Hednesford Town

Interview | Clark disappointed after FA Cup exit

6th October 2019
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Manager Lee Clark spoke of his utmost disappointment after Blyth Spartans exited the FA Cup to Hednesford Town on Saturday afternoon.  The 46-year-old was brutally honest after his side’s 4-2 defeat at Keys Park, conceding that the hosts were fully deserving of their progression into the Fourth Round Qualifying. Clark alluded to Blyth’s struggles in the set-piece department after three of The Pitmen’s four goals followed from corner and free-kick…

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Report | Spartans exit FA Cup at Hednesford

5th October 2019
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BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant FA Cup Third Round Qualifying Saturday, October 5th, 2019 HEDNESFORD TOWN 4-2 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans’ FA Cup campaign came to a disappointing end after a 4-2 defeat at Southern League Central outfit Hednesford Town. Set pieces proved the visitors’ undoing – providing The Pitmen’s opening three goals in what was a below-par performance from Lee Clark’s…

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Interview | Evans: We let the fans down

5th October 2019
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Right-back Rhys Evans admitted Blyth Spartans did not give the travelling fans the performance they deserved.  Supporters from Blyth, Cannock and elsewhere formed an excellent away end at the Keys Park as Lee Clark’s side slipped to a 4-2 defeat to Hednesford Town.  Callum Roberts’ double wasn’t enough for Blyth as a Kieran Morris’ brace, plus goals from Reece King and Danny Glover inflicted an FA Cup exit at the…

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Armstrong’s Harsh Words at Half Time Inspired Second Half Spartans Showing Against Hednesford

13th February 2017
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Despite seeing his side register their ninth straight win of 2017, Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong still saw fit to have a go at his players after a somewhat lacklustre first half showing in Saturday’s 5-1 win over Hednesford Town. Jarrett Rivers scored twice within the first 22 minutes to get Blyth on their way, but some sloppy defending saw Hednesford reduce the deficit through an unfortunate own goal from…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 5-1 Hednesford Town

11th February 2017
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By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Saturday February 11 2017 Blyth Spartans 5-1 Hednesford Town Blyth Spartans produced yet another goalscoring masterclass during their 5-1 win over Hednesford Town – as the Croft Park side further extended their winning run to nine games in a row. Jarrett Rivers struck twice within the first 22 minutes, but an unfortunate own goal…

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Croft Park Pitch Passes Inspection

11th February 2017
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Blyth Spartans are happy to announce that today’s fixture against Hednesford Town goes ahead as planned – after an early morning pitch inspection. Despite the far from ideal weather conditions increasing the probability of a postponement, Spartans’ groundsman Peter Henderson has battled against the elements to ensure this afternoon’s Evo-Stik Premier League 3pm kick off remains on. Well done Peter!

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Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Hednesford Town

11th February 2017
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      EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER DIVISION Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Saturday February 11 2017 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 Blyth will look to continue their fine start to 2017 with…

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Lucky Luke Armstrong Backs Blyth Spartans To Keep Up Recent Good Form Against Ilkeston

17th October 2016
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Lucky Luke Armstrong scored his second fortunate goal within a week when he claimed the winner at Hednesford, but he revealed that it’s nothing out of the ordinary for the young Blyth Spartans striker. Armstrong quietly celebrated his 81st minute goal – as the ball bounced in off him, following Calum Flanagan’s attempt at a challenge – just seven days after the 20-year-old diverted Nathan Buddle’s header in off the…

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Armstrong Delighted Controlled Spartans Display Rewarded With Hednesford Win

16th October 2016
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Alun Armstrong was delighted to see his Blyth Spartans side follow his game plan perfectly during Saturday’s 2-1 win over high-flying Hednesford Town – as he applauded the way in which the visitors controlled proceedings at Keys Park. Sean Reid’s spectacular finish from long-range gave Spartans a second half lead, before he made way for the returning Daniel Maguire – with Blyth’s top scorer for this season featuring for the…

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