Tag Archives: Blyth Spartans

Born in Blyth – Clem Stephenson.

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Blyth Spirit

This series features players that were born in the town and played for the club some stage of their careers. Fourth in the series is… Clem Stephenson 1909/10 From humble beginnings in a tiny miners cottage, Clem went onto become the first … Continue reading →

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The history of Blyth Spartans kits and colours.

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Blyth Spirit

Blyth Spartans are well know for their rather unique green & white striped shirts, while a popular choice for European clubs in this country no other team from the National League upwards currently wear green and white stripes as … Continue reading →

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Born in Blyth – Albert Juliussen

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Blyth Spirit

Born in Blyth No. 3 – Albert Juliussen Albert Lawrence Juliussen was born Friday 20th February 1920 to Norwegian parents, his father was a sailor who had settled in Blyth. With the family living in Ninth Avenue he attended Princes Louise … Continue reading →

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Born in Blyth – Stephen Raffell

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Blyth Spirit

No. 2 – Stephen Raffell RIP Born Monday 27th April 1970.Playing for the hugely successful Cramlington Juniors he had trials with Nottingham Forest before joining Doncaster Rovers Youth set up aged 16. He was key member of the Rovers much acclaimed … Continue reading →

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Players from the past – Peter Mackin 1908 to 1910 & 1911/12.

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Blyth Spirit

Players from the Past profiles and tells the stories of former Spartans from the clubs birth right up to WWII. Third in the series is… Peter Mackin 1908 to 1910 & 1911/12 The Spartans had already been playing for seven seasons … Continue reading →