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Ian Watson: Gateshead defeat can help us improve

29th July 2018

Blyth Spartans left-back Ian Watson hopes to turn the disappointment of the Gateshead defeat into positives ahead of the new National League North season. Son of manager Alun, and former Spartan Luke Armstrong, scored a hat-trick to inflict a 3-1 loss on Blyth – ending their pre-season campaign with three wins, one draw and two defeats. And with the competitive season commencing away to Hereford on Saturday, Watson believes the…

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 1-3 Gateshead

28th July 2018

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By Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-Season Friendly Saturday, July 28 2018 Blyth Spartans 1-3 Gateshead Alun Armstrong’s son and former Spartan Luke Armstrong haunted his former club after scoring a hat-trick at Croft Park in Blyth’s final game of pre-season. The Middlesbrough loanee, who helped Blyth reach Non-League’s second tier in the 2016-17 season, fired the only goal of the first-half when…

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 4-0 Gainsborough Trinity

7th January 2018

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Photographer Kris Hodgetts captured Blyth Spartans return to winning ways with the 4-0 win against Gainsborough Trinity at a cold Croft Park, A brace from Sean Reid and Greg Rutherford ensured the result and the vial 3 points. Below are a selection of images from the game, to see the full album head to, http://khodgetts.wixsite.com/blyth-spartans-v-22

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 2-3 Spennymoor Town FC

27th December 2017

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Photographer Kris Hodgetts captured the 3-2 Defeat by Spennymoor on a cold Boxing Day, Blyth taking the lead twice and then losing it late on leaving the visitors to take the 3 points back down with them with the reverse fixture to be played on New Years Day. Below are a selection of images from the game, to see the full album head to, https://www.blyth-spartans-v-21.khphotos.co.uk

Match Report | Southport 0-3 Blyth Spartans

18th November 2017

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By Stuart Dick In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday November 18 2017 Southport 0-3 Blyth Spartans Blyth Spartans made it back to back wins in the Vanarama National League North with a 3-0 win at the Merseyrail Community Stadium, securing their second straight clean sheet in the process. Second half goals from Michael Liddle and Greg Rutherford were added to in…

Arrival | Former Irish Youth International Joins Spartans Cause

20th October 2017

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Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of former Republic of Ireland Youth International Dylan McGlade. The 22-year-old joins the club from Irish First Division side Longford Town, having spent three seasons in the Irish Leagues. Originally a product of Middlesbrough’s Youth Academy, McGlade represented his country at U17, U18 and U19 level. He moved across to Ireland in 2013, initially signing for Shelbourne FC before moving on to…

Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Harrogate Town

27th August 2017

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VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Venue: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE Date: Monday 28th August Kick Off: 3pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Radio Blyth Live Twitter ADMISSION Adults – £12 (£2 extra for the Port of Blyth stand) Concessions – £6 (£2 extra for the Port of Blyth stand) TEAM NEWS There is a quick turnaround for Blyth Spartans as they welcome the…

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0-1 North Ferriby United

19th August 2017

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By Stuart Dick In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday August 19 2017 Blyth Spartans 0-1 North Ferriby United Blyth Spartans fell to their second home league defeat of the season in a disappointing 1-0 reverse at the hands of North Ferriby United. Akeel Francis’ 62nd minute winner from a Joe Pugh’s cross was the decisive moment in a cagey game. Spartans…

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