BLY TH SPARTANS 1 GUISELEY 0
By John Chapman

MANAGERLESS Blyth Spartans ended a run of nine straight defeats that brought the sacking of manager Michael Nelson earlier in the week with a priceless and narrow victory over fellow strugglers Guiseley.
Micky Barron took interim charge for a scrappy encounter that was settled by Sean Reid’s 61st-minute goal, shortly after Blyth goalkeeper Alex Mitchell had denied Jordan Thewlis from the penalty spot.
A tight first half produced only one headed chance apiece. Home skipper Nathan Buddle saw a looping 28th-minute attempt nodded off the line before...