National League North

Preview | Farsley Celtic (H) | National League North

9th November 2020
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BY Liam O’Brien Blyth Spartans welcome Farsley Celtic to Croft Park on Tuesday night looking to make back-to-back wins in National League North.  Michael Nelson’s men claimed their first three points of the season at Curzon Ashton on Saturday but face a quick turnaround as Farsley travel to Northumberland. The visitors themselves grabbed their first win of the campaign at the weekend following a last-minute winner against Gateshead.  THE OPPOSITION …

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Live Stream | Farsley Celtic (H) | National League North

8th November 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC will provide a live stream for our National League North encounter with Farsley Celtic on Tuesday (November 10). Michael Nelson’s men head into the game looking to make it back-to-back wins following their first three points of the campaign at Curzon Ashton.  Farsley themselves travel to Northumberland full of confidence following their injury time winner against Gateshead.  Due to government guidelines, supporters remain locked out of Croft…

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Interview | Thackray ‘over the moon’ with first win

8th November 2020
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BY Niall Bromley  Kris Thackray was over the moon as Blyth Spartans claimed their first win of the National League North at Curzon Ashton on Saturday.  Thackray played on the left of a four-man defence which defended superbly to keep a clean sheet in the 3-0 victory at the Tameside Stadium.  But he also chipped at the other end too – setting the ball rolling with a 35th-minute opener before…

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Report | Blyth claim first win of season at Curzon

7th November 2020
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BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday November 7th 2020 CURZON ASHTON 0-3 BLYTH SPARTANS  An all-round team performance earned Blyth Spartans their first win of the season with Paul Blackett netting a brace on his return to the side.  Blackett made his return to the starting XI, replacing Priestley Griffiths in Blyth’s defeat at Kidderminster Harriers.  Both sides…

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Preview | Curzon Ashton (A) | National League North

6th November 2020
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BY Liam O’Brien  Blyth Spartans face Curzon Ashton this Saturday with their eyes set on gaining their first points on the road this season. Michael Nelson’s men put in an improved display at Kidderminster Harriers last time out but sadly had no points to show for it.  A trip to the Tameside Stadium will hopefully provide a better outcome as Blyth search for their first league win of the campaign. …

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Interview | Nelson previews Curzon clash

5th November 2020
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Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson wants his players to relish the opportunity of playing during the national lockdown ahead of Saturday’s clash with Curzon Ashton.  Spartans’ elite state enables the club to fulfil its National League North fixtures as normal, while teams below Step 2 are forced into a four-week break.  However, the continuation of football does bring its own challenges with Blyth scheduled to play SEVEN matches between now…

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Report | Blyth leave Kidderminster empty handed

31st October 2020
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In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday October 24th 2020 KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 2-0 BLYTH SPARTANS Two goals in either half condemned Blyth Spartans to a 2-0 defeat away to Kidderminster Harriers in National League North.  Ashley Hemmings handed Harriers the lead on 12 minutes before Max Taylor added a second on the hour-mark to inflict a third successive league defeat on Michael…

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Preview | Kidderminster Harriers (A) | National League North

30th October 2020
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BY Liam O’Brien Blyth Spartans travel to Aggborough Stadium to face Kidderminster Harriers this Saturday in the hopes of getting their first points away from home this season. Michael Nelson’s men have suffered a difficult start on the road so far with heavy defeats at Gloucester City and Guiseley. Injury problems have also blighted Blyth’s games recently but they will have new signing Michael Cain available for the match. THE…

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Report | Scoreline harsh as Blyth lose to Southport

24th October 2020
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By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday October 24th 2020 Blyth Spartans 0-3 Southport FC Three lapses in concentration cost Blyth Spartans in what a generally solid defensive performance against Southport. George Newell opened the scoring late the first-half before Dylan Vassallo doubled the visitors’ lead in the 79th minute against the run of play. Marcus Carver then made…

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