Tag Archives: Keith Houghton

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

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

Classic Encounters – Blyth Spartans v Wrexham FA Cup 5th Round Replay 1977/78.

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Blyth Spirit

Monday 27th February 1978 FA Cup Fifth Round Replay Blyth Spartans v Wrexham St James’ Park, Newcastle. A week before the 1-1 draw at Wrexham the club met with council officials and Police to assess Croft Park’s ability to host … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Matches, FA Cup, Giant Killings, Green & White Cult Heroes, History, Managers, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged 1977/78, Afron Grifftihs, Alan Shoulder, Alf Grey, Blyth, Blyth Spirit, Bobby Shinton, Brian Slane, Dai Davies, Dave Clarke, Dave Varty, Debenhams Cup, Dixie McNeil, Eddie Alder, England, FA Cup, Football, Jackie Marks, John Waterson, Keith Houghton, Leaders End St James Park, Leazers Stand, Mickey Thomas, NUFC, Radio Newcastle, Rob Carney, Ron Guthrie, Ronnie Scott, Russell Cushing, St James Park, Steve Carney, Stoke City, Terry Johnson, Tommy Dixon, Whiskey, Wrexham FC | 3 Comments

Classic Encounters – Wrexham v Blyth Spartans, FA Cup 5th Round 1977/78.

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Blyth Spirit

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 | 6 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

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

Classic Matches – Stoke City FA Cup 1977/1978

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Blyth Spirit

Stoke City 2 Blyth Spartans 3 Monday 6th February 1978 FA Cup 4th Round, Victoria Ground, Stoke. Attendance: 18,765 Stoke City: Roger Jones, Jackie Marsh, Alec Lindsay, Howard Kendall, Alan Dodd, Alan Bloor, Steve Waddington, Geoff Scott, Viv Busby, Terry … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Matches, FA Cup, Giant Killings | Tagged Alan A’Cort, Alan Bloor, Alan Dodd, Alan Shoulder, Alec Lindsay, Blyth Spartans AFC, Brian Slane, Bukta, Dave Clarke, Dave Varty, Eddie Alder, FA Cup, FA Cup Fourth Round, Garth Crooks, Geoff Scott, George Eastham, Giant Killings, Howard Kendall, Jackie Marsh, Jeff Cook, Jim Turney, John Waterson, Keith Houghton, Lawrie McMenemy, Newcastle United, Rob Carney, Roger Jones, Ron Guthrie, Ronnie Scott, Steve Carney, Steve Waddington, Stoke, Stoke City, Terry Conroy, Terry Johnson, Tommy Dixon, Tony Waddington, Victoria Ground, Viv Busby | 13 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

Rare 1978 team photo

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

Rare and impromptu team photo, taken in February 1978. The photograph was taken at an even rarer Sunday training session and shows the undoubted high spirits within the team. Back Row L to R – Brian Slane, Greg Herron, Terry … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Team Photo's, FA Cup, Giant Killings, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Alan Shoulder, Blyth Spartans AFC, Brian Slane, Dave Clarke, Dave Varty, Eddie Alder, FA Cup, Ian Mutrie, Jackie Marks, John Waterson, Keith Houghton, Newcastle United, Ron Guthrie, St James Park, Steve Carney, Terry Day, Tommy Dixon, Uncategorized, Wrexham Football Club | 1 Comment

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 →