Tag Archives: Green & White Cult Heroes

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

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

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 – 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 – Steve Carney RIP

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Blyth Spirit

Saturday 16th February 2013 marked the 35th Anniversary of Blyth Spartans playing in the FA Cup 5th Round, however the memory of that famous day was overshadowed by the news that one of the members of that great 1977/78 side … Continue reading →

Posted in Green & White Cult Heroes, Players | Tagged Arthur Cox, Bill McGarry, Blyth Spartans AFC, Colin Richardson, Croft Park, Dave Clarke, FA Cup, Green & White Cult Heroes, Jack Charlton, Jackie Marks, Jim Pearson, Kevin Keegan, Newcastle United, North Shields, Rob Carney, St James Park, Stoke City, Tommy Dixon, Wrexham | 16 Comments

Green & White Cult Heroes – Arthur Sowden RIP

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Blyth Spirit

As 2012 drew to a close the sad news broke that one of Blyth Spartans AFC’s true greats had passed away. To many current Blyth fans the name Arthur Sowden is probably just that of a former player they may … Continue reading →

Posted in Green & White Cult Heroes, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Accrington Stanley, Arthur Sowden, Billy Linarce, Blackhall Colliery Welfare, Blyth Spartans AFC, Boston United, Brunton Park, Captain, Cramlington Welfare, Croft Park, FA Cup, Football League Division 3 North, Former Player, Gaint Killing, Gavin Gair, Giant Killing, Goodison Park, Green & White Cult Heroes, Harry Mills, Hartlepools United, Horden Colliery Welfare, Jackie Hogg, John Langlands, Manchester United, Midland League, Non League Football, North Eastern League, Northumberland Aged Miners Homes Cup, Northumberland Senior Cup, Players, Torquay United, Tranmere Rovers | 4 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 →

Posted in Green & White Cult Heroes, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Blyth Spartans AFC, Cambridge United, Croft Park, FA Cup, FA Trophy, Gateshead, Green & White Cult Heroes, Harry Dunn, Hartlepool United, Jackie Marks, Jim Pearson, John Burridge, Non League Football, North Shields, Northern League, Northern Premier League, Peter Harrison, Promotion, Richie Bond, Ronnie Walton, Steve Harkus, Steve Pyle, Tommy Cassidy, Tommy Dixon, Tony McFadden, Torquay United, Whitby Town | 4 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 →