Blyth Spartans News

31 October 2010

Corby Town 3 Blyth Spartans 4 (Match Report)

A wonder goal from left back Phil Cave (pictured left) was the pick of the bunch as Blyth recorded their third successive league win in a seven goal thriller at the Rockingham Triangle.

31 October 2010

Port of Blyth POTM - Oct 2010

JOHN ALEXANDER - OCTOBER 2010 In a month that started off poorly for the Spartans with two defeats, but ended strongly with three wins, the stand out player was striker John Alexander.

30 October 2010

Spartans Girls have successful race night

On Friday 29 October the girls had their second successful race night raising lots towards the end of season tournament in Skegness. The Girls club would like thank everyone who organised the night...

30 October 2010

Spartans Girls get two shirt sponsors

The Spartans Girls have now only one team who play in the Under 14 section of the Northumberland Girls League and have recently like the mens team found two shirt sponsors. The main front of shirt...

28 October 2010

Hall of Fame - Mick Dagless

An extremely gifted footballer with the ability to produce the unexpected, Mick Dagless, was a crowd favourite at Croft Park throughout the 70's.

28 October 2010

Hall of Fame - Eddie Alder

John ‘Eddie' Alder was a small, wiry & permanently bald stalwart of Blyth's midfield for 12 years from 1966 to 1978.

26 October 2010

Blyth Spartans 3 Hyde 0 (Sponsors)

Detailed below is a gallery of the Sponsors for the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Hyde held on Saturday 23 October 2010.

26 October 2010

Supporters Club Committee Meeting (23rd October 2010) - Minutes

Minutes of the Blyth Spartans Supporters Club Committee meeting held on 18/09/10 Present: Bobby Bell, David Wall, Deborah Wall, Brian Bell, Scott Dewhurst, Gillian Wall, David Charlton, Neil Welch,...

26 October 2010

Exec Committee Meeting (25 Oct 2010)

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING ON MONDAY 25th October 2010. Present: A Bowron, J Freeman & S Frake, A Platten, S Ord, K Scott, J Young, C Baxter

24 October 2010

Blyth Spartans 3 Hyde 0 (Match Report)

Birthday boy Chris Swailes couldn't Hyde his delight following a goal and a performance to savour at Croft Park.

24 October 2010

Blyth Spartans 3 Hyde 0 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the match between Blyth Spartans and bottom of the league Hyde; which saw the Spartans run out comfortable three nil winners.

24 October 2010

Blyth Spartans 3 Hyde 0 (Match Reaction)

Having reached his 40th birthday earlier in the week Blyth Spartans' central defender Chris Swailes had further cause to celebrate on Saturday - scoring with a stunning header and coming close wit...

22 October 2010

Match Day Sponsorship Opportunities

Match day sponsorship opportunities are still available for this season. Details are listed below, but you can always contact

21 October 2010

Northumberland Senior Cup Date

Our N.S.C. tie against North Shields at Croft Park will take place Tuesday 23rd of November kick off 7.30pm

19 October 2010

Life Begins for Swailes

Today sees Blyth Spartans Assistant Manager and Central Defender Chris Swailes turn 40 years old!

18 October 2010

Eastwood Town 0 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Reaction)

Blyth Spartans manager Mick Tait believes that his side paid the penalty for two successful spot kicks by his captain Paul Brayson in the game at Eastwood Town on Saturday. The Spartans won the gam...

17 October 2010

Eastwood Town 0 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Report)

A regal performance at the Coronation Ground, crowned by two spot kicks from skipper Paul Brayson earned a welcome three points for a galvanized Blyth Spartans.

15 October 2010

HMS Blyth & Your Chance To Wear The Shirt…

... All in aid of charity! On Sunday the 28th of November the crew of HMS Blyth (pictured below) will be playing the newly formed Blyth Spartans AFC Under 18's squad here at Croft Park kick off 11...

15 October 2010

Tait dizzy for Gillespie

With the recent departure of goalkeeper Sam Grieveson, Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that they have signed goalkeeper Mark Gillespie on a month's loan from Carlisle United.

13 October 2010

North Shields in the Senior Cup

Last night saw North Shields win 3-0 against Morpeth in the Northumberland Senior Cup. This will mean that North Shields will face Blyth Spartans in the next round and will see a reunion with forme...

12 October 2010

Exec Committee Meeting (11 Oct 2010)

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING ON MONDAY 11th October 2010. Present: A Bowron, J Freeman & S Frake, A Platten, S Ord, K Scott, J Young, C Baxter

12 October 2010

Premier Sports TV

The Blue Square Bet Premier is back on Television in the UK. In a joint venture, Conference Clubs and Premier Sports TV are bringing fans 30 live games a season

11 October 2010

New Sponsor for Kingsway End

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce new sponsors for the stand at the Kingsway end of the ground, which will now be called the 'Quantum Elite Stand'.

11 October 2010

Reduction in Playing Squad

The Club can confirm that following the Executives Committee's decision to reduce the playing budget the Manager has now reduced the playing squad with four players leaving the Club. Ian Graham is...

10 October 2010

Blyth Spartans 1 Gainsborough Trinity 3 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and the Leagues bottom team; Gainsborough Trinity, which saw the visitors leave with all three points after...

10 October 2010

Blyth Spartans 1 Gainsborough Trinity 3 (Match Report)

On a miserable day for Spartans, Gainsborough punished some basic errors from the home side to leave Blyth boss Mick Tait reflecting on what has been a difficult week at Croft Park.

10 October 2010

Blyth Spartans 1 Gainsborough Trinity 3 (Match Reaction)

While the new Government's Comprehensive Spending Review, due to be published later this month, is likely to introduce cuts across the board Blyth Spartans' own financial monitoring system has alre...

8 October 2010

Calvin Smith Released

Blyth Spartans can announce that midfielder Calvin Smith has been released by the club, in the wake of the decision to reduce the playing budget.

8 October 2010

Grieveson Released

Young goalkeeper Sam Grieveson has been released by the club as part of the budget cut backs.

7 October 2010

Stephen Harrison joins Spennymoor Town

The first departure from the first team squad as a result of the reduced playing budget is full back Stephen Harrison.