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Spartans Boss Armstrong Still Not Sick of Colossal Wins After Ilkeston Demolition

6th February 2017

Having watched his side register their seventh consecutive success with a 5-0 drubbing of Ilkeston FC on Saturday, Spartans manager Alun Armstrong insisted he is far from getting sick of seeing Blyth winning with ease. Jarrett Rivers grabbed a brace either side of a majestic half-volley from Spartans skipper Robert Dale, before substitutes Adam Wrightson and Daniel Maguire both struck within seven minutes of the pair being introduced – as…

Spartans Boss Armstrong Praises Super Sub Dale For Inspirational Matlock Cameo

29th January 2017

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Manager Alun Armstrong has lauded Robert Dale for his performance on Saturday afternoon – after the Spartans’ captain came off the bench to inspire a 4-1 win over Matlock Town and extend Blyth’s lead at the top of the Evo-Stik Premier League to eight points. With Luke Armstrong’s second half strike cancelled out by Marcus Dinanga a minute later, the game was poised at 1-1 when Dale made his way…

Arrival | Released Loan Star Atkinson Signs For Spartans

19th January 2017

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On-loan defender David Atkinson has signed for Blyth Spartans permanently – subject to final confirmation – after leaving parent club Carlisle United by mutual consent. The 23-year-old originally arrived at Croft Park in December and had only had his loan spell extended earlier this month, but will remain at the club indefinitely – after Alun Armstrong was able to agree a deal with the former Middlesbrough youngster. Atkinson – who…

Blyth Boss Armstrong Ecstatic With Spartans’ Response To Altrincham Disappointment

19th December 2016

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Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong was delighted with how his side responded to last week’s disappointing Buildbase FA Trophy exit – as they beat Barwell 2-0 to extend their unbeaten Evo-Stik Premier League run to nine games. Spartans were unable to overturn a three-goal first half deficit against Vanarama National League side Altrincham in their 3-2 defeat last Saturday, but returned to their best in the opening 45 minutes against…

Blyth Boss Armstrong Praises Spartans Support During Disappointing FA Trophy Display

12th December 2016

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Alun Armstrong has praised the Blyth Spartans fans during what was a disappointing Buildbase FA Trophy exit at the hands of Vanarama National League North side Altrincham – after the Croft Park faithful chose to stick with the players until the end of a frustrating 3-2 defeat. Altrincham raced to a 3-0 lead at half-time, thanks to a brace from Sean Miller and then an impressive team move a minute…

Armstrong Happy With A Point After Spartans’ Setback Against Buxton

4th December 2016

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Alun Armstrong had hoped to claim all three points before Blyth Spartans’ important Evo-Stik Premier League promotion “six-pointer” against Buxton before kick-off, but he was “happy” to settle for a point given how the game turned out. Spartans had dominated much of the first half, but the momentum shifted to their Derbyshire-based visitors when Damen Mullen received his marching orders six minutes before the break – after receiving his second…

Blyth Boss Armstrong Full Of Praise For Latest Spartans Acquisition Atkinson

1st December 2016

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Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong is delighted to welcome Carlisle United defender David Atkinson to the club – after working with the 23-year-old during his time at Middlesbrough. Atkinson has arrived at Croft Park on a one-month loan deal from the League Two side and Armstrong isn’t shy in revealing that Christmas has come early for him – as he revealed just how good a player Spartans will have at…

Blyth Boss Armstrong Disappointed Spartans Let Stafford Share The Spoils

21st November 2016

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Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong was understandably disappointed that his side didn’t pick up three points against Stafford Rangers at Croft Park on Saturday. Having been two goals up, the Spartans had to settle for a single point from a 2-2draw. “We should have won,” he said. “We had a mad 20 minutes that let them in to the game. Other than that, we got to grips with them well….

Armstrong: Newcastle United Stopper Woolston’s Superb Save Set Up Spartans’ Success At Barwell

7th November 2016

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Spartans boss Alun Armstrong believes Blyth had on-loan debutant stopper Paul Woolston to thank for their 2-0 win over Barwell – as the Newcastle United goalkeeper pulled off a crucial save just prior to Matty Pattison scoring the opening goal. Woolston denied Owen Story with a fantastic reaction save when the Barwell midfielder was in one-on-one on 16 minutes, before Pattison left Liam Castle stranded with a superbly struck free-kick…

Unimpressed Armstrong Backs Spartans To See Off Goole At The Second Attempt

31st October 2016

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Alun Armstrong was far from impressed with what he saw from his Spartans side in the second half of their 1-1 Buildbase FA Trophy draw at Goole on Saturday, but he is still backing Blyth to progress into the next round with a victory in Tuesday night’s replay. Matthew Wade had put the visitors ahead on 28 minutes with an unbelievable curling effort into the top corner to set Spartans on…

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