Blyth Spartans News

22 September 2012

Kendrick hails much improved Spartans

Spartans left back Joe Kendrick was thrown into an emergency centre back role following the injury to Jordon Mellish and was proud of his side's improved second half show that earned a replay again...

22 September 2012

We earned it says Farrell

Spartans top scorer Craig Farrell may have drawn a blank against Workington today but was delighted to have seen his side rewarded for a much improved second half show as Tom Berj's injury time goa...

22 September 2012

Last gasp hero Berj delighted

With the clock ticking towards the full time whistle and Spartans looking to making an early exit from the FA Cup, midfielder Tom Berj picked the perfect moment to pop up with his first goal in the...

22 September 2012

Utt-er relief for Shaun

Spartans full back Shaun Utterson earned himself a man of the match award but his overall emotion was one of relief as his side earned another crack at Blue Square North side Workington through Tom...

22 September 2012

Blyth Spartans 1-1 Workington

Blyth Spartans 1-1 Workington. Croft Park. FA Cup Second Qualifying Round. Saturday 22nd September. Attendance: 502

21 September 2012

Workington(H) Match Preview

It's FA Cup time again at Croft Park tomorrow as Blue Square North side Workington are the visitors for a Second Qualifying Round tie. It will be friends reunited as management duo Tommy Cassidy an...

21 September 2012

Blyth Spartans v Workington Programme Preview

Tommy Cassidy will be looking to knock former club Workington out of this season's FA Cup, when the Cumbrian side travel to Croft Park this weekend.

20 September 2012

Blyth Sign Callum Hassan

Blyth Spartans can announce that striker Callum Hassan has joined the club. The 6 foot 4 front man played against Blyth for Hartlepool United, Harrogate Town and Whitby Town last season, scoring in...

20 September 2012

Blyth Bag Brittain

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of right-sided midfielder Martin Brittain. The Cramlington-based 27-year-old started his career at Newcastle United, where he featured in the first team a to...

20 September 2012

Spartans given bye in NSC

The draw for the first round of this season's Northumberland Senior Cup has been made and Spartans have been given a bye to the Quarter Final stage. Also given byes were Ashington, Bedlington Terri...

20 September 2012

Match reaction after the Chorley game - Tommy talks

A sleepless night for a disappointed Tommy Cassidy was followed by a more comfortable morning following the Spartans 3-1 home defeat at the hands of Chorley.

19 September 2012

Blyth Spartans 3 Marine 3 (More Photos)

More images from the 3-3 draw with Marine. Pictures coutesy of Media Image Ltd.

19 September 2012

Vipond urges Spartans to put defeat behind them

Shaun Vipond has called on his Spartans team-mates to put tonight's home defeat to Chorley behind them quickly as they prepare to welcome Workington to Croft Park this coming Saturday. The Reds are...

18 September 2012

Sloppy start to second half killed us says Grant

Spartans keeper Conor Grant feels that the slow start that his side made to the second half ultimately cost them a chance of taking all three points in tonight's 1-3 home defeat to Chorley. The for...

18 September 2012

Blyth Spartans 1-3 Chorley

Blyth Spartans 1-3 Chorley. Croft Park. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Tuesday 18th September. Attendance: 332

18 September 2012

Blyth Spartans v Chorley Programme Preview

Blyth Spartans supporters will be sure to give a big hand to one of Chorley's players this evening - as Ciaran Kilheeney returns to Croft Park.

18 September 2012

Spartans supporting our troops

Regular viewers of Sky Sports' Saturday morning show "Soccer AM" will be aware of a feature they run showing photographs of our armed forces wearing the shirts of the teams they support. On a regul...

18 September 2012

Chorley(h) Match Preview

Saturday's late late show at Matlock Town ensured that Spartans made it five games unbeaten in all competitions and they will look to make it six as Chorley make the trip to Croft Park tonight.

17 September 2012

Blandford and King Depart

The club can announce that Scott Blandford and Paul King have left the club. The club would like to thank them for their efforts at Croft Park.

16 September 2012

Matlock Town reaction- Tommy Talks

Reflecting on his side's 3-1 away win at Matlock Town, Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy was delighted with the three points but insists his side can still strive for more. A sloppy first half show by...

15 September 2012

Davis delighted to make an impact

After scoring his first two competitive goals for Spartans and being the catalyst for the late comeback that saw Spartans take all three points from Matlock Town today, striker Ash Davis revealed h...

15 September 2012

Mellish relishes big win for Spartans

After being drafted in to replace injured centre back Carl Jones, Spartans defender Jordan Mellish played a key part in the 3-1 win over Matlock Town. The former Hartlepool United man was named man...

15 September 2012

Matlock Town 1-3 Blyth Spartans

Matlock Town 1-3 Blyth Spartans. Causeway Lane. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Saturday 15th September. Attendance: 286

14 September 2012

Matlock Town(a) Match Preview

After safely progressing to the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup with the 1-0 win over Garforth Town, Spartans return to League duty tomorrow when they make the trip to Matlock Town.

13 September 2012

Match, MoM or Ball Sponorship available for FA Cup tie

Our home tie against Workington, in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, on Saturday 22nd September is available for Match, MoM or Ball Sponsorship.

12 September 2012

Spartans grant a wish for Callum

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce they have donated an honorary season ticket for the 2012/13 season to eight year old Callum Brown. Callum, as you will be aware, was the subject of a fundra...

12 September 2012

Port of Blyth POTM - Aug 2012 (Presentation)

Prior to the Marine game (1 September 2012) Colin Bassam of the Port of Blyth, was hand to present Robert Dale with his award for being the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for August 2012.

10 September 2012

Vipond anticipating tough task against former club

Coming up against a former club is always some special but to come up against them in the FA Cup takes it to a new level and that is what faces Spartans midfielder Shaun Vipond. Today's FA Cup Seco...

10 September 2012

Familiar faces for Tommy in FA Cup

Spartans have been rewarded for their victory over Garforth Town with another home tie in the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round and will face manager Tommy Cassidy's former club Workington.

10 September 2012

FA Cup draw today

The 1-0 victory over Garforth Town on Saturday was enough to see Spartans go into the draw for the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round. Phil Airey's first half finish gave Tommy Cassidy's men the win an...