Armstrong | “That was the most complete performance of the season”

24th March 2019

Alun Armstrong was full of praise for his side after their 3-0 win away at Ashton United on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Kieran Green, Louis Laing and Dan Maguire in the opening half hour secured the three points as Spartans rose to 12th in the Vanarama National League North. “I picked the team today to demand the ball,” said Armstrong, “some of the football we played first half was unbelievable….

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Laing | “It’s always nice to score”

24th March 2019

Defender Louis Laing was delighted to net his first goal for the club in Saturday’s 3-0 win away at Ashton United. The former Hartlepool United man lashed home a half volley from 15 yards out – picking out the top corner. Laing is forming a formidable partnership with Nathan Buddle, earning a first clean sheet in eleven games: “The whole team deserves credit this afternoon,” insisted Laing, “can’t fault anyone…

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Report | Quickfire Spartans outlast Brakes

16th February 2019

By Stuart Dick In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North   Saturday, February 16, 2019 Leamington 1-2 Blyth Spartans Two goals in the opening seven minutes secured a vital three points for Blyth Spartans on a day where the opposition were awarded two penalties Kieran Green’s second minute strike was doubled five minutes later by Dan Maguire as Spartans took an early two goal…

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Louis Laing | We matched Leyton Orient

3rd February 2019

Louis Laing felt Blyth Spartans matched National League leaders Leyton Orient in their late FA Trophy defeat on Saturday. Spartans were six minutes away from setting up a replay with The O’s on Tuesday evening before Jamie Turley inflicted a cruel blow on Alun Armstrong’s men. It came in front of the excellent 289-strong travelling supporters at the Breyer Group Stadium, who showed their appreciation for Blyth’s tireless efforts at…

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Arrival | Laing back in the fold as Spartans Strengthen

15th January 2019

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the return of centre-back Louis Laing to the club. The defender played four games for Spartans this season after a plethora of injuries befell the Spartans back line. But the 25-year-old had looked to secure an international transfer, but as soon as it fell through he was back on the phone to Alun Amrstrong. “I had a little time to think about what I…

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