Tag Archives: Promotion

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

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

Classic Team Photo’s – April 1986

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

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 | 1 Comment

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

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 →

Posted in Green & White Cult Heroes, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Blyth Spartans AFC, Cambridge United, Croft Park, FA Cup, FA Trophy, Gateshead, Green & White Cult Heroes, Harry Dunn, Hartlepool United, Jackie Marks, Jim Pearson, John Burridge, Non League Football, North Shields, Northern League, Northern Premier League, Peter Harrison, Promotion, Richie Bond, Ronnie Walton, Steve Harkus, Steve Pyle, Tommy Cassidy, Tommy Dixon, Tony McFadden, Torquay United, Whitby Town | 4 Comments

Finally relegated after 113 years !

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

Blyth Spartans AFC’s proud record of never having been relegated in its 113 years was finally brought to an end on Saturday 9th June when a meeting brought to an end to our time in a conference! Having played in … Continue reading →