By Mark Carruthers

DAN DARE: Blyth Spartans’ Dan Maguire is hoping to make his England C debut
PICTURE: David Loveday

A4-1 FA Trophy defeat at Witton Albion in September 2012 may seem like an unmemorable day for Blyth Spartans supporters. But they were given a first sighting of a striker signed from Step 7 Seaton Delaval Amateurs who would go on to play a major role in the club’s renaissance.
The Spartans were 3-0 down at Wincham Park as the youngster made his way on to the pitch – they were lacking in energy and enthusiasm. He, however, brought that i...