Tag Archives: Gateshead

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

Green & White Cult Heroes – Dave Clarke

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Blyth Spirit

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 →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Green & White Cult Heroes, Players | 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 | 8 Comments

Classic Team Photo’s – April 1986

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

Back Row L to R – Phil Leaver, Tony Dawson, Ronan Liddane, Dave Clarke, Alan Walker, Kevin Berry, Jimmy Harmison, John Brownlie (pictured wearing tracksuit top). Front Row L to R – Steve Baxter, Dave Buchanan, Tony McFadden, Ray Blackhall, … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Team Photo's, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Alan Walker, Blyth Spartans AFC, Croft Park, Dave Buchanan, Dave Clarke, Eddie Alder, FA Cup, Football, Gaint Killing, Gateshead, Ian Mutrie, Jimmy Harmison, Jimmy Turney, John Brownlie, Kevin Berry, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Non League Football, Northern League, Paul Walker, Peter Cartwright, Phil Leaver, Players, Promotion, Ray Blackhall, Ronan Liddane, Ronnie Scott, St James Park, Steve Baxter, Steve Carney, Team photos, Tony Dawson, Tony McFadden | 1 Comment

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

The FA Cup now offers an extra 3k !

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

One of the consequences of Blyth’s relegation back to the Evo Stick Premier League is losing an exemption and having to start the 2012/2013 FA Cup campaign 1 round earlier. On Saturday 8th September 2012, Blyth will play a First … Continue reading →

Posted in FA Cup, Uncategorized | Tagged Adam Bartlett, AFC Totton, Andrew leeson, Arlesey Town, Bradford Park Avenue, Craig Turns, Croft Park, East Thurrock United, Evo Stick Premier, FA, FA Cup, FA Cup First Qualifying Round, FA Cup First Round, FA Cup Second Round, Garforth Football Club, Gateshead, Liam Gildea, Nantwich Town, Non League Football, Oxford City, Redbridge FC, Relegation, Salisbury City, Stourbridge, Uncategorized, Wakefield & Emley FC | 2 Comments

Classic Team Photo’s – 1993/1994

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

In this Classic Team Photo series we will look back at some old team photo’s, some rare and some more recent. The first in the series is from 1993/1994 Season, Blyth’s last season in the Northern League after 31 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Team Photo's, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Blyth Spartans AFC, Bob Cotterill, Craig Liddle, Croft Park, Darren Palmer, Dave Hallam, Dave Holland, Dave Robertson, Don Peattie, FA Cup, FA Trophy, Gary Hays, Gary Middleton, Gateshead, Harry Dunn, Jim Harland, Jim Telford, Keith Mills, Mark Cameron, Mark Telford, Mickey English, Micky English, Northern League, Northern Premier League, Paul Connor, Paul O'Connor, Peter Feenan, Promotion, Steve Pyle, Steve Raffell, Thomas Halliday, Tommy Hedley, Tony Burgess, Tony Kennedy, Uncategorized, Viz, Warren Teasdale | 3 Comments

Green & White Cult Heroes – Steve Pyle

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

The 2nd in our Green & White Cult Heroes series features arguably the greatest modern-day striker to wear the famous Green & White stripes…. oh ah Pyla…. aka Steve Pyle Natural born goal-scorers are a rare commodity in football and … Continue reading →