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Blyth Spartans are delighted to be supporting local film-maker Alex Ayre as his short film Robbie Dale on the Wall is set to premiere at Tyneside Cinema on 12th July. The film focuses on Spartans legend Robbie Dale and his legacy at Blyth, as told by the residents of the town against the backdrop of the magnificent mural created by artist Frank Styles. Alex spoke to us about his inspiration…
Blyth Spartans regretfully confirm that Robbie Dale will be departing the club at the end of the season, with last Monday’s match against Curzon Ashton his last match at Croft Park. Dale leaves the club as Spartans’ all-time record appearance holder on 719, and second in the scoring charts to Brian Slane, with 219 goals for the club over a remarkable 18 seasons. It is no exaggeration to say the…
A selection of match images from Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Kettering Town, which saw the Spartans lose for the fourth consecutive League match.
Blyth Spartans started 2022 the way they ended 2021 with a battling win over local rivals (this time Gateshead), in front of a crowd of 2,027 at Croft Park. First half goals from JJ O’Donnell and Robbie Dale gave Spartans a 2-1 lead at the break despite going down to an early goal scored by P.Blackett of Gateshead. Although Gateshead threw everything at the Spartans goal in the second half,…
By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Sunday, 2nd January 2022 BLYTH SPARTANS 2-1 GATESHEAD Goals from JJ O’Donnell and Robbie Dale helped Blyth Spartans to their second win on the bounce in an action packed derby clash at Croft Park. Paul Blackett gave Gateshead the lead on the quarter-hour as he fired home from point blank range. O’Donnell levelled the scores…
In association with: ALANMcLEANFCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Monday, August 30th 2021 FARSLEY CELTIC 1-1 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans were forced to settle for a point at Farsley Celtic after failing to capitalise on a number of first-half chances. Robbie Dale scored for the second game in a row but with several other opportunities to score gone begging, there was a sense of regret heading into the…
BY Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, August 28th 2021 BLYTH SPARTANS 2-0 AFC TELFORD A late goal from Robbie Dale and an own-goal from Theo Streete ensured Blyth Spartans claimed a deserved three points in a dominate performance at Croft Park. World class first-half saves from AFC Telford goalkeeper Russell Griffiths made it look like it was going to be a…
BY Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-season friendly 7th August 2021 BLYTH SPARTANS 5-1 STOCKTON TOWN Robbie Dale and Josh Gillies scored a brace apiece as Blyth Spartans thrashed Stockton Town 5-1 in their final pre-season match at Croft Park. Spartans went ahead after a quickfire blitz, with Gillies scoring twice within a minute, then Dale grabbing a third. Jamie Owens pulled one back for Stockton three…
BY Joe Buck ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-season friendly Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 BLYTH SPARTANS 3-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED U23S Goals from Robbie Dale, Dan Maguire and Lewis McNall sealed an impressive 3-0 victory for Blyth Spartans over Newcastle United Under 23’s. After a disappointing defeat against Hebburn Town on Saturday, Michael Nelson’s men put in an assured, professional display in front of 1148 supporters at Croft Park. The opening…
Blyth Spartans AFC is absolutely thrilled to announce the return of club legend and all-time record appearance holder Robbie Dale. The forward had hung up his boots in October last year but re-joins Michael Nelson’s playing squad ahead of the 2021/22 National League North season. Dale, signed by Harry Dunn in March 2005, burst onto the scene at Croft Park when he fired a hat-trick on his debut against Wakefield…