Altrincham

Interview | Clark: Keep believing and stick together

17th February 2020
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Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark has called on everyone to keep believing and stick together following Saturday’s defeat to Altrincham.  The 3-0 scoreline means Spartans are six points adrift from National League North safety with some clubs holding as many as three games in-hand. Blyth’s home game with Altrincham was one of two games that survived the weather at the weekend with Storm Dennis causing havoc across the country.  Clark…

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Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 0-3 Altrincham

15th February 2020
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Spartans suffered a 5th consecutive league defeat; at the hands of Altrincham who completed the double over Blyth to move into 5th place and condemn the Spartans to the inevitable relegation as they remain 6 points from safety with those above them with games in hand. A selection of images by Bill Broadley from today’s encounter at Croft Park. Any images used by any Press Publications should be credited to…

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Report | Spartans put to the sword by Altrincham

15th February 2020
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BY Aaron Hindhaugh In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, February 15, 2020 Blyth Spartans were put to the sword by Altrincham in a 3-0 defeat Croft Park. Despite being well in the game and dominating large parts while 1-0 down, Alty were clinical in front of goal. But Blyth Spartans had little to show for their endeavour in the final third,…

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Report | Spartans lose 3-1 at Altrincham

7th January 2020
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BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Tuesday, January 7, 2020 ALTRINCHAM 3-1 BLYTH SPARTANS  Blyth Spartans were unable to register back-to-back National League North away wins as Altrincham stayed unbeaten at home from the opening day of the season.  Lewis Moult handed Altrincham the lead in a first-half where there was not a lot between the two sides at the…

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Fixture Change | Altrincham (A)

29th October 2019
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Blyth Spartans’ trip to Altrincham will now take place on Tuesday, December 10 due to the hosts’ FA Cup involvement. Lee Clark’s men were due to travel to the J Davidson Stadium a week on Saturday (November 9), however, has had to be postponed. Altrincham face York City in the First Round of the FA Cup, leaving Spartans with a free weekend. In the event that Alty progress into the…

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Report | Dale strike secures Spartans a point

6th March 2019
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By Stuart Dick   In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant   National League North Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Altrincham 1-1 Blyth Spartans Robert Dale’s 27th minute strike from a indirect free-kick awarded inside the penalty area earned Spartans a point at Altrincham Dale’s 201st Spartans goal cancelled out a John Johnston strike in a first half controlled by the hosts. Both sides hit the woodwork in…

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Alun Armstrong: “We’ve played a lot better and lost.”

2nd September 2018
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Alun Armstrong was in a jubilant mood yesterday evening after goals from Sean Reid and Jarrett Rivers secured Spartans’ second win of the season against a very competitive Altrincham side. Reid and Lewis Horner combined to give the hosts a 25th minute lead, which was cancelled out by Josh Hancocks tidy finish within 60 second. Rivers became the hero on 82 minutes when he rifled the ball into the roof…

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Jarrett Rivers: Togetherness key in Altrincham victory

2nd September 2018
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Match-winner Jarrett Rivers hailed the togetherness of the Blyth Spartans squad after securing their second victory of the season against Altrincham. Rivers’ first goal of the campaign could not have arrived at a better time as he fired Spartans into a 2-1 lead with less than 10 minutes remaining. It was all-square at the break when Sean Reid put Alun Armstrong’s men in front, though it took the visitors just…

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Match Report | Late Rivers Strike Stuns Altrincham

1st September 2018
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By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday September 1 2018 Blyth Spartans 2-1 Altrincham Blyth managed to overcome tough opponents Altrincham 2-1 thanks to goals from Sean Reid and Jarrett Rivers to give Blyth Spartans their second win of the season. Blyth opened the scoring in the 25th minute when Sean Reid and Lewis Horner played some great passing…

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