Callum Roberts

Interview | Tony Platten on Callum Roberts’ departure

20th January 2020
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Blyth Spartans chairman Tony Platten has assured fans the funds raised from Callum Roberts’ transfer to Notts County will be reinvested into the playing squad.  The former Newcastle United youngster joined the National League side for an undisclosed fee with Spartans also negotiating a sell-on percentage.  Platten said: “We were very fortunate to pick him up from Newcastle United. We saw the potential he had but there was always the…

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Interview | Lee Clark on Callum Roberts’ departure

20th January 2020
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Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark has issued the following message to supporters following the departure of Callum Roberts to Notts County for an undisclosed fee.  Clark admitted the club is gutted by the departure of the 22-year-old but could not stand in the player’s way. He has urged everyone to stick together ahead of a massive couple of months.  Clark is under no illusion how difficult it will be to…

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Departure | Callum Roberts joins Notts County for undisclosed fee

20th January 2020
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Blyth Spartans can announce winger Callum Roberts has today joined National League side Notts County.  The former Newcastle United youngster joins the former Football League club on an undisclosed fee after completing his medical this afternoon.  Roberts joined Spartans on a non-contract basis in August and quickly established himself as a Croft Park favourite.  With a ratio of one goal every game – including hat-tricks against Curzon Ashton and AFC…

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Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 3-3 Gateshead

1st January 2020
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A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the New Years day encounter between Blyth Spartans and local rivals Gateshead. Blyth were looking to start the new decade with a possible double over Gatehead having taken 3 points from them on Boxing Day at the International Stadium; Gateshead were looking for revenge. The visitors led one nil at Half time and extended there lead in the second half before two…

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Report | Dramatic ending earns draw vs Gateshead

1st January 2020
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BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Wednesday, January 1 BLYTH SPARTANS 3-3 GATESHEAD  A 93rd-minute equaliser from Levi Amantchi earned Blyth Spartans a late point against Gateshead in a game that saw four penalties awarded – including one saved by Zach Hemming.  Heed left-back Scott Barrow opened the scoring with a dubious penalty decision before seeing one brilliantly saved by…

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Report | Dale winner secures derby win

26th December 2019
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By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North 26th December 2019 Gateshead 2-3 Blyth Spartans Robbie Dale’s spectacular late volley earned Blyth Spartans all three points and saw them move within four points of safety in a hard-fought derby win at Gateshead International Stadium. Cal Roberts opened the scoring with a fantastic solo goal on 16 minutes, then Greg Olley responded for…

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Report | Spartans play Stockport in FA Trophy after Alfreton win

3rd December 2019
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BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round Replay Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Alfreton Town 1-3 Blyth Spartans Blyth Spartans set up a FA Trophy First Round encounter with Stockport County following an impressive 3-1 at Alfreton Town.  The result was more than just the prospect of a trip to a National League side, it was all about the reaction…

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Report | Spartans draw 4-4 at Kettering

16th November 2019
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Blyth Spartans surrendered a 3-0 half-time lead to draw 4-4 with Kettering Town in National League North.  A double from Callum Roberts and a volley from Ryan Hutchinson had Lee Clark’s side cruising at half-time until an indescribable second-half unfolded.  Kettering unnerved the Spartans defence from two corners as Michael McGarth and Luke Graham bundled the ball home.  Roberts soon completed his hat-trick – running the full length of the…

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Report | Spartans secure Farsley victory

2nd November 2019
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By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, November 2nd 2019 Blyth Spartans 2-0 Farsley Celtic Blyth Spartans increased their unbeaten National League North to run matches after a 2-0 win over fifth-placed Farsley Celtic.  Lee Clark’s side took the lead in the 64th minute when Callum Roberts was sent through on goal and unselfishly squared it for Robbie Dale,…

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