Tag Archives: FA Amateur Cup

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

Home sweet home, the story of Croft Park.

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Blyth Spirit

Upon formation in 1899 Blyth Spartans may have had a remarkable future ahead but it took the fledgling club nearly 10 years to find a permanent home, using 5 other sites before settling at Croft Park. All bar one of the sites have … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Walton, Arctic Windows, Bates Pit, Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Blyth history, Blyth Spartans A.F.C., Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Town, Blyth Valley Borough Council, Centenary, Croft Park, Crofton, Express Engineering, FA, FA Amateur Cup, FA Cup, Floodlights, Football Foundation, Jim Turney, Lord Ridley, Newcastle United, Newcastle United Reserves, North Pit, Northern Alliance, Northumberland, Northumberland County Council, Playing For Success, Plessey Road, Plessey Wagon Way, Renwick Road, Ridley Park, Spion Kop, Thoroton Cottage, Turney & Wylde, Tynetec | 5 Comments

Green & White Cult Heroes – The Mutrie Brothers

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Blyth Spirit

From Andrew & Nixon Thompson and Davy & Billy Fairhurst of the early 1900’s to George & Josh Pyke and Jack & George Prior of the 1920’s right through to Rob & Steve Carney of the late 70’s and finally … Continue reading →

Posted in Green & White Cult Heroes, History, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Administration, Appleby Park, Archie Mutrie, Ashington FC, Billy Bremner, Billy Wright, Blyth Spartans AFC, Colchester United, Croft Park, Doncaster Rovers, FA Amateur Cup, FA Cup, Gateshead, Gateshead United, Green & White Cult Heroes, Harry Dunn, Hull City, Ian Mutrie, Jackie Marks, Jim Pearson, Jimmy Turney, Keith Houghton, Les Mutrie, Mick Dagless, Non League Football, North Eastern Amateur League, North Shields FC, Northern League, Northern Premier League, Portland Park, Ray Wilkie, Rutherford AFC, Tommy Dixon | 10 Comments

A tribute to the late great Tommy Orrick.

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Blyth Spirit

Friday 9th October 2015 brought the sad news that one of the most influential footballers of his generation, had passed away. Tommy Orrick’s goal scoring feats rivalled that of any of the famed strikers at the regions professional clubs, however … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Players | Tagged 1969 Amateur Cup Winners, 1969 Appleby Park, Billy Wright, Bishop Auckland, Blyth Spartans AFC, Bobby Robson, Byker, Coppa Ottrino Barassi, Croft Park, Crook Town, European Amatuer Cup, FA Amateur Cup, FA Cup, Frank Brennan, Goalscorers, Green & White Cult Heroes, Hillheads, Jackie Marks, Jimmy Turney, Malcolm Peel, MND, Non League Football, Northern League, Northern Premier League, Shipyards, The Great North Run, Tommy Orrick, Wembley, Whitley Bay | 1 Comment

Green & White Cult Heroes – Mick Dagless

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Blyth Spirit

An extremely gifted footballer with the ability to produce the unexpected quickly made Mick Dagless a firm crowd favourite at Croft Park throughout the 70’s. Dago as he was known to his teammates, was a regular name on the score-sheet … Continue reading →

Posted in FA Amateur Cup, FA Cup, Green & White Cult Heroes, Players | Tagged Alan O'Neill, Alnwick Town, Anglo-Italian Cup, Bedlington Terriers, Billy Bell, Blyth and Wansbeck Sunday League, Bobby Charlton, Brian Slane, Chemistry, Coppa Ottorino Barassi, European Amateur Cup, FA Amateur Cup, FA Amateur Cup goals, FA Sunday Cup, Jackie Marks, King Edwards School Morpeth, Langley Park FC, Midfielder, Morpeth Town, Newcastle University, Nobby Stiles, North Shields FC, Northern Alliance, Northern Combination League, Northern League, Northern League 2nd Division, Northumberland Senior Cup, Peterborough United, Preston North End, Promotion Goal Difference, Rams Head, Teacher, Tommy Orrick | 6 Comments

The hat trick heroes

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Blyth Spirit

At 3.16pm on Saturday 11th January 2014 the Blyth fans stood in awe as young striker Dan Maguire was mobbed by his teammates having just rifled home his 1st hat trick for the club, the sheer quickness of the hat … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Players | Tagged Anth Lowther, Billy Woof, Blyth Spartans AFC, Brian Slane, Conference North, Craig Hubbard, Dan Maguire, Dave Buchanan, Don Peattie, Eddie Alder, FA Amateur Cup, FA Trophy, Fastest goal, Fastest Hat trick, Gary McDonald, Geoff Hart, Gerry Hogan, Glen Robson, goals, Graham Fenton, Harry Dunn, Hat tricks, Ian Mutrie, Keith Mills, Ken Duffell, Les Mutrie, Mick Dagless, Mick Lister, Mick Third, Non League, Non League Football, North Eastern League, Northern League, Paul Brayson, Paul Ross, Peter Davies, Peter Flaherty, Players, Richie Bond, Robbie Dale, Scott Bell, Steph McGargle, Steve ‘Jos’ Jones, Steve Cuggy, Steve Harkus, Steve Pyle, Stu Young, Terry Johnson, Tommy Orrick, Tony McFadden, Willie Moat, Wilson Kneeshaw | 3 Comments

Brief encounter – The FA Amateur Cup

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Blyth Spirit

The collapse of the North Eastern League for a 2nd and last time at the end of the 1963/64 season left Blyth Spartans needing to find a new league. With the lack of a suitable Semi Professional league the club … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, FA Amateur Cup, History | Tagged Annan Athletic, Bishop Auckland, Bishops Stortford, Blyth Spartans A.F.C., Brian Slane, Brief Encounter, Cumberland Football Association, England, FA Amateur Cup, Fareham Town, Hearyts of Liddesdale, Hendon, Leatherhead, Marine Park FC, Mick Dagless, Newcastle University, Newcastleton, Northern Alliance, Second World War, Shipyards, Slough Town, South of Scotland Football League, Spartans, Tommy Orrick, Tyne, Walker Naval Yard FC, Wallsend, Wembley, Woking, Wycombe Wanderers | 8 Comments

Green & White Cult Heroes – Jackie Marks

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Blyth Spirit

Jackie Marks may be described by some as ‘a real character of the game’ but that would be doing him a great disservice. Jackie is known as being forthright and certainly not shy of voicing his opinion, but his opinion … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Green & White Cult Heroes, Managers, Uncategorized | Tagged Ashington FC, Barry Hindson, Billy Linacre, Blyth Spartans AFC, Brian Slane, Croft Park, FA Amateur Cup, FA Cup, Green & White Cult Heroes, Harry Dunn, Hull City, Jackie Marks, Jimmy Turney, Keith Houghton, Le Mutrie, Non League Football, North Shields FC, Northern League, Portland Park, Roker Park, St James Park, Tow Law Town FC, We Love Football, Wrexham Football Club | 15 Comments

Green & White Cult Heroes – Eddie Adler

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

Many former players have been popular but few reach the iconic status of becoming cult heroes with the supporters. These players will always be remembered for their efforts & commitment while playing for the club. The first in the series … Continue reading →