Tag Archives: Hartlepool United

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

Classic Team Photo’s – 1999/2000

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

Back Row L to R Tony Kennedy (kit man), Glen Martin (physio) Steve Locker, Matty Hysen, Craig Melrose, Andy Grainger, Terry Burke, Chris Leighton, Andy Blower, Ross Lumsden, Derek Atwell, Nicky Evans, Lawrence Fox (fitness coach), Tony Harrison (assistant manager). … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Team Photo's, Uncategorized | Tagged Andy Blower, Andy Grainger, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spirit, Chris Leighton, Craig Melrose, David Burt, Derek Atwell, FA Cup, Glen Martin, Glen Robson, Graham Hogg, Gustavo di Lella, Hartlepool United, Jeff Bowron, John Gamble, Laurie Pearson, Lawrence Fox, Matty Hysen, Michael Farrey, Mick Tait, Nicky Evans, Non League Football, Northern Premier League, Promotion, Richie Pitt, Rob Hulse, Ross Lumsden, Steve Hutchinson, Steve Locker, Steve Stewart, Sunday Sun, Terry Burke, Tony Harrison, Tony Kennedy, Uncategorized, Wayne Edgecumbe | 2 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 →