Blyth Spartans News

2 November 2012

Blyth Spartans v Stafford Rangers Programme Preview

Paddy Atkinson will be hoping for a fireworks display from his side this weekend - after their midweek Halloween horror show.

1 November 2012

Worksop game - reaction

Spartans manager Paddy Atkinson spoke after last night's 8-1 defeat at Worksop. "You wouldn't see some of our play at school-boy level," he said. "I felt for our front three in the first half becau...

1 November 2012

Worksop Town 8-1 Blyth Spartans

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Worksop Town 8-1 Blyth Spartans. Wednesday 31st October. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Windsor Food Service Stadium. Attendance: 305

30 October 2012

Worksop Town(a) Match Preview

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Spartans will travel to Worksop Town tomorrow night hoping to inflict a Halloween horror on the Tigers as Paddy Atkinson will hope his side...

29 October 2012

Frickley game - reaction

Following a week of James Bond celebrations and fervour including the 50th anniversary of the first Bond film –Dr. No, Blyth Spartans referenced the mood on Saturday at Croft Park not, sadly, with...

28 October 2012

Ryan happy to be a Spartan

After scoring his maiden strike in a Spartans shirt recent signing Ryan McGorrigan revealed he was settling into the club quickly and stated he hopes for more goals to come. The striker was signed...

28 October 2012

Mason happy to be off the mark

Spartans winger Lee Mason scored his first goal of the season as he got the first goal of four in the 4-2 win over Frickley Athletic. His thirty seventh minute effort was the former Hartlepool Unit...

28 October 2012

Airey hoping for his Phil of goals after comeback

Spartans striker Phil Airey made his return from a groin injury and helped Spartans to three points as the Amble born front man scored a brace in a 4-2 win and he was positive about his own prospec...

28 October 2012

Blyth Spartans 4 Frickley Ath 2 (Match action photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Frickley Athletic, which saw three late goals; two from Substitute Phil Airey and a first goal for Ryan...

27 October 2012

Blyth Spartans 4-2 Frickley Athletic

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 4-2 Frickley Athletic. Croft Park. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Saturday 20th October. Attendance: 288

26 October 2012

Blyth Spartans 1 Rushall Olympic 1 (Match action photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Rushall Olympic, which saw a penalty for each team in each half, result in a draw.

26 October 2012

Blyth Spartans v Frickley Athletic Programme Preview

Spartans welcome Frickley to Croft Park this weekend, for their first meeting since Blyth pipped Athletic to the 2005/06 Unibond Premier League title.

26 October 2012

Carl King

Following a review of the clubs requirements and staff structure, it is with regret that the Club has decided to release Goal Keeping Coach, Carl King. The Club would like to take this opportunity...

25 October 2012

Paddy uses programme to explain his point

Caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson has felt the need to explain his recent comments to the media - after a group of fans took issue with them on the unofficial Blyth Spartans fans' forum.

22 October 2012

Rushall game - reaction

A pallid first half was followed by a perkier one in the game at Croft Park on Saturday.

22 October 2012

Port of Blyth POTM - Sept 2012 (Presentation)

Prior to the Rushall Olympic game (20 October 2012) Colin Bassam of the Port of Blyth, was hand to present Jordon Mellish with his award for being the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for Septembe...

22 October 2012

Charity sponsor deal for Spartans keepers

Spartans keepers Conor Grant and Matty Hunter are wearing new training kit thanks to a sponsorship deal with the charity Breathtakers. Once the deal was in place Goalkeeper Coach Carl King was able...

20 October 2012

Bay test in Senior Cup for Spartans

The draw for the Quarter Finals of the Northumberland Senior Cup has been made and Spartans have been paired with Whitley Bay. The tie will take place at Croft Park and will take place before Satur...

20 October 2012

Donnelly delighted at Croft Park debut

New signing Darryll Donnelly made his home debut for Spartans in the draw with Rushall Olympic and walked away with the man of the match award but was just happy to have experienced the Croft Park...

20 October 2012

Farrell wants more consistency from Spartans

Spartans top scorer Craig Farrell demanded more consistency from his side after another patchy show against Rushall Olympic meant that his late penalty was required to take a point from the Midland...

20 October 2012

Vipond credits Paddy and Tom with comeback

Spartans midfielder Shaun Vipond feels that the new ideas of managerial duo Paddy Atkinson and Tom Wade were the main reason behind the late comeback against Rushall Olympic. An eighty eighth minut...

20 October 2012

Blyth Spartans 1-1 Rushall Olympic

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 1-1 Rushall Olympic. Croft Park. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Saturday 20th October. Attendance: 343

19 October 2012

Hassan Released

Blyth Spartans can announce that striker Callam Hassan has been released by the club. We would like to thank Callum for his time at Croft Park and wish him all the best in his future career,

19 October 2012

King praises Matty in the Hunt for number one spot

Spartans goalkeeper coach Carl King has praised the attitude and commitment of Matty Hunter as he patiently waits for his chance in the first team. Nineteen year old Hunter has found his route into...

19 October 2012

Blyth Spartans v Rushall Olympic Programme Preview

In a year which has seen the "Olympic Spirit" come to the fore, Spartans will be hoping to demoralise their opponents this weekend.

19 October 2012

Rushall Olympic(h) Match Preview

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant For the first time in just over a month Spartans return to Croft Park for an Evo-Stik Northern Premier League fixture as Rushall Olympic ma...

19 October 2012

MATCH LIVE ON BBC NEWCASTLE!

We are delighted to announce that tomorrow's home game against Rushall Olympic will be broadcast live on the radio by BBC Newcastle.

19 October 2012

Spartans Sign Ryan McGorrigan

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of striker Ryan McGorrigan following a spell at Gateshead.

15 October 2012

Buxton game - post match reaction

A devilish bounce leading to a ‘freak' goal deflated the Spartans at Buxton on Saturday according to caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson.

14 October 2012

Wade delighted to be back despite defeat

After being drafted in to assist Caretaker Manager Paddy Atkinson, Spartans new assistant manager Tom Wade was happy to be back in the dugout despite the 0-2 defeat at Buxton. The former Gateshead...