Blyth Spartans News

4 August 2010

Sponsors Night Presentations

At the recent Presentation Night there was the traditional handing out of the sponsored kits.

2 August 2010

Hamilton Academical 0 Blyth Spartans 4 (Match Summary)

Blyth travelled to South Lanarkshire to face Hamilton Academical side that had finished a highly creditable seventh in last season's Scottish Premier League.

1 August 2010

Gareth Williams Statement

Gareth Williams, the captain of Blue Square Bet North club Blyth Spartans has spoken about his departure from the club. . Williams, 30, joined Northern League side Whitley Bay last week having mov...

30 July 2010

Final Friendly Arranged

Blyth Spartans will play at home to Durham City in the final friendly of our build up to the 2010/11 season on Saturday 7th August KO 3pm

30 July 2010

Williams departs for Whitley Bay

The club can confirm that defender and captain Gareth Williams has informed manager Mick Tait that he would like to leave the club to join Whitley Bay.

29 July 2010

Blyth Spartans 3 Bedlington Terriers 1 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the pre-season friendley between Blyth Spartans and local rivals from the Northern League; Bedlington Terriers. Blyth ran out eventual winne...

29 July 2010

Supporters Club AGM Tonight

Just a reminder that prior to the Sponsors Evening tonight the Supporters Club will hold their AGM in the Sports Bar at 7pm.

29 July 2010

Sponsors’ Evening Tonight (7.30pm)

The annual Sponsors Evening will take place Thursday 29th July commencing 7:30pm in the Social Club, as usual supporters and sponsors will have the opportunity to sponsor your favourite players kit...

26 July 2010

Supporters Club Committee Meeting (July 17 2010) - Minutes

Minutes of the Blyth Spartans Supporters Club Committee meeting held on 17/07/10 Present: Bobby Bell, David Wall, Brian Davison, Andrew Westgarth, Deborah Wall, Brian Bell, Scott Dewhurst, Gillian...

25 July 2010

Williams Update / Post Spennymoor Review

Blue Square Bet North club Blyth Spartans' captain Gareth Williams is being courted by Northern League side Whitley Bay.

20 July 2010

Pre-Season ‘Training’ Game Announced

The club can announce that an additional pre-season friendly has been arranged. On Sunday 1st August the club will travel to face new Assistant Manager Chris Swailes' former side Hamilton Academica...

19 July 2010

Blyth Spartans XI 4 North Shields XI 4 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from the Anth Lowther benefit match between a Blyth Spartans XI; which included most of the treble winning team, and a North Shields XI.

19 July 2010

Season Tickets Now Available On-Line

SpartansFans should note that Season Tickets for the upcoming season are now available via the

18 July 2010

Blyth Spartans 0 East Stirlingshire 2 (Match Report)

Saturday 17th July 2010. Attendance - 221 - Jake Cunningham (sub Mark Cook 45 min), Stephen Harrison, Phil Cave, Michael Tait, Wayne Buchanan, Gareth Williams (sub Chris Swailes 45 min), Neal Hooks...

18 July 2010

Blyth Spartans 0 East Stirlingshire 2 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from Blyth's fourth pre-season match in seven days, which saw the visitors from the Scottish Third Division, run out as eventual winners.

17 July 2010

Reminder - Anth Lowther Benefit Match TODAY at 2pm

A Blyth Spartans select team that will include team mates of Anth and managed by Harry Dunn, will play against a North Shields select team at Croft Park TODAY KO 2pm, admission will be by donation...

16 July 2010

Blyth Spartans 0 Sunderland XI 1 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from Blyth's third pre season friendly of the week, against a Sunderland XI side that included several internationals. The game ended with a one...

16 July 2010

Blyth Spartans 0 Greenock Morton 0 (Match Photos)

Find a selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from the pre season friendly between Blyth Spartans and Scottish Division 1 outfit Greenock Morton, which saw a very compeditive match that...

15 July 2010

Sunderland Send Strong Squad

Sunderland's website has given an indication of a strong looking reserve team that is likely to face Blyth Spartans tonight (7.30 kick off at Croft Park) which is as follows: -

15 July 2010

Fantasy Football 2010-2011

As has been the case for the last few seasons, the supporters club will be running their annual Fantasy Football competition, which is a private league run through the official Premier League compe...

12 July 2010

Seven sign on for the Spartans

Following the weekend's friendly win against Berwick Rangers, seven of last season's squad signed registration forms for the Blue Square Bet North, these were the following: -

12 July 2010

Blyth Spartans sign Phil Cave

The club can announce the signing of left back The 23 year old started his career at Newcastle United and upon his release from the Magpies, he trained briefly with Blyth before trialing with David...

12 July 2010

Simon Todd and Darren Craddock leave the club

The club can confirm that midfielder Simon Todd and defender Darren Craddock have left the club to join Durham City and Whitby Town respectively.

12 July 2010

New Physio Appointed

Blyth Spartans have acted quickly in replacing the departing Gary Neasham with the appointment of Susan Coates as the club's physiotherapist.

11 July 2010

Blyth Spartans 3 Berwick Rangers 0 (Match Reaction)

Blyth Spartans manager Mick Tait was pleased with his side's 3-0 defeat of Berwick Rangers in its first pre-season friendly.

11 July 2010

Blyth Spartans 3 Berwick Rangers 0 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from Blyth's opening pre-season friendley against Scottish 3rd Division side Berwick Rangers, which saw the Spartans cruise to a comfortable 3.0...

5 July 2010

Gary Neasham leaves the Club

Blyth Spartans regretfully announce that physiotherapist Gary Neasham has left after six years at the club to take up a full time position at Gateshead FC.

4 July 2010

Pre-Season Update

Blyth Spartans are gearing up for the new season with training having started and a batch of attractive pre-season friendlies on the horizon – with a discount ticket offer available.

3 July 2010

New Home Kit Revealed

Today saw the unveiling of the new Blyth Spartans' home shirt for the 2010-2011 Blue Square Bet North league campaign. As with the last few seasons the kit will be manufactured by Italian Sportswea...

1 July 2010

Blyth Spartans League Fixtures 2010 - 2011

Today saw the announcement of the fixtures for Blyth Spartans 2010-2011 Blue Square Bet North campaign, which are as follows: -