following opening matches at Hebburn Town and Dunston UTS.  Kick-off at the 1st Cloud Arena is at 3pm on Saturday, September 5 and supporters must purchase tickets in advance.  Around 90 of the 600…

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Report | Spartans record first win of pre-season

29th August 2020

BY Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-season friendly Friday, August 28, 2020 DUNSTON UTS 1-2 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans grabbed their first win of pre-season as goals from Panos and Corey McKeown helped them to a 2-1 win over Dunston UTS. Panos opened the scoring after 17 minutes when he tapped home from a couple of yards from Robbie Dale’s cushioned header, before…

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Kieran Green hails Jamie Holmes and Bradley Fewster after 4-0 win over Ashington

18th July 2018

Blyth Spartans midfielder Kieran Green hailed fellow summer signings Jamie Holmes and Bradley Fewster following yesterday’s 4-0 win over Ashington. Green, who joined permanently from Gateshead last month, was keen to praise the attacking pair after their impressive performance – both finding the scoresheet in their full debuts at Croft Park. Holmes – occupying a central and wide left role – showed flashes of brilliance throughout – and grabbed a…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0 – 3 Carlisle United

15th July 2017

  Report by Sam Donovan   In association with: Alan McLean FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Consultant Pre Season Friendly   Saturday July 15 2017 Blyth Spartans 0 – 3 Carlisle United   Blyth played their first pre-season friendly at Croft Park as they welcomed Carlisle United. The Cumbrians ultimately left with a 3-0 victory but it was a score that flattered them. Carlisle took the initiative from the first whistle…

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Match Report | Spartans 1-1 Tonbridge Angels

Spartans 1-1 Tonbridge | With thanks to Bill Broadley
18th July 2016

Saturday 16 July 2016 Blyth Spartans 1-1 Tonbridge Angels Pre-Season Friendly | Croft Park, Blyth Attendance: 213 The honours were split evenly between Blyth and Tonbridge Angels on a blustery day with a 1-1 draw on Saturday at Croft Park. The game got off to a flier when in the first minute Luke Armstrong made a surging run down the wing before teeing up Sean Reid who hit the ball…

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