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Tag Archives: Match of the Day
Green & White Cult Heroes – Terry Johnson
Certain names are synonymous with specific events in the history of this great club.Upon hearing the name; Terry Johnsonyour instantly taken back to the famous events of 1977/78. Terry joined the Spartans in July 1977 with a pedigree of over … Continue reading
Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, FA Cup, Green & White Cult Heroes, Players
Tagged 1968, Alan Foggon, Alan Shoulder, Alf Grey, Blyth News, Blyth Spartans AFC, Bob Moncur, Brentford, Brentford Football Cllub, Brian Slane, FA Cup, FA Cup Fifth Round, Fairs Cup, Football, Football Focus, Football history, Giant Killing, Goalscorers, Jackel International, Jackie Marks, Jackie Milburn, Les Mutrie, Match of the Day, Newcastle United, Southend United, Spartans, St James Park, Stoke City, Terry Johnson, Wrexham Football Club
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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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Spartans super fan is still counting.
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
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The Debenhams Cup finally comes home.
Back in May 2012 when I started this blog about Blyth Spartans history the first article I wrote was about their 1978 Debenhams Cup win. That win holds a very important place in the clubs long and proud history as … Continue reading
Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Matches, FA Cup, History
Tagged Assay, Atkin Brothers, Blyth Spartans AFC, Brian Slane, Chester, Chester City FC, Chester FC, Chronicle, Debenhams Cup, Debenhams plc, Department store, Evening Chronicle, FA Cup, Facebook, Jackie Marks, John Gibson, John Waterson, Match of the Day, Metro Centre, MetroCentre, Mike Ashley, Non League Football, Sergio Bucher, Sheffield Silver, Solid Silver, Sports Direct, Wrexham Football Club
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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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The 1977/78 FA Cup run – the complete record.
For the first time this is a compiled record of the 1977/78 FA Cup run. Match reports and details from every game. In depth player profiles and all the stats & facts from that famous cup run. The stats & … Continue reading
Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Classic Matches, FA Cup, Giant Killings, Green & White Cult Heroes, History, Managers, Players
Tagged 1977/78, Aaron Griffiths, Alan Shoulder, BBC Sport, Bishop Auckland, Blogroll, Brian Slane, Bukta, Croft Park, Eddie Alder, FA Cup, FA Cup Giant Killing, Football, Ian Mutrie, John Waterson, Match of the Day, Ron Guthrie, Ronnie Scott, St James Park, Steve Carney, Stoke City, Terry Johnson, Tommy Dixon, Wembley, Wrexham FC
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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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Classic Matches – Blackpool FA Cup 1997/1998
Blackpool 4 Blyth Spartans 3 Saturday 15th November 1997 Littlewoods FA Cup 1st Round Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Attendance: 4,814 Goals: Preece 4th Henderson 11th Di Lella 44th Linighan 60th Clarkson 69th Atkinson 84th Clarkson 89th Referee: M.Dean. Linesmen: S.J Griffiths … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Matches, FA Cup
Tagged Andy Preece, Blackpool, Blackpool FC, Blackpool managers, Bloomfield Road, Blyth Spartans AFC, Brett Omerod, Damian Henderson, Evening Chronicle, FA Cup, FA Cup First Round, Glen Renforth, Goal of the Month, Gustavo di Lella, Jason Ainsley, John Burridge, John Gamble, Jon Atkinson, Keith Fletcher, Kevin McGarrigle, Kona Hislop, Lee Philpott, Mark Todd, Martin Pike, Match of the Day, Michael Farrey, Nigel Worthington, Non League Football, Phil Clarkson, Shaka Hislop, Tnagerines, Willie Moat
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Classic Matches – Bury FA Cup 1995/1996
The 2nd in the ‘classic matches’ feature is one of the clubs famed FA Cup giant killings: Bury 0 Blyth Spartans 2. Goals: Bond 20th minute, Ditchburn 68th minute Saturday 11th November 1995 Littlewoods FA Cup 1st Round, Gigg Lane, … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Matches, FA Cup, Giant Killings, Uncategorized
Tagged Activity Sportswear, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spirit, Bury FC, David McCreery, FA Cup, FA Cup First Round, FA Cup Second Round, Gary Hays, Gary Kelly, Gary Lineker, Giant Killing, Graham Curry, Jim Telford, John Gamble, John Sokoluk, Mark Telford, Match of the Day, Newcastle United, Northern Premier League, Paul O'Connor, Peter Harrison, Radio 5 Live, Richie Bond, Stan Ternant, Stephen Raffell, Steve Pyle, Steve Walker, Tommy Ditchburn, Tommy Docherty, Tony Lowery, Uncategorized, Warren Teasdale
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