Tag Archives: St James Park

Blyth Spartans team photograph archive

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Blyth Spirit

Blyth Spartans team photo archive Continue reading →

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Green & White Cult Heroes – Terry Johnson

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Blyth Spirit

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 | 4 Comments

Players from the past – Edward Ward 1914 > 1920.

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Blyth Spirit

This new series will feature profiles and stories of former Blyth Spartans players that many may not have heard of and that time has forgotten. Former Spartans from the clubs birth right up to WWII. First in the series is… … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Ashington FC, Cowpen Colliery, Crystal Palace, Darlington, Everton, Football, Nelson FC, New Hartley Rovers, Newcastle United, North Eastern League, NUFC, St James Park, Ted Ward, Third Division North, West Stanley, Workington AFC, WWI | Leave a comment

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

The 1977/78 FA Cup run – the complete record.

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Blyth Spirit

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 | 16 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

A tribute to Nigel Walker, 1959-2014.

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Blyth Spirit

Sunday 2nd February 2014 brought the shock news that former Blyth Spartans player & manager Nigel Walker had sadly passed away. Nigel had battled cancer for 25 years, his wife Nicki responding to the flood of tributes: “He died after … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Players | Tagged American Soccer, Bill McGarry, Blackpool FC, Blyth Spartans AFC, Chester City, Crewe Alexandra FC, Croft Park, Dunston Fed, Dunston Federation Brewery, Enlish footballers in America, Jim Pearson, Major League Soccer, Newcastle United, Nigel Walker, Non League Football, Northern League, Peter Withe, San Diego Sockers, St James Park, Sunderland FC, Tyne Wear Derby, Whickham FC | 4 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

Green & White Cult Heroes – Dave Clarke

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Blyth Spirit

The phrase ‘right move at the right time’ could have been invented for Dave Clarke. The hugely popular ‘keeper signed for Spartans from Gateshead United in the summer of 1977 and his heroics during the cup run and league that … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Green & White Cult Heroes, Players | Tagged Alf Grey, Blyth Spartans AFC, Darlington, Dave Clarke, Doncaster Rovers, England Non League XI, FA Cup, FA Cup Fifth Round, Fairs Cup, Gainsborough Trinity, Gateshead, Gateshead United, Goalkeeper, Jackie Marks, Joe Harvey, John Ogston, Lawrie McMenemy, Mirandinha, Montague and Fenham Boys Clubs, Newcastle United, Newcastle United goalkeepers, Non League Player of the Year, Paul Gascoigne, South Shields FC, St James Park, Stoke City, Willie McFaul, Wrexham Football Club | 8 Comments

Green & White Cult Heroes – Steve Carney RIP

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Blyth Spirit

Saturday 16th February 2013 marked the 35th Anniversary of Blyth Spartans playing in the FA Cup 5th Round, however the memory of that famous day was overshadowed by the news that one of the members of that great 1977/78 side … Continue reading →

Posted in Green & White Cult Heroes, Players | Tagged Arthur Cox, Bill McGarry, Blyth Spartans AFC, Colin Richardson, Croft Park, Dave Clarke, FA Cup, Green & White Cult Heroes, Jack Charlton, Jackie Marks, Jim Pearson, Kevin Keegan, Newcastle United, North Shields, Rob Carney, St James Park, Stoke City, Tommy Dixon, Wrexham | 16 Comments

Green & White Cult Heroes – Billy Fenwick…. a true legend.

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Blyth Spirit

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 | 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

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 →