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Blyth Spartans team photograph archive

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Blyth Spirit

Blyth Spartans team photo archive Continue reading →

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Born in Blyth – Stephen Raffell

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Blyth Spirit

No. 2 – Stephen Raffell RIP Born Monday 27th April 1970.Playing for the hugely successful Cramlington Juniors he had trials with Nottingham Forest before joining Doncaster Rovers Youth set up aged 16. He was key member of the Rovers much acclaimed … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Arsenal, Blyth Spartans, Boston United, Doncaster Rover, FA Youth Cup, Harry Dunn, Hyde United, Northern League, Northern Premier League, Trafford FC | Leave a comment

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 – 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

10 titles 2,450 goals & 19 managers – the Northern League Years.

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Blyth Spirit

The story of Blyth Spartans 30 years in the second oldest football league in the world. The Northern League was the stable competition needed having spent the past 7 seasons’ playing in 4 different leagues!, however the club had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, FA Amateur Cup, History, Managers, Players | Tagged Bishop Auckland, Blyth, Blyth Spartans AFC, Croft Park, Dave Clarke, Eddie Alder, FA Cup, Harry Dunn, Ian Mutrie, Jackie Marks, Jim Pearson, Jimmy Turney, Midland League, Non League, Non League Football, North East football, North Eastern League, North Shields FC, Northern League, Northern League 2nd Division, Northern Premier League, Peterborough United, Promotion, Spennymoor United, Steve Carney, Steve Pyle | 8 Comments

The managerial history of Blyth Spartans AFC

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Blyth Spirit

Always a much sort after job the Croft Park ‘hot-seat’ has surprisingly seen only 46 occupants in the clubs 125 year history. The club’s longest-serving manager has been Jim Turney, taken charge in April 1957 he served for 10 years. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Managers | Tagged Alan Shoulder, Allan Jones, Alun Armstrong, Bishop Auckland, Bob Elwell, Brian Slane, Darren Holloway, Ernie Hoffman, Football managers, Harry Dunn, Jackie Marks, John Burridge, John Charlton, John Gamble, JohnConnolly, Lee Clark, Managers, Michael Tait, Non League, Non League managers, North East football, North East football managers, North East Manager, North Shields FC, Paddy Atkinson, Peter Harrison, Spennymoor, Steve Cuggy, Tom Wade, Tommy Dixon | 8 Comments

For club and country

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Blyth Spirit

2014 saw the 125th Anniversary of the world’s second oldest football league: The Northern League. A commemorative book was launched there was exhibitions, a celebratory dinner, but to mark 125 years to the exact day that the league was formed in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged 125th Centenary, Alan Shoulder, Arran Wearmouth, Blyth Spartans AFC, Bryan Robson, Chris Waddle, Connor Grant, Daniel Maguire, Danny Parker, Dave Buchanan, Dave Clarke, England C, England C team, England Semi Pro, FA Representative XI, FA XI, Graham Carr, Harry Dunn, Howard Wilkinson, Jim Pearson, John Waterson, Keith Houghton, Les Mutrie, Lewis Horner, Matthew Wade, Mick Dagless, Nathan Buddle, Non League Directory, Northern League, Paul Fairclough, Paul Walker, Rothmans, Tommy Dixon, Tony Williams | 3 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

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 – 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 Matches – Altrincham FA Trophy 1982/1983

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

This new feature looks back at ‘classic matches’ from Blyth’s history. The 1st is Blyth Spartans v. Altrincham in 1983. This was the first ever meeting of the 2 clubs and it proved to be a real classic. Blyth Spartans … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Matches, FA Trophy, Giant Killings, Uncategorized | Tagged Altrincham FC, Blyth Spartans AFC, Bobby Scaife, Croft Park, Dave Clarke, FA Trophy, Geoff Hart, Graham Heathcote, Harry Dunn, Ian Chester, Ian Mutrie, John Connolly, Nuneaton Borough FC, Peter Robinson, Phil Robson, Steve Baxter, Terry Johnson, Tommy Dixon, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Green & White Cult Heroes – Tony Kennedy

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

The initial idea of the Green & White Cult Heroes series that started in the official matchday programme a couple of years ago was to honour those players who fans loved and had an affinity with, hence the lead in … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Green & White Cult Heroes, Managers, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Blackburn Rovers, Blyth Spartans AFC, Conference North, Craig Liddle, Croft Park, Harry Dunn, John Burridge, John Gamble, Keith Mills, Mick Tait, Non League Football, Northern League, Peter Feenan, Peter Harrison, Ronnie Walton, Steve Harkus, Steve Pyle, Tommy Cassidy, Tony Harrison, Tony Kennedy, Uncategorized | 5 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

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 →