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Blyth Spartans right-back Karl Byrne has urged everyone to stick together. Byrne spoke after the 2-0 defeat at Hereford, which was Spartans’ eighth consecutive defeat in National League North.
BY Niall Bromley Karl Byrne has become an unlikely goalscoring hero for Blyth Spartans in pre-season. A full-back by trade, the Irishman isn’t known for scoring many goals but that’s all changed in the last seven days. The Irishman has found the net in three successive games for Michael Nelson’s side against Middlesbrough under-23s, North Shields and South Shields. “I don’t know!’ Byrne said, when asked for the secret behind…
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-season friendly Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 NORTH SHIELDS 3-4 BLYTH SPARTANS Dan Maguire bagged his first goal since re-joining Blyth Spartans with a last-minute winner in a thrilling 4-3 win away to North Shields. Spartans took the lead against the run of play on 28 minutes as Karl Byrne fired in his second goal in as many games. Dan Wilson…
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-season friendly Saturday, July 17th 2021 BLYTH SPARTANS 2-1 MIDDLESBROUGH U23S Blyth Spartans began their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough under-23s, as 616 supporters returned to Croft Park. In front of a home crowd for the first time since February 2020, Jordan Hickey opened the scoring on six minutes before a fine individual goal from Harry Green…
Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the signing of Karl Byrne. Byrne, who can play in midfield or as a full-back, had initially signed in February before the National League North season was made null and void. The 24-year-old played in Ireland’s second tier with Cabinteely FC before moving to England in 2019. He trained with League One side Burton Albion under Nigel Clough. Spells at Frickley Athletic…