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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 6-3 Nuneaton Town

7th October 2017
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Report by Dan Simmonite In association with: Alan McLean FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Consultant   Vanarama National League North Non League Day Saturday October 7 2017   Blyth Spartans 6-3 Nuneaton Town A hat-trick from Dale Hopson, including two goals from the penalty spot helped Spartans move up to 3rd in the Vanarama National League North in a nine goal thriller at Croft Park. Ashley Chambers had given the visitors a…

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Arrival | Spartans Sign Recently Released Striker Rutherford From Berwick Rangers

3rd October 2017
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Blyth Spartans have moved quickly to secure the signature of free agent Greg Rutherford – after the striker was released by Berwick Rangers last week. The 23-year-old – who was named Scottish League Two Player of the Month back in March – joined Berwick in October 2016, but the former Hartlepool United youngster was forced to leave Shielfield Park at the end of last month due to his teacher training…

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Former Spartans Striker Les Mutrie Passes Away

3rd October 2017
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Blyth Spartans are saddened to hear of the passing of legendary former striker Les Mutrie. The Spartans hall of famer – who scored 58 goals in  86 appearances for the club – had fought a long battle with oesophageal cancer, but his family released a statement revealing his sad passing at 66 years of age earlier today. Mutrie arrived at Croft Park from Gateshead United in March 1979 and gave the…

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Excited Spartans Show Delight at England C Selection

2nd October 2017
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Blyth Spartans’ England C trio Ryan Hutchinson, Jarrett Rivers and Daniel Maguire have all revealed their delight at being called up by their country for a training camp, ahead of next month’s International Challenge Trophy final against Slovakia. The three Spartans are part of a 22-man squad that has been selected to attend Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre in Shropshire between Sunday October 8 and Tuesday October 10. Based…

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Spartans Trio Selected For England C Training Camp Ahead of Slovakia Clash

29th September 2017
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Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that Ryan Hutchinson, Jarrett Rivers and Daniel Maguire have all been selected as part of a 22-man squad for an England C training camp next month. The trio will take part in a three-day training event between October 8-10 at Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre in Shropshire, during which a 16-man squad will be selected for the Three Lions’ International Challenge Trophy Final against…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-2 Shaw Lane AFC

Croft Park press box
16th September 2017
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By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Saturday September 16 2017 Blyth Spartans 1-2 Shaw Lane AFC Blyth Spartans succumbed to an Emirates FA Cup shock of their own on Saturday – as Shaw Lane AFC profited from their persistent time-wasting to score in second half stoppage time and claim a 2-1 win at Croft Park. Paul Clayton…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 2-0 Chorley

12th September 2017
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By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Tuesday September 12 2017 Blyth Spartans 2-0 Chorley An excellent Blyth extended their winning run to four games at the expense of ten-men Chorley – as Spartans ran out 2-0 winners in an entertaining Vanarama National League North clash. Nathan Buddle scored his second header in four days to open the scoring in…

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Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 5-2 Boston Utd

10th September 2017
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A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Boston Utd, which saw Daniel Maguire’s 37-minute hat-trick inspire Spartans to a third successive victory in the Vanarama National League North – in a seven-goal thriller at Croft Park.

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 5-2 Boston United

9th September 2017
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By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday September 9 2017 Blyth Spartans 5-2 Boston United Daniel Maguire’s 37-minute hat-trick inspired Spartans to a third successive victory in the Vanarama National League North – as Blyth beat Boston United 5-2 in a seven-goal thriller at Croft Park on Saturday afternoon. Man of the Match Maguire scored his first two either…

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Rally Cry from Armstrong as Spartans Host Trio of Fixtures

7th September 2017
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Manager Alun Armstrong has sent out a rally cry to the Spartans faithful ahead of a trio of home games over the next 10 days. Croft Park hosts the visits of Boston United, Chorley and Shaw Lane Association in the coming days, and Armstrong is hoping for a series of big crowds to support his side. “We need the fans to get behind the lads, no matter what.” “So far…

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