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Tag Archives: Jimmy Turney
The Alan Shoulder story.
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
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Green & White Cult Heroes – Brian Slane
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
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Classic Encounters – Wrexham v Blyth Spartans, FA Cup 5th Round 1977/78.
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
Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Matches, FA Cup, Giant Killings, History, Managers, Players
Tagged 1977/78, Aaron Griffiths, Afron Griffiths, Alan Shoulder, Alf Grey, BBC Sport, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spirit, Brian Slane, Croft Park, Dave Varty, Dixie McNeil, Eddie Alder, FA Cup, Giant Killers, Ian Mutrie, Jackie Marks, Jimmy Hill, Jimmy Turney, John Waterson, Keith Houghton, Match of the Day, Mick Dagless, Mickey Thomas, Non League Football, Northern League, NUFC, Players, Racecourse Ground, Rob Carney, Ron Guthrie, Ronnie Scott, Rusell Cushing, Speed Oil, St James Park, Steve Carney, Ted Croker, Terry Johnson, Tommy Dixon, Whiskey, Wrexham FC, Wrexham Football Club
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Green & White Cult Heroes – The Mutrie Brothers
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
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10 titles 2,450 goals & 19 managers – the Northern League Years.
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
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We’re the Famous Blyth Spartans…
After many years of pain-staking research, author Ken Sproat has produced the authoritative official history of Blyth Spartans AFC. With the humour, absurdity and endurance of the Non-League experience described alongside stirring tales of Spartans’ ability to shake the football … Continue reading
Green & White Cult Heroes – Billy Fenwick…. a true legend.
The term legend is bandied about rather too freely when supporters fondly recall their favourite player, but few actually truly deserve the accolade. William Randolph Fenwick, however was one such person who did. Born on Friday 13th August 1920 in … Continue reading
Posted in Green & White Cult Heroes, Players, Uncategorized
Tagged Alan Brown, Alfed Randolph Fenwick, Alfred Leslie Fenwick, Ashngton FC, Austen Fenwick Campbell, Billy Fenwick, Billy Walker, Blackburn Rovers, Blyth FC, Blyth Shipyard FC, Blyth Spartans AFC, Croft Park, Ernie Hoffman, FA Cup, Hillsborough, Hull City, Jimmy McMullen, Jimmy Turney, Leadgate Park, North Eastern League, North Shields FC, Northern Alliance, RAF, Sheffield Wednesday, St James Park, The Wharncliffe Charity Cup, Tramere Rovers, William Randolph Fenwick
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Classic Team Photo’s – April 1986
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
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Green & White Cult Heroes – Eddie Adler
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
Posted in Green & White Cult Heroes, Players, Uncategorized
Tagged Blyth Spartans AFC, Brian Slane, Croft Park, Dave Clarke, Eddie Alder, FA Amateur Cup, FA Cup, Garth Crooks, Green & White Cult Heroes, Howard Kendall, Jackie Marks, Jimmy Turney, Keith Houghton, Mick Dagless, Newcastle United, Northern League, Ronnie Scott, St James Park, Stoke City, Uncategorized, Wrexham Football Club
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