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Report | Southport 2-3 Blyth Spartans | National League North | 21/22

23rd February 2022
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By Craig Dobson In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Tuesday, February 22nd 2022 SOUTHPORT 2-3 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans ended their four-game National League North winless streak in stunning fashion on Tuesday evening, deservedly defeating playoff hopefuls Southport 3-2 at Haig Avenue. Three superb goals from Patrick Almond, JJ O’Donnell and Lewis McNall saw Terry Mitchell’s men overcome the Sandgrounders, who were dominated for much…

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Interview | Lewis McNall | Southport 2-3 Blyth Spartans

23rd February 2022
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Lewis McNall spoke with Blyth Live’s Niall Bromley after his goal helped Blyth Spartans secure a 3-2 win away to Southport. After going a goal down, Patrick Almond scored his first for the club to level the scores just before half-time, before a wonder-strike from JJ O’Donnell and a header from McNall sealed the three points. Although a late goal from Southport’s Adam Anson ensured a nervy last 10 minutes.

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Interview | Terry Mitchell | Southport 2-3 Blyth Spartans

23rd February 2022
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Blyth Spartans boss Terry Mitchell spoke with Niall Bromley following his side’s 3-2 win away to Southport. After going a goal down, Patrick Almond scored his first for the club to level the scores just before half-time, before a wonder-strike from JJ O’Donnell and a header from Lewis McNall sealed the three points. Although a late goal from Southport’s Adam Anson ensured a nervy last 10 minutes.

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Arrival | Danny Barlow joins from Whickham

22nd February 2022
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By Luke Duden Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the signing of winger Danny Barlow from Whickham FC on a dual registration transfer. The 23-year-old made his last appearance for Whickham ten days ago, as he netted twice in a 5-3 win over Ashington AFC. Barlow, born in Monkseaton, has played for both England Schoolboys and the Sunderland Academy before plying his trade in America. The versatile midfielder turned out…

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Preview | Southport (a) | National League North | 21/22

21st February 2022
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By Ben Lightfoot After a postponed game the weekend at Guiseley due to Storm Eunice, Blyth Spartans travel to Southport on Tuesday night as they look to bounce back from four successive defeats. Last time out Terry Mitchell’s side slipped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Kettering Town. After going behind to an early goal, Robbie Dale levelled the scores with a deflected free-kick, before the visitors got what…

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Event | ‘Wor Bella’ – Public talk with playwright Ed Waugh

17th February 2022
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Blyth Spartans is delighted to announce that the North East playwright Ed Waugh will be hosting a talk in at Seaton Delaval Arts Centre on Thursday 10th March. Wor Bella focuses on the true story of how Blyth Spartans Ladies won the Munitionettes Cup in 1918, led by star player Bella Reay who scored a remarkable 133 goals in just 30 games for the club. Tickets for the event, which…

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Club Statement | AGM arranged for 3rd March

16th February 2022
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BLYTH SPARTANS ASSOCIATED FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED AND BLYTH SPARTANS SOCIAL CLUB (2000) LIMITED WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON THURSDAY 3rd MARCH 2022 AT BLYTH SPARTANS SOCIAL CLUB COMMENCING AT 7.30PM.                                                               AGENDA Read and Adopt the Minutes of the AGM held on the 15th April 2021. Receive and Adopt the Financial Reports for the Year Ended 31st May 2021. Receive the Chairman’s Report. Any Other Reports. Any Other…

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Report | Blyth Spartans 1-2 Kettering Town | National League North | 21/22

12th February 2022
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By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, February 12th 2022 BLYTH SPARTANS 1-2 KETTERING TOWN An improved Blyth Spartans side slipped to a third straight defeat as Kettering Town ran out 2-1 winners at Croft Park. It was a nightmare start for Spartans as Calum Stead scored within the first minute after a defensive mix-up, before Robbie Dale scored a deflected free-kick…

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Club Statement | Fan behaviour at Gateshead match

10th February 2022
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Blyth Spartans Football Club are disappointed at the events and behaviours demonstrated by a minority of fans at Tuesday night’s game at Gateshead International Stadium, both during and after the match. During the game there was a small group chanting homophobic, anti-Semitic and racially offensive songs as well as abusive behaviour towards the stewards. In addition to this other fans safety was compromised by an individual who threw a flare…

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