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Interview | Nelson previews Boxing Day derby with Gateshead

23rd December 2020

MANAGER Michael Nelson wants his players to understand how much the Boxing Day meeting with Gateshead means to Blyth Spartans supporters. Spartans host local rivals Gateshead at Croft Park this week, the first of a festive double-header between the two clubs with the return fixture taking place at the International Stadium on January 2nd. The same happened last season but in reverse, with Blyth running out 3-2 winners away from…

Interview | Nelson pleased with O’Donnell signing

4th December 2020

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Blyth Spartans boss Michael Nelson is hoping JJ O’Donnell will have an impact both on and off the pitch following his season-long move from Gateshead. O’Donnell thanked his former Heed teammate and coach for showing faith and a strong desire to bring him to Croft Park. The Heed cult hero arrives having surpassed 100 appearances at the International Stadium, most of which came in the National League. Nelson is pleased…

Arrival | O’Donnell joins on season-long

4th December 2020

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Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce the arrival of JJ O’Donnell on loan for the remainder of the season from National League North rivals Gateshead. O’Donnell has been at the International Stadium for seven seasons having made his initial loan from Luton Town permanent in the summer of 2014. The 29-year-old is a cult hero at The Heed after his goal against Grimsby Town sent The Tynesiders to the…

Arrival | Agnew joins Blyth Spartans

24th September 2020

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Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce the arrival of Liam Agnew from League Two side Harrogate Town. The midfielder, 25, reunites with manager Michael Nelson having worked and played alongside him at Gateshead last season. Agnew progressed through the youth ranks at Sunderland, captaining their under-21s before making his only first team appearance in an FA Cup tie versus Fulham in 2015. Having previously spent time on loan at…

Arrival | Blackett signs on loan from Gateshead

9th September 2020

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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce Paul Blackett has joined on a season-long loan from National League North rivals Gateshead. A former Newcastle United scholar, Blackett, 22, joined The Heed last summer having previously played for Heaton Stan and Newcastle Benfield in the Northern League. Having struck four goals for Gateshead – including a hat-trick against Consett in the Durham Challenge Cup – Blackett was loaned to Whitby Town. …

Arrival | Ex-Blackburn youngster joins Spartans

9th September 2020

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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the arrival of former Blackburn Rovers youngster Connor Thomson. Thomson, 24, arrives at Croft Park having spent the last two seasons at National League North rivals Gateshead, where he briefly worked under boss Michael Nelson. As a kid, Thomson spent time on the books of Carlisle United and then joined Blackburn’s academy in December 2014. He represented the Championship side at under-23s level…

News | General Manager appointed

17th February 2020

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Blyth Spartans are delighted to welcome back Mike Coulson from Gateshead, who will be taking up the position of General Manager. Spartans advertised for a new GM after Anthony Seghini decided to step down after three seasons in the role at the end of the season. Mike will work along Anthony over the next few weeks before taking over fully at Croft Park. Mike previously fulfilled the role at Community…

Match Hospitality | Gateshead (H)

10th January 2020

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Blyth Spartans are taking bookings for our match hospitality suite as we enter the second half of the season. YOU can take advantage of our affordable hospitality package as a gift, celebration or to enhance your matchday experience. Packages Include: Entry into the Tom Hedley Suite Seats in the Directors area Free drinks before, half time and after the match Hot buffet after the match Advert in match day programme…

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…

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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