National League North

Report | Spartans exit FA Trophy in cruel fashion

2nd February 2019
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By Stuart Dick In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Buildbase FA Trophy last 16 Saturday, February 2, 2019 Leyton Orient 1-0 Blyth Spartans Blyth Spartans devastatingly exited the FA Trophy in the last 16 following an 84th minute Jamie Turley for Leyton Orient. The centre-back rose highest from a Dale Gorman’s free-kick to head home as Spartans matched the National League leaders’ stride for stride at Brisbane…

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Alun Armstrong | Blyth’s support at Leyton Orient is the best i’ve seen

2nd February 2019
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Alun Armstrong has heaped praise on the travelling Green Army – admitting it’s the best he’s ever seen as Blyth Spartans manager.  The excellent 289 Blyth fans were dealt a cruel blow in the 84th-minute as Jamie Turley headed home a Leyton Orient winner,  preventing a FA Trophy last 16 replay at Croft Park on Tuesday. The away supporters out-sang the Orient-faithful throughout the afternoon before passionately showing their appreciation…

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REPORT: Hereford end Spartans’ 14-game unbeaten run

26th January 2019
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By Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, January 26, 2019 Blyth Spartans 2-3 Hereford Blyth Spartans’ 14-game unbeaten run came to an end following a below-par display against Hereford. Admittedly, Alun Armstrong’s men did have their chances to snatch a draw but overall the visitors’ deserved their victory on the balance of play. It had taken just eight minutes…

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Match Preview | Hereford FC

25th January 2019
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VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Venue: Croft Park, Blyth Date: Saturday 26th January 2019 Kick Off: 3.00pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Blyth Live ADMISSION Adults – £12 Concessions – £7 11-16’s – £5 Under 10’s – FREE with a paying Adult £2 Stand Transfer Applies By Stuart Dick Blyth Spartans have extended their unbeaten run to 14-games but will be eager to begin turning draws into victories when Hereford visit…

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Accolade | Dan Maguire wins Player of the Month Award for National League

14th January 2019
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Prolific striker Dan Maguire’s has been awarded the Vanarama National League North Player of the month award just two days after he netted his 150th goal in a green and white shirt, lifting Spartans over National League Boreham Wood on Saturday afternoon. “I’m delighted,” said Maguire on receiving the award, “I’ve been playing well as of late and I just hope I can keep scoring the remainder of the season.”…

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Departure | Cunningham Returns to Hartlepool United

6th January 2019
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Defender Aaron Cunningham has returned to Hartlepool United after his loan spell with Blyth came to an end. The 21-year old was signed at the start of the season when Blyth suffered a number of injuries at the centre-back position and immediately made a name for himself in a 1-1 draw with Darlington – picking up the man of the match award. In total the centre back made 17 appearances…

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Match Report | Dale’s Landmark Strike Secures Point

6th January 2019
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By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday January 5th 2019 Blyth Spartans 1-1 Alfreton Town Robbie Dale got his 200th goal for Spartans in a heated game that ended in a draw that continues Blyth’s unbeaten run to 12 games. Alfreton opened the scoring in the 33rd minute when Tom Allan headed home a corner. Spartans equalised in the…

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Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 1-1 Alfreton Town

6th January 2019
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A selection of images by Bill Broadley from todays’ game between Blyth Spartans and Alfreton Town which saw the Spartans extend their unbeaten run to 12 games in a scrappy match. The highlight of the game was Robbie Dales 200th Spartan goal from a direct free kick.

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Match Preview | Alfreton Town

4th January 2019
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VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Venue: Croft Park, Blyth Date: Saturday 5th January 2019 Kick Off: 3.00pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Blyth Live ADMISSION Adults – £12 Concessions – £7 11-16’s – £5 Under 10’s – FREE with a paying Adult £2 Stand Transfer Applies By Stuart Dick Blyth Spartans return to Croft Park for their fifth game in 14 days as they host Alfreton Town in the Vanarama…

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