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Newcastle Stopper Woolston Wants to Remain at Blyth to Help Spartans in National League North Next Season

25th April 2017

On-loan Newcastle United goalkeeper Paul Woolston revealed it would be “brilliant” if he could stay at Croft Park next season – as he has “loved every second” of his time at Blyth Spartans. The 18-year-old shot stopper arrived at the club back in November 2016 and provided a safe pair of hands between the sticks for the following six months – as Spartans went on to claim the Evo-Stik Premier…

Spartans Skipper Dale Delighted National League North Promotion Has Fixed Relegation “Mess” From Five Seasons Ago

24th April 2017

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Blyth Spartans captain Robert Dale lifted the Evo-Stik Premier League title for the second time in 11 years after Saturday’s 5-1 win over Grantham Town, but he admitted that it meant a lot to finally sort out the “mess” the club had found itself in following relegation. After being demoted from the then-Conference North in 2012, Spartans went on a journey of rebuilding which began with Tom Wade in 2013…

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 5-1 Grantham Town

22nd April 2017

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A selection of images by Bill Broadley of Blyth’s last Evo-Stik Northern Premier League game before taking up there rightful place in the National League North for the 2017-18 season. Spartans ended up 5-1 winners against Grantham Town, with Dan Maguire scoring a hatrick in the process.

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 5-1 Grantham Town

22nd April 2017

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By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Saturday April 22 2017 Blyth Spartans 5-1 Grantham Town Blyth Spartans started their Evo-Stik League trophy celebrations in fine style on Saturday – as they ended their five-year tenure in the league with a 5-1 triumph over Grantham Town. Man of the Match Daniel Maguire opened the scoring on 17 minutes, before his back-heel…

Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Grantham Town

21st April 2017

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EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER DIVISION Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Saturday April 22 Kick Off: 3pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Radio Blyth Live Twitter ADMISSION £10 – Adults (+1 under 10 free with every paying adult) £5 – Concessions £1 Extra – Entry to Port of Blyth Stand TEAM NEWS The curtain comes down on what has been a very successful for the Spartans – as they celebrate winning…

Programme Preview | Blyth Spartans v Grantham Town

21st April 2017

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Blyth Spartans supporters, don’t forget to pick up your bumper souvenir match day programme for tomorrow’s match against Grantham Town. It is a larger-than-usual publication celebrating Blyth’s Evo-Stik Premier League winning season, but remains at only £2 to buy. The contents include; A feature length interview with Alun Armstrong, who looks back on the season and forwards to the challenges to come. Chairman Tony Platten give his views in a two-page…

Spartans Supporters Can Celebrate Evo-Stik League Success in Clubhouse

20th April 2017

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Blyth Spartans supporters will able to revel in the party atmosphere at Croft Park on Saturday afternoon and will be able to enhance their celebrations further by getting a photo with the Evo-Stik Premier League trophy. Alun Armstrong’s men will be presented with the trophy after the final whistle of Saturday afternoon’s visit of Grantham Town, to bring the curtain down on a successful league season for the Spartans. The…

Dale Had No Doubt He’d Deny Grantham A Draw

29th August 2016

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Blyth Spartans captain Robert Dale “Knew” he was going to save Grantham Town’s late penalty, despite having being put on the spot in added time following Peter Jeffries’ dismissal. Dale had already scored his first goal of the season to give Blyth a two-goal cushion, before Town responded a minute later when Danny Meadows sent Jeffries the wrong way with the host’s first penalty of the afternoon. However, Meadows was…

Wade Hails Dale’s “Magical” Late Grantham Penalty Save

Spartans manager Tom Wade was delighted with match-winner Robert Dale following Blyth’s 2-1 win against Grantham Town, but couldn’t help but reveal his frustration with the two penalties conceded by his side at The South Kesteven Sports Stadium. Blyth raced to a 2-0 lead midway through the second half thanks to Michael Richardson’s fantastic strike from the halfway line and an instinctive finish from Dale, but they were pegged back instantly…

28th August 2016

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Match Report | Grantham Town 1-2 Blyth Spartans

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Saturday August 27 2016 Grantham Town 1-2 Blyth Spartans Spartans’ skipper Robert Dale had an absolute stormer in his side’s 2-1 win over Grantham Town – as he saved a last minute penalty after scoring Blyth’s second, in a game played in thunder and lightning. Michael Richardson netted a fantastic strike from halfway…

27th August 2016

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