Blyth Spartans News

27 March 2013

Ashton Game ON

Following a pitch inspection by a local referee at 1.00pm today the away game against Ashton Utd will go ahead as planned this evening (Wednesday). The team coach will be leaving Blyth at 2.30pm

27 March 2013

Sportsmans Dinner - Limited Availability

The club can confirm that all of the tables for the Sportsmans Dinner have been allocated.

26 March 2013

League Programme Extended Until 4th May

"The 2012-2013 season has been challenging to all clubs as they have on many occasions been subjected to many postponements due to long spells of bad weather. . Recent Arctic conditions causing on...

24 March 2013

Tom’s thoughts on the FC United of Manchester game

The banners read ‘Supporters not Customers' and ‘Making Friends not Millionaires' at Gigg Lane Bury on Saturday. And as the millionaire Premier League footballers were putting their expensive feet...

24 March 2013

Lack of concentration cost us - Cook

After finally making his Spartans debut keeper Mark Cook revealed that he was disappointed that his side came away from FC United of Manchester empty handed. An early Joe Kendrick header wasn't eno...

24 March 2013

Hubbard feels loss was hard on solid Spartans

Spartans midfielder Craig Hubbard felt his side were well worthy of a point as they left Gigg Lane empty handed following a 1-2 reverse at the hands of FC United of Manchester. Two late goals from...

24 March 2013

FC United of Manchester 2-1 Blyth Spartans

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant FC United of Manchester 2-1 Blyth Spartans. Saturday 23rd March. Gigg Lane. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Attendance: 1730

21 March 2013

Spartans to launch new YouTube channel

Blyth Spartans' latest venture into new media is sure to be a "Hit" with supporters - as the club has set up a brand new YouTube channel.

20 March 2013

Gigg Lane - Information for Visiting Supporters

The club have been informed that Blyth supporters, intending to travel to Gigg Lane for the fixture with FC United of Manchester this coming Saturday (23rd March), Spartans fans will have to use Tu...

19 March 2013

Fixtures Pile Up!. Kendal Town Game Rearranged.

Due to the postponement of tonight's game against Kendal Town, (and no available Tuesdays remaining), the match has now been rearranged for Thursday 18th April, 7:45 KO at Croft Park.

19 March 2013

Competition is King for Carl

After returning to the club last month Spartans goalkeeper coach Carl King has expressed his satisfaction at the strength in depth available to new manager Tom Wade when it comes to the goalkeeping...

19 March 2013

Kendal Town - Match OFF

Following a 1.30pm pitch inspection Blyth Spartans can confirm that tonight's game with Kendal Town has been called off.

18 March 2013

March Podcast available now

The March edition of the official Blyth Spartans Podcast is now available to listen or download from the club's official SoundCloud account. You can find it by clicking

18 March 2013

Spartans appoint Cornforth as Coach

The club can announce that the experienced John Cornforth has been brought in to assist Tom Wade until the end of the season in the role of first team coach.

18 March 2013

Kendrick is staying at Spartans

Blyth Spartans have removed Joe Kendrick from the transfer list - following discussions between the defender and manager Tom Wade.

18 March 2013

Kendal Match - Pitch Inspection

Re; our game at Croft Park against Kendal Town tomorrow Tuesday 19th March KO 7:45. Due to the current condition of the pitch, (waterlogged in places) and the unfavourable weather forecast for th...

18 March 2013

March Podcast available tonight

The March edition of the official Blyth Spartans podcast will be available to download from the club's Soundcloud account from 9pm tonight. Produced in association with Radio Northumberland the sho...

17 March 2013

Tom’s thoughts on the Ilkeston game

As much as the three points gained on Saturday pleased Spartans manager Tom Wade it was the endeavour shown by his side which gave him reason to be cheerful.

16 March 2013

Mullen praises new boss Wade

After playing his part in Spartans last gasp win over Ilkeston left back Damen Mullen revealed his delight at the impact of new manager Tom Wade. The former Harrogate manager stepped up to take ove...

16 March 2013

Our attitude won it - Kendrick

Spartans matchwinner Joe Kendrick praised his team mates following the last gasp win over Ilkeston FC today. The defender crashed home an injury time penalty to give his side three points and was d...

16 March 2013

Blyth Spartans 3-2 Ilkeston FC

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 3-2 Ilkeston FC. Saturday 16th March. Croft Park. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Attendance: 326

15 March 2013

Vacancy for Programme Editor

Blyth Spartans are looking for a new voluntary Programme Editor for the 2013/14 season. This role will see you incorporated into a thriving - and ever improving - media department. This makes it an...

15 March 2013

Ilkeston game on Radio Northumberland

Tomorrow's home fixture against Ilkeston will be broadcast live on Radio Northumberland. You can join the station's Head of Sport Jonny Hall and Spartans Press Officer Mark Carruthers from 2pm with...

15 March 2013

Spartans Sign Mark Cook

The club can announce the signing of goalkeeper Mark Cook The 24-year-old started his career at Newcastle United, before moving to Hartlepool United. Upon his release from Victoria Park he trialled...

15 March 2013

Lets do this together - Wade

As he prepares to take charge of his first Blyth Spartans game since his appointment as manager on Tuesday Tom Wade has issued a rallying call to everyone connected with the club. Ilkeston are the...

15 March 2013

Spartans shirt to help Cancer challenge funds

Spartans have donated a shirt signed by the whole squad to help two North East lads who are undertaking a massive challenge to support cancer charities. The shirt was presented to Kevin Moore of NU...

13 March 2013

Wade experience key for Buchanan

Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan revealed that he feels new manager Tom Wade's experience will help his side improve throughout the rest of the season. The former Gateshead and Harrogate manager was...

12 March 2013

Tom on BBC radio

New Spartans manager Tom Wade will be interviewed on BBC Newcastle's 'Total Sport' programme at about 6.35pm tonight.

12 March 2013

Spartans appoint Wade

Blyth Spartans can announce that following the resignation of Paddy Atkinson on Friday Tom Wade will be taking charge of the team for the rest of the season.

11 March 2013

Paddy Atkinson - Spartans Managerial Record

With Paddy Atkinson stepping down as manager of Blyth Spartans by handing in resignation letter on Friday, detailed below is a breakdown of Paddy's record as Spartans manager over his two spells in...