Blyth Spartans News

21 October 2013

Wade looking forward to Rams challenge

After finding out his side had been handed another home draw in the FA Trophy Spartans manager Tom Wade revealed he was "relishing" the tie against Evo-Stik First Divison North side Ramsbottom Unit...

21 October 2013

Ramsbottom United at home in Trophy

The draw for the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy has taken place and Spartans have another home tie. After Saturday's demolition of Skelmersdale United its another United who travel to Cro...

21 October 2013

Terrier trip for Spartans in NSC

The draw for the Quarter Finals of the Northumberland Senior Cup was made on Saturday evening and Spartans will face a trip to Bedlington Terriers.

20 October 2013

Blyth Spartans 6 Skelmersdale Utd 0 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the FA Trophy tie between Blyth Spartans and league leaders Skelmersdale Utd, which saw the Spartans hit the visitors for six and march on i...

19 October 2013

Tom Talks - after Skelmersdale United

Seeing is believing, or so says Spartans manager Tom Wade after his side's 6-0 FA Trophy hammering of Skelmersdale United at Croft Park. Those who weren't fortunate to be at the game may see that t...

19 October 2013

Feet on the floor says hat-trick hero Hubs

What a difference seven days can make at Blyth Spartans. Last weekend they came away from Skelmersdale United frustrated and annoyed at losing a seven goal thriller to a late goal. Fast forward to...

19 October 2013

Buddle lauds Spartans forward play

Prolific finishing was the order of the day at Croft Park as Spartans put Skelmersdale United and defender Nathan Buddle was quick the pay credit to his side's attacking players. Ash Davis and Dan...

19 October 2013

We learnt our lessons - Davis

Spartans striker Ash Davis reflected on the spectacular FA Trophy demolition of Skelmersdale United and revealed that the dressing room is "bouncing". It's been a good week for the club with the im...

19 October 2013

Blyth Spartans 6-0 Skelmersdale United

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 6-0 Skelmersdale United. Saturday 19th October. Croft Park. FA Trophy First Qualifying Round. Att: 340

17 October 2013

Maguire signs contract

The club can announce that forward Daniel Maguire has put pen to paper on a contract at Blyth Spartans.

17 October 2013

Blyth Spartans vs Skelmersdale United (FA Trophy) - Match Preview

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant FA Trophy First Qualifying Round Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) . Date: 19th October 2013. Kick Off: 15:00

17 October 2013

Around the League – Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Blyth moved up to fourth on the night, but are now fifth in the table after a hard fought victory against a very technical Ilkeston side at Croft Park on Tuesday. A Craig Hubbard penalty and two go...

17 October 2013

Holmes returns to the Robins

The club can confirm that winger Dean Holmes has returned to former club North Shields.

15 October 2013

Tom Talks - after Ilkeston

With the rather youthful complexion of Spartans starting lineup for the game against Ilkeston tonight it would be safe to assume Tom Wade could have mistaken himself for a school teacher. If that i...

15 October 2013

Maguire delighted with “huge” win

It wasn't a bad night for Spartans striker Dan Maguire. Three points sealed, two goals scored and a man of the match award into the bargain as he played a key role in the pulsating win over Ilkesto...

15 October 2013

Blyth Spartans 3-2 Ilkeston

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 3-2 Ilkeston. Tuesday 15th October. Croft Park. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Att: 311

14 October 2013

Around the League – Saturday, 12 October 2013.

On a day in which 18 teams participated in league fixtures, Spartans came away from a trip to the North West pointless, despite a Craig Hubbard hat-trick. The new father, returning from a suspensio...

14 October 2013

Hubbard’s unwanted feat enters the history books

As Spartans midfielder Craig Hubbard completed his first half hat-trick at Skelmersdale United he had club statisticians scrambling to the record books. Remarkably the former West Auckland and Bedl...

14 October 2013

Blyth Spartans vs Ilkeston - Match Preview

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) . Date: Tuesday 15th October 2013. Kick Off: 19:45

12 October 2013

Tom Talks - after Skelmersdale United

After seeing his side take part in game that featured some lethal finishing Tom Wade felt it necessary to draw upon the catchphrase of one of England's most prolific strikers Jimmy Greaves to sum u...

12 October 2013

Hat-trick means little for “gutted” Hubbard

If Spartans midfielder Craig Hubbard felt that the last two weeks had been a rollercoaster following the birth of his son Oscar then he experienced something similar during the defeat at Skelmersda...

12 October 2013

Skelmersdale United 4-3 Blyth Spartans

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Skelmersdale United 4-3 Blyth Spartans. Saturday 12th October. West Lancashire College Stadium. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Attendance: 286

11 October 2013

Skelmersdale United vs Blyth Spartans - Match Preview

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Venue: The West Lanchashire College Stadium (WN8 8EF) Date: 12th October 2013. Kick Off: 15:00

11 October 2013

Scott Bell funeral details released

The details of Scott Bell's funeral have been released via the Scott Bell Fund website.

10 October 2013

Executive Committee Minutes (30 September 2013)

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - 30th Sept 2013. . Attendees: A Platten, K Scott, I Evans, A Bowron, J Freeman, S Frake, T Wade. Apologies: S Ord, C Baxter J Young

9 October 2013

Club sends thank you to Skelmersdale United

The club wishes to send our sincerest thank you to our opponents on Saturday Skelmersdale United. Ahead of the trip to the North West General Manager Ian Evans received an email from United Secreta...

7 October 2013

Nolan signs for Whitley Bay

The club can confirm that the contract of Rob Nolan has been cancelled and the striker has signed for Whitley Bay.

7 October 2013

Podcast released

The first Blyth Spartans Official Podcast of the season has now been released and is available to listen or download on the club's SoundCloud account now.

7 October 2013

Blyth Spartans 2 Nantwich Town 2 (Match Sponsors)

Detailed below is a gallery showing the sponsors from the Blyth Spartans v Nantwich Town match on 5 October 2013.

7 October 2013

Minute applause for Scott

Following the sad passing of former Spartans striker Scott Bell yesterday the club can announce that we will pay our respects with a minute of applause prior to kick off in the Ilkeston game at Cro...