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Tag Archives: Alf Grey
Green & White Cult Heroes – Terry Johnson
Certain names are synonymous with specific events in the history of this great club.Upon hearing the name; Terry Johnsonyour instantly taken back to the famous events of 1977/78. Terry joined the Spartans in July 1977 with a pedigree of over … Continue reading
Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, FA Cup, Green & White Cult Heroes, Players
Tagged 1968, Alan Foggon, Alan Shoulder, Alf Grey, Blyth News, Blyth Spartans AFC, Bob Moncur, Brentford, Brentford Football Cllub, Brian Slane, FA Cup, FA Cup Fifth Round, Fairs Cup, Football, Football Focus, Football history, Giant Killing, Goalscorers, Jackel International, Jackie Marks, Jackie Milburn, Les Mutrie, Match of the Day, Newcastle United, Southend United, Spartans, St James Park, Stoke City, Terry Johnson, Wrexham Football Club
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Classic Encounters – Blyth Spartans v Wrexham FA Cup 5th Round Replay 1977/78.
Monday 27th February 1978 FA Cup Fifth Round Replay Blyth Spartans v Wrexham St James’ Park, Newcastle. A week before the 1-1 draw at Wrexham the club met with council officials and Police to assess Croft Park’s ability to host … Continue reading
Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Matches, FA Cup, Giant Killings, Green & White Cult Heroes, History, Managers, Players, Uncategorized
Tagged 1977/78, Afron Grifftihs, Alan Shoulder, Alf Grey, Blyth, Blyth Spirit, Bobby Shinton, Brian Slane, Dai Davies, Dave Clarke, Dave Varty, Debenhams Cup, Dixie McNeil, Eddie Alder, England, FA Cup, Football, Jackie Marks, John Waterson, Keith Houghton, Leaders End St James Park, Leazers Stand, Mickey Thomas, NUFC, Radio Newcastle, Rob Carney, Ron Guthrie, Ronnie Scott, Russell Cushing, St James Park, Steve Carney, Stoke City, Terry Johnson, Tommy Dixon, Whiskey, Wrexham FC
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Classic Encounters – Wrexham v Blyth Spartans, FA Cup 5th Round 1977/78.
Saturday 18th February 1978 FA Cup Fifth Round Wrexham v Blyth Spartans The Racecourse Ground, Wrexham. After a fortnight of intense build up FA Cup 5th Round day finally arrived. Sixteen teams remained and the superb win at Second Division Stoke … Continue reading
Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Matches, FA Cup, Giant Killings, History, Managers, Players
Tagged 1977/78, Aaron Griffiths, Afron Griffiths, Alan Shoulder, Alf Grey, BBC Sport, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spirit, Brian Slane, Croft Park, Dave Varty, Dixie McNeil, Eddie Alder, FA Cup, Giant Killers, Ian Mutrie, Jackie Marks, Jimmy Hill, Jimmy Turney, John Waterson, Keith Houghton, Match of the Day, Mick Dagless, Mickey Thomas, Non League Football, Northern League, NUFC, Players, Racecourse Ground, Rob Carney, Ron Guthrie, Ronnie Scott, Rusell Cushing, Speed Oil, St James Park, Steve Carney, Ted Croker, Terry Johnson, Tommy Dixon, Whiskey, Wrexham FC, Wrexham Football Club
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Green & White Cult Heroes – Dave Clarke
The phrase ‘right move at the right time’ could have been invented for Dave Clarke. The hugely popular ‘keeper signed for Spartans from Gateshead United in the summer of 1977 and his heroics during the cup run and league that … Continue reading
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Tagged Alf Grey, Blyth Spartans AFC, Darlington, Dave Clarke, Doncaster Rovers, England Non League XI, FA Cup, FA Cup Fifth Round, Fairs Cup, Gainsborough Trinity, Gateshead, Gateshead United, Goalkeeper, Jackie Marks, Joe Harvey, John Ogston, Lawrie McMenemy, Mirandinha, Montague and Fenham Boys Clubs, Newcastle United, Newcastle United goalkeepers, Non League Player of the Year, Paul Gascoigne, South Shields FC, St James Park, Stoke City, Willie McFaul, Wrexham Football Club
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