Tag Archives: Stoke City

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

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

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 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 – 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 – 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 →