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England | Maguire Shines in England ‘C’ Success

Blyth Spartans striker Dan Maguire made his England ‘C’ debut yesterday evening in a 3-2 victory over their Welsh counterparts in Barry yesterday evening. ‘Nipa’ contributed two assists on the evening, playing a delightful final ball to fellow striker Fejiri Okenabirhie for England’s first before winning a penalty – Okenabirhie converting from the spot. After a number of call-ups to Paul Fairclough’s squad, this was the first opportunity for the Spartans’ striker…

21st March 2018

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Youngster Butler Congratulated by Spartans Boss Armstrong for England Schoolboys Call Up

10th January 2018

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Blyth Spartans midfielder Jack Butler has been named in the England Schoolboys Under 18s squad – after impressing during a two-day meet up at Lilleshall National Sport Centre last weekend to retain his place in the side from last season. Butler was one of 32 hopefuls that played in two trial games over the weekend, in an effort to cement their places in the 18-man squad for the remainder of…

Maguire Sole Spartan Representing England C in Slovakia Final

22nd October 2017

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Daniel Maguire is the only Blyth Spartans player to have been called up to the England C squad for the International Challenge Trophy final against Slovakia – despite three of his teammates also impressing during a recent training camp for the Non-League national side. The striker – along with Ryan Hutchinson, Jarrett Rivers and Andrew Cartwright – took part in a two-day training session at Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre…

Excited Spartans Show Delight at England C Selection

2nd October 2017

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Blyth Spartans’ England C trio Ryan Hutchinson, Jarrett Rivers and Daniel Maguire have all revealed their delight at being called up by their country for a training camp, ahead of next month’s International Challenge Trophy final against Slovakia. The three Spartans are part of a 22-man squad that has been selected to attend Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre in Shropshire between Sunday October 8 and Tuesday October 10. Based…

Spartans Trio Selected For England C Training Camp Ahead of Slovakia Clash

29th September 2017

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Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that Ryan Hutchinson, Jarrett Rivers and Daniel Maguire have all been selected as part of a 22-man squad for an England C training camp next month. The trio will take part in a three-day training event between October 8-10 at Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre in Shropshire, during which a 16-man squad will be selected for the Three Lions’ International Challenge Trophy Final against…

Departure | Spartans Defender Atkinson’s Gone to Iceland

22nd July 2017

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Right-back David Atkinson has decided to leave Blyth Spartans – after agreeing a deal to join Icelandic side IBV Vestmannaeyjar. The ex-Middlesbrough trainee defender originally joined Spartans on loan from Carlisle United last December, before signing permanently when he left the League Two side by mutual consent a month later. Although the latter part of his season was marred with injury, Blyth boss Alun Armstrong had seen enough to offer…

Spartans’ “SuperDan” Maguire Set For International Call Up With England C Side

4th May 2017

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Following another exceptional season at Blyth Spartans, the club are delighted to announce that striker Daniel Maguire has been rewarded for his fine form with a call up to the England C team. Maguire – who was named as the Evo-Stik Premier League Player of the Season, Port of Blyth Player of the Season and Blyth Spartans Supporters’ Club Player of the Season for 2016/17 – has caught the attention…

Supporters’ Club Raises £350 For Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Through Blyth Spartans Training Shirt Sales

27th April 2017

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Blyth Spartans Supporters’ Club have raised a fantastic sum of £350 for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, through the sale of the club’s training tops this season. Supporters’ Club member John Parker was on hand to present the cheque to the foundation’s PR representative Liz Luff at Croft Park on Thursday night, for the latest fundraising effort that they have completed on behalf of the club. The donation – made…

Arrival | Newcastle And England Stopper Woolston Joins Spartans On Loan

4th November 2016

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Blyth Spartans have agreed a deal to sign Newcastle United goalkeeper Paul Woolston on loan. The 18-year-old – who enjoyed a month’s loan at Vanarama National League North side Darlington 1883 earlier this season – will go straight into the squad for tomorrow’s trip to Barwell – as Spartans stopper Adam McHugh is an injury doubt for the game. Washington-based Woolston has also represented his country at youth level and spent last…

Spartans To Raise Funds For Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Through Shirt Sales

28th September 2016

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Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that the club’s much sought-after training tops – featuring the logo of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation on the front – are available now to pre-order from the Club Store. The shirts have been priced at £27 and the Supporters’ Club have agreed to donate £5 from each sale to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, the cancer research charity launched by the former England…