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Players from the past – Peter Mackin 1908 to 1910 & 1911/12.

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Blyth Spirit

Players from the Past profiles and tells the stories of former Spartans from the clubs birth right up to WWII. Third in the series is… Peter Mackin 1908 to 1910 & 1911/12 The Spartans had already been playing for seven seasons … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Green & White Cult Heroes, History, Players | Tagged Battle of Arras, Battle of the Somme, Bedlington, Blyth News, Blyth Shipbuilding, Blyth Shipyard, Blyth Spartans, Clapham Orient, Clem Stephenson, Croft Park, Great War, Hebburn, Jarrow, Maddison Street, Newcastle United, North Eastern League, Northern Alliance, Northumberland Fusiliers, Palmers Shipyard, Peter Mackin, Potato Famine, Sunderland, The Somme, Uncategorized, Vimy Ridge, Wallsend, WWI | 3 Comments

Classic Team Photo’s – 1935/36

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Blyth Spirit

Back Row L to R: C. Metcalf, J.Knox, T.Carnaby, G. Wolf, W.Dexter, T.Freeman (captain). Front Row L to R: G.Hickman, E Park, W.Redman, J.Kennedy, E.Sharpless. This 1935/36 team photo is extremely rare in that it comes from a 1936 cigarette … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Team Photo's, Uncategorized | Tagged 1935/36, Blyth Spartans AFC, Cigarette Cards, North Eastern League, Team photos, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Classic Matches – Bury FA Cup 1995/1996

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

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 | 4 Comments

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 – Scott Bell

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

Blyth Spartans supporters have always had an affinity with local players, believing they better understand the club and its supporters. This proved to be the case in December 2004, when they took the club’s new forward to their hearts. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Green & White Cult Heroes, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Blue Star, Blyth Spirit, Brandon United, Conference North, Croft Park, Fergus Dowd, Gateshead, Harry Dunn, Ian Evans, Kenny Lindoe, Manchester United, MND, Motor Neurone Disease, Northern Premier League, Richie Bond, Robbie Dale, Scott Bell, Tony Parker, Uncategorized, West Allotment | 2 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 →

Posted in Classic Matches, FA Trophy, Giant Killings, Uncategorized | Tagged Altrincham FC, Blyth Spartans AFC, Bobby Scaife, Croft Park, Dave Clarke, FA Trophy, Geoff Hart, Graham Heathcote, Harry Dunn, Ian Chester, Ian Mutrie, John Connolly, Nuneaton Borough FC, Peter Robinson, Phil Robson, Steve Baxter, Terry Johnson, Tommy Dixon, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Green & White Cult Heroes – Tony Kennedy

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

The initial idea of the Green & White Cult Heroes series that started in the official matchday programme a couple of years ago was to honour those players who fans loved and had an affinity with, hence the lead in … Continue reading →

Posted in Blyth Spartans AFC, Green & White Cult Heroes, Managers, Players, Uncategorized | Tagged Blackburn Rovers, Blyth Spartans AFC, Conference North, Craig Liddle, Croft Park, Harry Dunn, John Burridge, John Gamble, Keith Mills, Mick Tait, Non League Football, Northern League, Peter Feenan, Peter Harrison, Ronnie Walton, Steve Harkus, Steve Pyle, Tommy Cassidy, Tony Harrison, Tony Kennedy, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

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

Spartans satellite ends with cash landing…

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

Fans of the Premier League & Championship clubs often complain about the kick off times when there clubs are featured in live games but many of these clubs rely on the massive fees they receive from the broadcasters and should … Continue reading →

Posted in FA Cup, Giant Killings, Uncategorized | Tagged Adam Bartlett, AFC Bournemouth, Blackburn Rovers, Blyth Spartans AFC, Blyth Spirit, Chris Waddle, Conference North, Croft Park, Dean Court, ESPN, FA Cup, FA Cup First Round, FA Cup Second Round, FA Cup Third Round, Football, Ged Dalton, Harry Dunn, ITV, Match of the Day, Premier League, Rebecca Lowe, regional broadcasters, Sam Allardyce, Setanta Sports, Shrewsbury Town, Sky Sports, Team photos, Uncategorized, Whitby Town, Wrexham Football Club | 4 Comments

The FA Cup now offers an extra 3k !

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Blyth Spirit

One of the consequences of Blyth’s relegation back to the Evo Stick Premier League is losing an exemption and having to start the 2012/2013 FA Cup campaign 1 round earlier. On Saturday 8th September 2012, Blyth will play a First … Continue reading →

Posted in FA Cup, Uncategorized | Tagged Adam Bartlett, AFC Totton, Andrew leeson, Arlesey Town, Bradford Park Avenue, Craig Turns, Croft Park, East Thurrock United, Evo Stick Premier, FA, FA Cup, FA Cup First Qualifying Round, FA Cup First Round, FA Cup Second Round, Garforth Football Club, Gateshead, Liam Gildea, Nantwich Town, Non League Football, Oxford City, Redbridge FC, Relegation, Salisbury City, Stourbridge, Uncategorized, Wakefield & Emley FC | 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 – 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 →