Blyth Spartans News

26 January 2013

Team unity is key for Grant

After reflecting on his first six months at Croft Park, Spartans keeper Conor Grant feels that the club are in a far better position to progress and that belief is underpinned by his feeling that e...

25 January 2013

FC United Game OFF

After a pitch inspection at Gigg Lane this afternoons game has been call off. The pitch is still covered with snow and frozen below, with more snow forecast. Watch this website for details of rearr...

24 January 2013

Spartans to release monthly Podcast

Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce that we will be producing our first ever official podcast which will be available for download from the club website and other sources on February 20th.

22 January 2013

Shaun Vipond leaves the Spartans

Blyth Spartans can announce that midfielder Shaun Vipond has left the club. Everyone at Croft Park would like to thank Shaun for his efforts at the club and would like to wish him all the best in t...

22 January 2013

Doodson Sports Cup game postponed

Due to the postponement of tonight's game between our potential opponents North Ferriby v's Sheffield F.C. in The Doodson Cup, our game on Tuesday 29th Jan against the winners of the tie has been p...

20 January 2013

Good luck Callum

Everybody at Spartans would like to wish season ticket holder Callum Brown(pictured above with midfielder Neal Hooks) and his parents Neil and Sharon the very best of luck as he travels to St Louis...

18 January 2013

Kendal Town Game - OFF

Tomorrows match at home to Kendal has been postponed due to the amount of snow on the pitch as well as some frozen areas of the playing surface.

18 January 2013

Spartans and Radio Northumberland announcement

Following the success of their coverage of the FC United of Manchester game in November, Blyth Spartans and Radio Northumberland are delighted to announce that the station will be covering at least...

18 January 2013

Spartans vs Kendal Town

Because of the forcast weather situation a pitch inspection has been arranged for 3pm today (Friday). As things stand the public areas at Croft Park are frozen with solid ice which is unlikely to t...

16 January 2013

Kendrick on transfer list

The Club can announce that by mutual agreement Joe Kendrick has been placed on the transfer list.

14 January 2013

Jennings eager to take Spartans chance

Spartans striker Andy Jennings is determined to make the most of the opportunity handed to him and ensure that his career at Croft Park extends beyond the end of the season. Since signing from Nort...

14 January 2013

Port of Blyth POTM - Dec 2012 (Presentation)

Prior to the Matlock Town game (5 January 2013) Colin Bassam of the Port of Blyth, was hand to present Ritchie Slaughter with his award for being the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for December...

14 January 2013

Executive Committee Minutes (7 January 2013)

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - 7th Jan 2013 Attendees: A Platten, J Young, I Evans, K Scott, A Bowron, C Baxter, S Ord, J Freeman. Apologies: S Frake

12 January 2013

Atkinson feels his side deserved more

Spartans manager Paddy Atkinson reflected on his side's 0-1 loss at Chorley and whilst he was gutted about the defeat, he took a lot of heart from the performance. Spartans had their chances to tak...

12 January 2013

Nothing I could do about wonder goal - Grant

After returning to the Spartans lineup keeper Conor Grant put on an impressive show against a very direct Chorley side, only to be beaten by a twenty yard effort from the home side's midfielder Dal...

12 January 2013

Either side could have won it says Hooks

Spartans midfielder Neal Hooks praised his side's battling qualities after the 0-1 defeat at Chorley and felt the game was there for either side to win. Only a superb long range effort from Magpies...

12 January 2013

Chorley 1-0 Blyth Spartans

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Chorley 1-0 Blyth Spartans. Saturday 12th January. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Victory Park Stadium. Attendance: 608

10 January 2013

Home draw in the Doodson Sports Cup

We have been drawn at home to the winners of North Ferriby v Sheffield FC, our tie is to played on Tue 29th Jan, KO 7:45, the full draw is :-

9 January 2013

Paddy praises Spartan spirit

After watching his side seal their place in the last sixteen of the Doodson Sports Cup with an epic 5-3 win over Stocksbridge Park Steels, Spartans manager Paddy Atkinson revealed his pride at seei...

9 January 2013

Birthday boy Maguire delighted to be off the mark

On the day he celebrated his twentieth birthday Spartans striker Dan Maguire scored his maiden goal in the green and white and sealed a 5-3 Doodson Sport Cup win over Stocksbridge Park Steels, not...

9 January 2013

Dale feels tie should have been over

Spartans winger Robbie Dale reflected on the 5-3 Doodson Sports Cup win over Stocksbridge Park Steels and insisted extra time should have never been needed. It was Dale who gave Spartans a 4-3 lead...

9 January 2013

Cup can be big for us - Stanger

There maybe many players and fans around the league who believe that the Doodson Sport Cup is way down their club's list of priorities but Spartans midfielder Jack Stanger isn't amongst them as he...

9 January 2013

Stocksbridge Park Steels 3-5 Blyth Spartans(A.E.T)

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Stocksbridge Park Steels 3-5 Blyth Spartans. Tuesday 8th January. Doodson Sport Cup. The Look Local Stadium. Attendance: 32(Thirty Two)

7 January 2013

Transfer Updates

The club can confirm that the loan deals for Newcastle United duo Michael Riley and Marcus Maddison have now expired and the pair have returned to St James Park.

6 January 2013

Blyth Spartans 2 Matlock Town 1 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos from the game between Blyth Spartans and Matlock Town which saw the Spartans secure their first league win of 2013. Blyth Captain, Wayne Buchanan opened the scori...

6 January 2013

Tom talks - Matlock Town reaction

If Spartans assistant manager Tom Wade ever wants to start a new career then based upon his reaction to his side's 2-1 win over Matlock Town a career in building houses may be in order. He was keen...

6 January 2013

Child’s play for skipper as Spartans restore some Faith

It's been a good two weeks for Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan both at home and professionally. His wife Laura gave birth to their new baby daughter Faith over the festive period and Buchanan has s...

6 January 2013

Slaughter happy to stand up well

Spartans jack of all trades Richie Slaughter was delighted to have played his part in his first win since his return to the club in the 2-1 win over Matlock Town. After returning to Croft Park from...

5 January 2013

Hard work but we deserved it - Dale

Spartans winger Robbie Dale reflected on a job well done as his side took all three points for the first time since mid November with a 2-1 victory over Matlock Town. Dale was at his best in the wi...

5 January 2013

Blyth Spartans 2-1 Matlock Town

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-1 Matlock Town. Saturday 5th January. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Croft Park. Attendance: 311