Blyth Spartans News

9 December 2012

Blyth Spartans 1 FC United of Manchester 2 (Match action photos)

A late selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the first ever meeting of Blyth Spartans and FC Utd of Manchester, which saw the visitors leaving with all three points.

9 December 2012

Marine game - reaction

Despite seeing his side lose 5-1 at Marine on Saturday Blyth Spartans' Assistant Manager Tom Wade took some positives from the performance.

7 December 2012

Spartans Register Duo

The club can announce that it has registered two new players in midfielders Scott Canham and Matthew Wade.

7 December 2012

Half Season Tickets

This year Blyth Spartans will again be offering the "half season ticket" starting with the game at Croft Park on Boxing Day against Whitby Town.

6 December 2012

Stanger makes England Colleges Squad

Spartans midfielder Jack Stanger has been selected by the England Colleges squad following his recent trials. The former Consett player was successful in advancing through the North East and Northe...

2 December 2012

Blyth Spartans 1-2 FC United of Manchester

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 1-2 FC United of Manchester. Saturday 1st December. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Croft Park. Attendance: 617

1 December 2012

Radio coverage for FC United game

Now that today's game against FC United of Manchester has been given the go ahead Spartans fans has two options to listen to the game if they can't make it down to Croft Park.

1 December 2012

FC United Match On

Following a pitch inspection at 8.30 this morning todays match against FC United of Manchester is definitely ON. The Club would like to thank match referee Elton Martin for inspecting the pitch ear...

30 November 2012

Blyth Spartans v FC United of Manchester Programme Preview

Facing a Manchester-based side boasting Neville in defence and Giggs in midfield this weekend, some Blyth fans might just be fooled into thinking that Spartans are competing against Premier League...

30 November 2012

Pitch Inspection (Sat - 9am)

Due to the current cold spell, there will be a pitch inspection at 9am on Saturday morning.

30 November 2012

Twelfth man vital for Wade

As Spartans make their final preparations to welcome FC United of Manchester to Croft Park, assistant manager Tom Wade has stressed the importance of the Croft Park faithful to his side. With the t...

30 November 2012

Stanger set for England College trial

Spartans midfielder Jack Stanger will miss the visit of FC United of Manchester on Saturday as he travels to Telford for a trial with the England Colleges Under 19 squad. The eighteen year old was...

27 November 2012

AFC Fylde game off

This evening's fixture between AFC Fylde and Blyth Spartans has been postponed, due to a waterlogged pitch.

26 November 2012

AFC Fylde(a) Match Preview

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant After extending their unbeaten home run to seven games, Spartans are back on their travels again as they travel to AFC Fylde. It'll be the...

26 November 2012

Stanger happy to be a Jack of all trades

Since signing for Spartans from Northern League side Consett, midfielder Jack Stanger has played in four different positions across the midfield but insists he will will play anyway for the team. E...

26 November 2012

We are all in this together-Wade

Looking back on the first month of his return to Blyth Spartans, assistant manager Tom Wade has seen improvements in all aspects of the club but feels the main one would be the team spirit amongst...

25 November 2012

Blyth Spartans 1 Nantwich Town 1 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Nantwich Town which saw both teams share the points in a hard fought battle.

25 November 2012

Nantwich Town game - reaction

A little more love and understanding will improve his Blyth Spartans side says manager Paddy Atkinson.

25 November 2012

Club Shop Christmas Opening

The Club Shop will be open on the match days of the 1st and 15th December and also on Sunday 8th December between 2 & 3.30pm. In the event of a postponement to the match on 15th the Shop will be op...

25 November 2012

Buchanan wanted result over goal glory

Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan reflected on his first goal of the season in the 1-1 draw with Nantwich Town and insisted that he was focused on being disappointed not to get the win rather than hi...

24 November 2012

Vipond looking forward to a challenging week

A 1-1 draw against Nantwich Town began a tough seven days for Blyth Spartans as they prepare to face two top sides in the next week. A trip to AFC Fylde is quickly followed by the visit of FC Unite...

24 November 2012

Maddison happy to get match time

After signing on loan for a month from Newcastle United, winger Marcus Maddison made his Spartans debut in the 1-1 draw with Nantwich Town at Croft Park. The Durham born youngster started on the le...

24 November 2012

Blyth Spartans 1-1 Nantwich Town

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 1-1 Nantwich Town. Saturday 24th November. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Croft Park. Attendance: 299

24 November 2012

MATCH ON !!

Despite a hard overnight frost today's match against Nantwich Town is on.

23 November 2012

Blyth Spartans v Nantwich Town Programme Preview

Blyth Spartans welcome Nantwich Town manager Jimmy Quinn back to Croft Park this weekend, hoping that he leaves as disappointed as he did on his last visit.

23 November 2012

Nantwich Town(h) Match Preview

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant After Tuesday's Northumberland Senior Cup exit at the hands of Whitley Bay, Spartans are back in Evo-Stik Northern Premier League action as...

23 November 2012

Spartans Sign Marcus Maddison

Blyth Spartans can announce the loan signing of Newcastle United youngster Marcus Maddison for an initial period of a month.

22 November 2012

Atkinson upbeat on new faces

After completing his first week as permanent manager of Spartans, Paddy Atkinson has revealed that he and his assistant Tom Wade are working hard to bring in new faces to the club. Since the duo to...

21 November 2012

We need to be more prolific says Paddy

As he reflected on his side's exit from the Northumberland Senior Cup at the hands of Whitley Bay, Paddy Atkinson bemoaned Spartans' lack of a killer touch. Atkinson's side got themselves into seve...

21 November 2012

Whitley Bay 2-0 Blyth Spartans

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Whitley Bay 2-0 Blyth Spartans. Tuesday 20th November. Northumberland Senior Cup Quarter Final Replay. Hillheads. Attendance: 527