Tag Archives: FA Cup

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 – Harry Mills

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Blyth Spirit

Every era in Blyth Spartans history has players adored and idolised by the supporters, in the post WWII years goalkeeper Harry Mills was that player. The supporter who went on to play for the club and became a cult hero. Henry Owen … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Players | Tagged Blyth Spartans AFC, Croft Park, FA Cup, Goalkeeper, Halifax Town, Harry Mills, Huddersfield Town, Non League Football, North Africa, Schools Football, War, WWII | 1 Comment

Playing away.

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Blyth Spirit

How many grounds have you seen Blyth Spartans play at? Well known fan, Mark Wilkinson has just clocked up the milestone of watching Blyth play at 100 different grounds. It’s taken him 26 years to achieve his feat and reckons in doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC | Tagged away games, Blyth Spartans AFC, Coventry Spartans, Croft Park, FA Cup, Groundhopper, Non League Football, Northern League | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Players | Tagged Arsenal, Aston Villa, Blyth Spartans, Clem Stephenson, FA Cup, First World War, Football League, Herbert Chapman, Huddersfield Town, Leeds City, Leeds United, Legend, Manager, National Football Museum, Newsham, Northumberland | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Team Photo's, History | Tagged 1977/78, Blyth Spartans, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spartans badge, Blyth spartans crest, Brian Slane, Bukta, Croft Park, Cup Run, FA Cup, Famous shirts, Football history, Football kits, Football shirts, Football Strips, Kits, Non League Football, Sponsors | 5 Comments

Born in Blyth – Micky Pink

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Blyth Spirit

This new series that features players that were born in the town and played for the club some stage of their careers. No. 1 – Micky Pink Michael Pink was born Friday 24th October 1947. He attended Morpeth Road Primary and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Blyth Grammar School, Chelsea, FA Cup, Leicester City, Marine Football Club, Micky Pink, Northern League, Tommy Docherty | Leave a comment

Green & White Cult Heroes – Terry Johnson

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Blyth Spirit

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 | 4 Comments

Players from the past – Frank King 1933.

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Blyth Spirit

Players from the Past profiles and tells the stories of former Spartans from the clubs birth right up to WWII. Second in the series is… Frank King 1933 Francis Oliver King was born on 13th April 1917 in Radcliffe, Northumberland. The eldest … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Amble, Derby County, FA Cup, Luton Town, Northumberland, Radcliffe, Southport FC, WWII | Leave a comment

The Alan Shoulder story.

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Blyth Spirit

Alan made a name for himself in the legendary 1977/78 FA Cup run which ultimately earned him his move to Newcastle United. Goal scoring exploits aside, given he was a coal miner playing for a town so steeped in mining … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, FA Cup, Green & White Cult Heroes, Players | Tagged 1977/78, Alan Shoulder, Bishop Auckland, Blyth Spartans AFC, Carlisle United, Coal Miner, Croft Park, Debenhams Cup, FA Cup, Green & White Cult Heroes, Hartlepool United, Jackie Milburn, Jimmy Turney, John Waterson, Keith Houghton, Match of the Day, Newcastle United, Non League Football, Peter Withe, Spennymoor United, St James Park, Wrexham FC | 5 Comments

Spartans super fan is still counting.

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Blyth Spirit

Being a lifelong supporter of a football club often means its becomes part of your family. Events are arranged, even rescheduled to fit in with matches. For some fans certain games can be missed however others wouldn’t ever think of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Matches, FA Cup, FA Trophy, History, Managers, Players | Tagged 1977/78, Bath City, Blyth Spartans AFC, Conference North, Croft Park, FA Cup, FA Trophy, Green & White Cult Heroes, Harry Dunn, Jeff Young, Jim Pearson, Match of the Day, Most games, Newcastle United, Non League Football, Northern League, Northern Premier League, Promotion, Supporter, Twerton Park, Unbeaten | 1 Comment

The Debenhams Cup finally comes home.

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Blyth Spirit

Back in May 2012 when I started this blog about Blyth Spartans history the first article I wrote was about their 1978 Debenhams Cup win. That win holds a very important place in the clubs long and proud history as … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Matches, FA Cup, History | Tagged Assay, Atkin Brothers, Blyth Spartans AFC, Brian Slane, Chester, Chester City FC, Chester FC, Chronicle, Debenhams Cup, Debenhams plc, Department store, Evening Chronicle, FA Cup, Facebook, Jackie Marks, John Gibson, John Waterson, Match of the Day, Metro Centre, MetroCentre, Mike Ashley, Non League Football, Sergio Bucher, Sheffield Silver, Solid Silver, Sports Direct, Wrexham Football Club | 4 Comments

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

The 1977/78 FA Cup run – the complete record.

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Blyth Spirit

For the first time this is a compiled record of the 1977/78 FA Cup run. Match reports and details from every game. In depth player profiles and all the stats & facts from that famous cup run. The stats & … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Matches, FA Cup, Giant Killings, Green & White Cult Heroes, History, Managers, Players | Tagged 1977/78, Aaron Griffiths, Alan Shoulder, BBC Sport, Bishop Auckland, Blogroll, Brian Slane, Bukta, Croft Park, Eddie Alder, FA Cup, FA Cup Giant Killing, Football, Ian Mutrie, John Waterson, Match of the Day, Ron Guthrie, Ronnie Scott, St James Park, Steve Carney, Stoke City, Terry Johnson, Tommy Dixon, Wembley, Wrexham FC | 16 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 →