By Jeff Bowron

BLYTH SP’TANS 2
Cousin-Dawson 27, Hooper 90+2

SOUTH SHIELDS 1
Blackett 4

SOME-FINN SPECIAL: Finn Cousin-Dawson, No.5, wheels away after drawing Blyth Spartans level
PICTURE: Kev Wilson

NEW Blyth Spartans manager and ex-South Shields stalwart Jon Shaw marked his first game in the hot seat with victory over the managerless Mariners.
Both clubs parted company with their managers after Blyth’s Boxing Day victory on South Tyneside, Shields’ Julio Arca was sacked, while Spartans boss Graham Fenton was placed on gardening leave.
Four straight def...