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Departure | Aaron Cunningham leaves Spartans

2nd February 2022

Blyth Spartans can confirm that Aaron Cunningham has left the club following the expiration of his contract. The former Hartlepool defender joined Spartans in November, in what was his third stint at Blyth following two previous loan spells. Across his whole time at Spartans, Cunningham made 34 appearances, scoring twice. The club would like to place on record their thanks to Aaron for his service, and we wish him all…

Arrival | Cunningham re-signs for Spartans

11th November 2021

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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the signing of Aaron Cunningham on a permanent basis, subject to league approval. Cunningham is no stranger to Croft Park having enjoyed three separate loan spells with the club during his time at Hartlepool United. In total, the 23-year-old central defender has made 32 appearances for Spartans. Michael Nelson, manager of Blyth Spartans, said: “We are delighted to bring Aaron on board. He…

Interview | Nelson knows all about Cunningham’s qualities

5th October 2020

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Blyth Spartans boss Michael Nelson is fully aware of the qualities Aaron Cunningham brings to Croft Park. Cunningham, 22, returned to Blyth for his third loan spell from Hartlepool United for the entirety of the season. The defender has made 21 appearances across two previous loans at Spartans and will hope to add to that tally tonight at Guiseley. And just like supporters, Nelson knows all about the attributes he…

Arrival | Cunningham re-joins for third loan spell

5th October 2020

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Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce Aaron Cunningham has returned to Croft Park on a season-long loan from Hartlepool United, subject to FA and National League clearance. Cunningham, 22, was due to spend the remainder of last season on loan at Blyth but his spell was cut short after three games following the Covid-19 outbreak. However, the 22-year-old has sealed an immediate move back to Northumberland and should…

Arrival | Cunningham re-joins Blyth on loan

14th February 2020

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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce Aaron Cunningham has returned to Croft Park on loan from Hartlepool United for the remainder of the season. Cunningham, 22, undergoes his second loan spell in Northumberland and provides much-needed cover due to injuries and suspensions in the defence. Doncaster Rovers loanee Shane Blaney has been hit with a three-match ban following his red card at Chester, while Scott Wilson is sidelined for the…

Departure | Cunningham Returns to Hartlepool United

6th January 2019

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Defender Aaron Cunningham has returned to Hartlepool United after his loan spell with Blyth came to an end. The 21-year old was signed at the start of the season when Blyth suffered a number of injuries at the centre-back position and immediately made a name for himself in a 1-1 draw with Darlington – picking up the man of the match award. In total the centre back made 17 appearances…

Match Report | Second Half Spartans Salvage Spennymoor Stalemate

1st January 2019

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By Stuart Dick In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday January 1 2019 Spennymoor Town 2-2 Blyth Spartans Two goals in three minutes from Aaron Cunningham and Sean Reid secured a vital point for Blyth Spartans at Brewery Field. Cunningham’s 60th minute strike from a Michael Liddle corner gave Blyth a lifeline before Jamie Chandler felled Dan Maguire in the penalty area,…

Defensive crisis deepens for Spartans

Alun Armstrong was left ruing “the worst injury list” he’s ever seen after Aaron Cunningham suffered an ankle injury in Saturday 3-1 defeat at Alfreton Town. The Hartlepool United loanee – who has impressed during his three game in the side – was forced off with the score at 1-1 early in the second half, forcing a re-jig of the side. “It’s looks like he’s rolled his ankle,” suggested Armstrong…

20th August 2018

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Aaron Cunningham: “We deserved our point given how hard we worked”

16th August 2018

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Aaron Cunningham is settling in well at Blyth Spartans and believes they deserved their point against Darlington based on how hard they worked. Cunningham, on loan from Hartlepool United until January, played his second consecutive 90 minutes in which the Quakers had two goals disallowed, hit the woodwork twice and directed a few chances inches past the post. However, after being under the cosh for virtually the full second-half, Cunningham…

Match Report | Spartans throw bodies on line to earn a point at Darlington

16th August 2018

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By Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Wednesday, August 15 2018 Darlington 1-1 Blyth Spartans Blyth Spartans drew for only the third time this year – throwing their bodies on the line to deny Darlington a second-half winner and earn a point their commitment merited. There was perhaps an element of luck to Alun Armstrong’s side dogged performance as the…

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