Middlesbrough

Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 0-0 Middlesbrough U23’s

16th July 2022
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A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the pre-season friendly against Middlesbrough U23’s at Croft Park. Although the game was goalless after 90minutes of football, Spartans did have a number of opportunities to break the deadlock; hitting the wood work twice. The visitors, also had a number of chances, but thanks to Blyth Keeper Alex Mitchell who pulled off a number of high quality saves.

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Report | Spartans begin pre-season with Boro win

17th July 2021
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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…

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Preview | Middlesbrough U23s | 21/22

15th July 2021
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BY Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans fans make their long-awaited return to Croft Park on Saturday as Michael Nelson’s side begin their pre-season campaign with the visit of Middlesbrough under-23s (kick-off 3pm). It’s been a long 17 months but supporters will finally have the chance to welcome manager Nelson to the touchline, as well as catch a glimpse of a host of new (and old) faces that have joined the club…

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Middlesbrough U23s (H) | Tickets now on sale

5th July 2021
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Tickets for our home friendly with Middlesbrough under-23s are now on sale via our online booking system.  Blyth Spartans entertain Boro’s youngsters on Saturday, July 17th, the first time a crowd will be present inside Croft Park since February 2020.  Kick-off is at 3pm, giving supporters the opportunity to see Michael Nelson and his summer signings in action.  With Covid-19 restrictions still in place when Boro visit South East Northumberland,…

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Pre-season 21/22 | Middlesbrough friendly confirmed

4th June 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to be welcoming Middlesbrough under-23s to Croft Park on Saturday, July 17th for a pre-season friendly.  The visit of Boro is the first home friendly of the club’s pre-season programme as Michael Nelson’s side prepare for the 2021/22 National League North campaign. Kick-off is 3pm. It is hoped supporters can be present inside Croft Park for the first time since February 2020. Admission details will be…

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Pre-season 21/22 | Five friendlies confirmed

27th May 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC announces five pre-season friendlies, as Michael Nelson’s side prepare for the 2021/22 National League North campaign. Preparations for the new season officially get underway on Saturday, July 10th when Blyth visit Northern Premier League West side Marske United. The first home friendly then follows a week later (Saturday, July 17th) with the opposition to be confirmed next week. Spartans also face North Shields, South Shields, Hebburn Town…

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Future Fund | Win a signed Zach Hemming Middlesbrough shirt

1st July 2020
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Zach Hemming is donating a signed Middlesbrough shirt in a bid to raise funds and help The Club through the Covid-19 pandemic.  Hemming, who struck a huge bond with the Blyth Spartans fans, staff and players during his loan spell from the Championship club last season, reached out to the club earlier this week.  And he has offered to sign one of his own Boro shirts – as pictured above…

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Interview | Boro loanee Hemming discusses Blyth debut

24th November 2019
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BY Jack Cunningham Debutant Zach Hemming feels he had a good debut in between the Blyth Spartans sticks during the 1-1 FA Trophy with Alfreton Town.  Hemming joined until the end of the season from Middlesbrough on a youth loan deal – which means that he will also be available to play for Boro’s under-23 side. The 19-year-old was previously with Hartlepool United, but his parent club decided to recall…

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Arrival | Goalkeeper Hemming signs on loan

23rd November 2019
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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce Middlesbrough goalkeeper Zach Hemming has joined on a youth loan until the end of the season.  Hemming, 19, was recalled a month early from his loan spell at National League side Hartlepool United on Friday in order to finalise a switch to Croft Park.  The Boro youngster had a brief loan spell at Darlington last season before stepping up a division to join Pools…

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