Blyth Spartans

Hooks Hoping For Another Historic FA Youth Cup Win For Blyth Spartans Juniors

21st September 2016
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Neal Hooks is looking forward to another exciting FA Youth Cup tie for Blyth Spartans Juniors – as they welcome Durham City Juniors to Croft Park this evening. Spartans’ U17s side saw off Hebburn Town Juniors in the last round, with an unbelievable 5-3 win in the club’s first ever game in the competition. Their reward is another home tie, this time against Durham City’s youth team, and Blyth’s assistant…

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Jarrett Rivers: “I’m Staying At Spartans For The Long Run”

21st September 2016
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Jarrett Rivers has assured Blyth Spartans’ supporters he is staying with the club – after rumours surfaced that he is awaiting a move to Conference North side Darlington. Rivers – who rejoined the club from Blackpool during the summer – has seen his playing time this season affected by injuries, leading some fans to speculate that the tricky winger might be on his way out of Croft Park once he…

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Spartans’ Assistant Hooks Frustrated By Frickley Reverse

21st September 2016
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Neal Hooks was left bemoaning Blyth Spartans’ lack of luck in front of goal – after their frustrating 1-0 defeat at Frickley Athletic on Tuesday. Tom Wade’s much-changed side looked set to right the wrongs of their Emirates FA Cup defeat to FA Vase holders Morpeth Town on Saturday with a much-improved performance at Westfield Lane. Daniel Maguire smashed a shot off the crossbar and Sean Reid was only denied…

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Match Report | Frickley Athletic 1-0 Blyth Spartans

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Tuesday September 20 2016 Frickley Athletic 1-0 Blyth Spartans A dominant display by Spartans ended in a disappointing defeat – as Frickley Athletic completed a smash-and-grab late on to record a 1-0 win over their Emirates FA Cup conquerors. A much-changed Blyth side created a host of chances, but were made to rue their…

20th September 2016
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Match Sponsors | Blyth Spartans 1-3 Morpeth Town

19th September 2016
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Pictured below are the sponsors from Saturday’s Blyth Spartans v Morpeth Town Emirates FA Cup match, played at Croft Park. Gordon and Dot Young Alan McLean and family – along with his daughter’s friend from Edinburgh University. Morpeth fan Daryl Ord, with Ken Beattie of Morpeth Town – presented with signed ball and book. Should you be interested in sponsoring the Spartans, please get in touch with Ian Evans at Croft…

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Gavin Caines Calls For Increased Medical Help Following Former Teammate Daniel Wilkinson’s Demise

19th September 2016
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Blyth Spartans defender Gavin Caines has called for more defibrillators and medical equipment to be made available in all levels of football – after the tragic news of his former teammate Daniel Wilkinson’s death from a heart attack during a game. The 26-year-old former Hull City defender – who played alongside Spartans’ summer signing at Rushall Olympic last season – collapsed on the field an hour into Shaw Lane AFC’s Integro…

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Early Emirates FA Cup Exit Hurts Spartans’ Assistant Hooks

18th September 2016
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Assistant manager Neal Hooks was unable to hide his hurt after watching Blyth Spartans get knocked out of this season’s Emirates FA Cup – following a comprehensive 4-2 defeat to FA Vase holders Morpeth Town. The Northern League raced to a commanding 3-0 lead within the first 17 minutes, thanks to a brace from Michael Chilton and Luke Carr’s curling effort. Daniel Maguire’s header and an own goal from former…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 2-4 Morpeth Town

17th September 2016
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By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Saturday September 17 2016 Blyth Spartans 2-4 Morpeth Town A clinical Morpeth Town put Spartans to the sword in the Emirates FA Cup – as the FA Vase holders eventually claimed the tie late on, despite a second half fightback from the hosts. A brace from Michael Chilton and Luke Carr’s…

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Spartans’ Star Defender Hopes to See Off Old Friends in Emirates FA Cup Showdown With Morpeth Town

16th September 2016
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Spartans defender Ryan Hutchinson will come up against old friends in Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup tie, but he is adamant that his time at Morpeth Town gives him an added incentive to help Blyth win this weekend’s second qualifying round tie. The 23-year-old ex-Celtic and St Johnstone youngster joined Northern League side Morpeth after moving south of the border, before signing for Blyth from Seaton Delaval during the 2013/14 season….

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