Blyth Spartans

Departure | Orrell leaves Blyth Spartans

27th September 2019
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It is with disappointment that Blyth Spartans announce the cancellation of Jake Orrell’s contract by mutual consent.  Orrell, after signing from Newcastle Benfield in the summer, appeared in 10 of Blyth’s 13 games in all competitions this season.  The decision to release him from his contract was made reluctantly at the player’s request. We wish Jake well for the future and thank him for his efforts as a Blyth Spartans…

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Report | Sweet sends Spartans into FA Cup next round

BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Cup Third Round Qualifying Replay Saturday, September 24th, 2019 Blyth Spartans recorded their first win of the season and progressed into the Third Round Qualifying of the FA Cup after beating Curzon Ashton 1-0. Lee Clark’s side peppered the visitors goal in the first-half before getting their just rewards after Michael Sweet’s 47th-minute goal – his…

24th September 2019
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Report | Roberts hat-trick secures FA Cup replay

21st September 2019
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By Jack Cunningham In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, September 21st, 2019 Callum Roberts scored his first career hat-trick – but it was not enough to seal Blyth Spartans’ first win of the season in a FA Cup second round qualifying tie. Spartans and Curzon Ashton played out a barmy 4-4 draw at the Tameside Stadium, where the pair will now…

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Chairman’s column | Platten addresses start to season

18th September 2019
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I’m a little surprised by the start to the season, it’s a bit strange. Pre-season went well with some good results and we were scoring goals, so there were positive signs. But the step up from the Northern League for some of our younger players is a big jump.  Stitching a side together virtually from scratch, is never going to be easy but we are bringing in more experienced players…

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Arrival | Ex-NUFC midfielder Hunter joins

12th September 2019
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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the arrival of former Newcastle United central midfielder Jack Hunter.  The 21-year-old was released by the Magpies last summer, despite often captaining the under-23s, and was quickly snapped up by Gateshead for the 2018/19 season.  He soon established himself as a first-team regular at the International Stadium, appearing 37 times as The Heed just missed out on the National League play-offs. “I am delighted…

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Interview | Clark on Spennymoor defeat

12th September 2019
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Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark believes the 5-0 defeat to Spennymoor Town was difficult to assess after Joe Robson’s 13th-minute red card.  James Roberts raced in-behind Robson with a tug on the shoulder from the defender seeing the Moors attacker fall to the ground and the referee show no hesitation in handing him his marching orders.  From the free-kick, Stephen Brogan directed his 20-yard effort past Mark Foden before Adam…

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FA Cup SRQ | Spartans away to Curzon Ashton

9th September 2019
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Blyth Spartans have been drawn at away to Curzon Ashton at the FA Cup second round qualifying stage. Lee Clark’s side travel to The Tameside Stadium on Saturday, September 21 in what will be a 3pm kick-off. At the same stage last season, Spartans defeated Nantwich Town at the second attempt after a 3-3 draw forced a replay. A Dan Maguire goal at Croft Park sent Blyth into the next…

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Interview | Amantchi pleased with debut

8th September 2019
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BY Jack Cunningham   Blyth Spartans’ latest signing Levi Amantchi is pleased to be back in the North East and hopes to help Lee Clark’s side climb the National League North table.  The former Wallsend Boys Club man joined on loan from Chesterfield on Friday before being handed his debut less than 24 hours later.  The 18-year-old impressed on his first outing – leaving the field to a standing ovation after…

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Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 1-1 Kidderminster H

8th September 2019
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A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the match between Blyth Spartans and Kidderminster Harriers, which saw the Spartans earn their first home point of the season as Captain Robbie Dale smashed a free kick into the top corner from outside the penalty area to level the scores.

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Report | Dale stunner nets Spartans first home point of the season

7th September 2019
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BY Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, September 7th 2019 Blyth Spartans 1-1 Kidderminster Harriers A stunning Robbie Dale free-kick was enough for Blyth Spartans as they came from behind to gain their first home point of the season in a 1-1 draw with Kidderminster Harriers. The visitors went ahead two minutes into the second half as Alex Prosser…

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