Tag Archives: Terry Johnson

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 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

The hat trick heroes

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Blyth Spirit

At 3.16pm on Saturday 11th January 2014 the Blyth fans stood in awe as young striker Dan Maguire was mobbed by his teammates having just rifled home his 1st hat trick for the club, the sheer quickness of the hat … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, History, Players | Tagged Anth Lowther, Billy Woof, Blyth Spartans AFC, Brian Slane, Conference North, Craig Hubbard, Dan Maguire, Dave Buchanan, Don Peattie, Eddie Alder, FA Amateur Cup, FA Trophy, Fastest goal, Fastest Hat trick, Gary McDonald, Geoff Hart, Gerry Hogan, Glen Robson, goals, Graham Fenton, Harry Dunn, Hat tricks, Ian Mutrie, Keith Mills, Ken Duffell, Les Mutrie, Mick Dagless, Mick Lister, Mick Third, Non League, Non League Football, North Eastern League, Northern League, Paul Brayson, Paul Ross, Peter Davies, Peter Flaherty, Players, Richie Bond, Robbie Dale, Scott Bell, Steph McGargle, Steve ‘Jos’ Jones, Steve Cuggy, Steve Harkus, Steve Pyle, Stu Young, Terry Johnson, Tommy Orrick, Tony McFadden, Willie Moat, Wilson Kneeshaw | 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

Classic Matches – Altrincham FA Trophy 1982/1983

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

This new feature looks back at ‘classic matches’ from Blyth’s history. The 1st is Blyth Spartans v. Altrincham in 1983. This was the first ever meeting of the 2 clubs and it proved to be a real classic. Blyth Spartans … Continue reading →