Tag Archives: Blyth Spirit

Blyth Spartans team photograph archive

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Blyth Spirit

Blyth Spartans team photo archive Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Team Photo's, FA Cup, Giant Killings, Green & White Cult Heroes, History, Managers, Players | Tagged Blyth, Blyth FC, Blyth history, Blyth News, Blyth Remembered, Blyth Shipbuilding, Blyth Shipyard, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spartans badge, Blyth Spartans Munitionettes, Blyth Spirit, Blyth Valley Borough Council, Brian Slane, Croft Park, FA Cup, Football Team, Harry Dunn, Jackie Marks, Non League Football, Northern League, St James Park, Team photos | Leave a comment

Green & White Cult Heroes – Brian Slane

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Blyth Spirit

Some footballers are synonymous with certain clubs and some are even legends of their clubs. However, a select few transcend even that. Brian Slane is one of those elite people, he was irrevocably involved in a decade that defined Blyth … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Matches, FA Cup, Giant Killings, Green & White Cult Heroes, History, Managers, Players | Tagged 1977/78, Alan Shoulder, All time goalscorer, Bishop Auckland, Blyth Remembered, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spirit, Brian Slane, Croft Park, Crook Town, Cup Run, Dave Clarke, Eddie Alder, FA Amateur Cup, FA Cup, FA Cup Fifth Round, FA Cup Giant Killing, FA Cup run, Giant Killing, Green & White Cult Heroes, Ian Mutrie, Jackie Marks, Jimmy Turney, John Waterson, Keith Houghton, Match of the Day, Mick Dagless, Newcastle United, Non League Football, Northern League, Ron Guthrie, Ronnie Scott, South Shields FC, Steve Carney, Stoke City, Terry Johnson, Tommy Dixon, Top Goalscorer, Wigan Athletic, Wrexham Football Club | 7 Comments

Classic Encounters – Blyth Spartans v Wrexham FA Cup 5th Round Replay 1977/78.

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Blyth Spirit

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 | 3 Comments

Classic Encounters – Wrexham v Blyth Spartans, FA Cup 5th Round 1977/78.

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Blyth Spirit

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 | 6 Comments

We’re the Famous Blyth Spartans…

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Blyth Spirit

After many years of pain-staking research, author Ken Sproat has produced the authoritative official history of Blyth Spartans AFC. With the humour, absurdity and endurance of the Non-League experience described alongside stirring tales of Spartans’ ability to shake the football … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, FA Cup, Giant Killings, Managers, Players | Tagged Blyth history, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spirit, Blyth Town, Croft Park, FA Cup, Football history, History book, Jimmy Turney, Ken Sproat, Non League Football, We're the Famous Blyth Spartans | 2 Comments

Classic Matches – Bury FA Cup 1995/1996

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

The 2nd in the ‘classic matches’ feature is one of the clubs famed FA Cup giant killings: Bury 0 Blyth Spartans 2. Goals: Bond 20th minute, Ditchburn 68th minute Saturday 11th November 1995 Littlewoods FA Cup 1st Round, Gigg Lane, … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Matches, FA Cup, Giant Killings, Uncategorized | Tagged Activity Sportswear, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spirit, Bury FC, David McCreery, FA Cup, FA Cup First Round, FA Cup Second Round, Gary Hays, Gary Kelly, Gary Lineker, Giant Killing, Graham Curry, Jim Telford, John Gamble, John Sokoluk, Mark Telford, Match of the Day, Newcastle United, Northern Premier League, Paul O'Connor, Peter Harrison, Radio 5 Live, Richie Bond, Stan Ternant, Stephen Raffell, Steve Pyle, Steve Walker, Tommy Ditchburn, Tommy Docherty, Tony Lowery, Uncategorized, Warren Teasdale | 4 Comments

Green & White Cult Heroes – Scott Bell

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

Blyth Spartans supporters have always had an affinity with local players, believing they better understand the club and its supporters. This proved to be the case in December 2004, when they took the club’s new forward to their hearts. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Green & White Cult Heroes, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Blue Star, Blyth Spirit, Brandon United, Conference North, Croft Park, Fergus Dowd, Gateshead, Harry Dunn, Ian Evans, Kenny Lindoe, Manchester United, MND, Motor Neurone Disease, Northern Premier League, Richie Bond, Robbie Dale, Scott Bell, Tony Parker, Uncategorized, West Allotment | 2 Comments

Classic Team Photo’s – 1999/2000

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

Back Row L to R Tony Kennedy (kit man), Glen Martin (physio) Steve Locker, Matty Hysen, Craig Melrose, Andy Grainger, Terry Burke, Chris Leighton, Andy Blower, Ross Lumsden, Derek Atwell, Nicky Evans, Lawrence Fox (fitness coach), Tony Harrison (assistant manager). … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Team Photo's, Uncategorized | Tagged Andy Blower, Andy Grainger, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spirit, Chris Leighton, Craig Melrose, David Burt, Derek Atwell, FA Cup, Glen Martin, Glen Robson, Graham Hogg, Gustavo di Lella, Hartlepool United, Jeff Bowron, John Gamble, Laurie Pearson, Lawrence Fox, Matty Hysen, Michael Farrey, Mick Tait, Nicky Evans, Non League Football, Northern Premier League, Promotion, Richie Pitt, Rob Hulse, Ross Lumsden, Steve Hutchinson, Steve Locker, Steve Stewart, Sunday Sun, Terry Burke, Tony Harrison, Tony Kennedy, Uncategorized, Wayne Edgecumbe | 2 Comments

Spartans satellite ends with cash landing…

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

Fans of the Premier League & Championship clubs often complain about the kick off times when there clubs are featured in live games but many of these clubs rely on the massive fees they receive from the broadcasters and should … Continue reading →

Posted in FA Cup, Giant Killings, Uncategorized | Tagged Adam Bartlett, AFC Bournemouth, Blackburn Rovers, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spirit, Chris Waddle, Conference North, Croft Park, Dean Court, ESPN, FA Cup, FA Cup First Round, FA Cup Second Round, FA Cup Third Round, Football, Ged Dalton, Harry Dunn, ITV, Match of the Day, Premier League, Rebecca Lowe, regional broadcasters, Sam Allardyce, Setanta Sports, Shrewsbury Town, Sky Sports, Team photos, Uncategorized, Whitby Town, Wrexham Football Club | 4 Comments

Finally relegated after 113 years !

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

Blyth Spartans AFC’s proud record of never having been relegated in its 113 years was finally brought to an end on Saturday 9th June when a meeting brought to an end to our time in a conference! Having played in … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Uncategorized | Tagged Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spirit, Conference North, Conference South, Croft Park, Evo Stick Premier, Northern League, Northern Premier League, Promotion, Relegation | 2 Comments

The Debenhams Cup – Blyth Spartans are still the current holders !

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

The Debenhams Cup was one of several short-lived football competitions introduced in the 1970’s. It lasted for just two seasons 1976-77 and 1977-78 and was competed for between the two sides from outside the top two divisions of the Football … Continue reading →