Blyth Spartans News

12 February 2010

Message from Chris Lowther

On behalf of Sheila, Hugo and all of Anth's family and friends I would like to express our utmost gratitude for everything Blyth Spartans FC have done at this very sad time.

11 February 2010

Ashington AFC 4 Spartans U10s 5

For the second match in a row, the U10s were still asleep at kick off, despite it being 11:30. Yet again we were a goal down within the minutes as Ashington ran through the defence and scored. To...

11 February 2010

Poster Sites, Thank You + Distribution

Blyth Spartans wish to take this opportunity of thanking each and every company, shop, public house and association that have been advertising our matches this season to date. The full list of thos...

10 February 2010

Doninger to Sligo?

Blyth Spartans' midfielder Mark Doninger is continuing to rack up the miles in search of a full time contract, as he has headed over to Ireland for a week long trial with Sligo Rovers.

10 February 2010

Port of Blyth POTM - Jan 2010 (Presentation)

Prior to the home game against Harrogate Town, Colin Bassam from the Port of Blyth was on hand to present Paul Brayson with the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for January 2010.

10 February 2010

Blyth Spartans 1 Harrogate Town 0 (Sponsors)

A photo gallery of the sponsors for the Blyth Spartans v Harrogate Town match on 9 February 2010.

10 February 2010

Anth Lowther Collection Total

Blyth Spartans can announce that the collection held inside Croft Park last night during the Harrogate Town clash and also in the social club for Anth Lowther raised a total of £463.00

9 February 2010

Adie Webster to Cockburn City FC

The club has received information that former midfielder Adrian Webster has signed for Cockburn City FC, who are currently playing in the Football West State League Premier Division in Perth, Weste...

9 February 2010

Anth Lowther - Arrangements

Following the sad and sudden death of former Spartan "Anth" Lowther, the club wishes to confirm the following arrangements;

8 February 2010

Stalybridge Celtic 0 Blyth Spartans 1 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the marks for the Stalybridge Celtic v Blyth Spartans match played on Tuesday 2 February 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Jordan Latimer.

8 February 2010

Next Comedy Night Arranged (12 Apr 2010)

Following on from this year's first and successful comedy nights here at Croft Park we can now announce the details of our second comedy night arranged for Monday the 12th of April.

8 February 2010

Southport 3 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Reaction)

The geography of football can make for a strange landscape. The Blue Square North, for one, reflects this. Blyth Spartans travel over 8,000 miles each season, across moors and down dales, encounter...

7 February 2010

Southport 3 Blyth Spartans 2 (Merit Marks)

Detailed below are the merit marks for the Southport v Blyth Spartans match played on Saturday 8 February 2010. The merit marks were awarded by Jeff Young.

7 February 2010

Southport 3 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Report)

Saturday 8th February. Blue Square North. Attendance 738 Tony McMillan, Chris Lever, Rob Marsh-Evans, Adam Flynn (Captain), Earl Davis, Ashley Winn, Robbie Booth (Paul Barrett), Michael Powell, Chr...

4 February 2010

Doninger’s Trial Continues

Mark Doninger's trial at Burton Albion has gone beyond his appearance in the Birmingham Senior Cup, as he has been asked to remain at the Pirelli Stadium for longer so that 'the Brewers' can have a...

2 February 2010

Doninger gone for a Burton?

Spartans midfielder Mark Doninger will make an trial appearance for League Two side Burton Albion in tonight's Birmingham Senior Cup clash with Romulus.

2 February 2010

James Marwood Leaves

Young midfielder James Marwood has followed new manager Adam Sadler to Team Northumbria in the Northern League.

2 February 2010

SpartansFans POTM - Jan 2010

MICHAEL TAIT - JANUARY 2010 The award for the SpartansFans Player of the Month for January 2010 goes to Michael Tait.

2 February 2010

TONIGHT’S GAME ON!

Following a couple of pitch inspections, tonight's game at Stalybridge Celtic is ON. Team News and Score Updates will appear on the right hand side of the home page from 7pm

2 February 2010

Spartans sign Guy Bates

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of former Newcastle United striker Guy Bates from Drogheda United.

1 February 2010

Anth Lowther’s Funeral Arrangements

The Club has just been advised that Anth's funeral will take place this coming Thursday the 4th of February 10 AM at St Bernadette's Church, Wallsend.

31 January 2010

Supporters Club Meeting Minutes (Jan 2010)

16 January 2010 @ 12.30 Jeff Young, Anthony Seghini, Deborah Wall, Martin Hunter, Bobby Bell, Derek Birdsey, Scott Dewhurst, Dave Wall, Brian Bell and Gillian Wall

31 January 2010

Blyth Spartans 4 Stalybridge Celtic 1 (More Photos)

A photo gallery supplied by showing images from the Blue Square North clash between Blyth Spartans and Stalybridge Celtic played on 26 January 2010.

30 January 2010

Winter Spartans Wonderland

A few images to illustrate the extent of the snow covering at Croft Park this morning which caused the postponement of the Blyth Spartans v Gainsborough Trinity game this afternoon.

30 January 2010

Port of Blyth POTM - Jan 2010

PAUL BRAYSON - JANUARY 2010 In a month that has seen the best and worst of the Spartans, one positive constant has been the form of striker Paul Brayson.

30 January 2010

MATCH OFF !!!!

Todays game against Gainsborough has been called off due to 5" of snow (drifts up to 18") on the pitch, and the condition of the surrounding access areas/roads.

29 January 2010

Anth Lowther - Picture Tribute

Anth Lowther. (5 May 1976 - 28 January 2010)

29 January 2010

Match Details (30 Jan 2010)

Following yesterday's tragic news of the passing of Anth Lowther, the club can confirm the following regarding tomorrow's game with Gainsborough Trinity: -

28 January 2010

Anth Lowther - RIP

Blyth Spartans are extremely saddened to report the tragic news that one of our former players, Anth Lowther, passed away today.

27 January 2010

Comedy Club Night & Valentines Night At the Social Club

It is a welcome back to the BSSC Comedy Nights with the first event this year, "Lift the Winter Blues" on Monday the 1st of February. Your host for the evening will be local comedian and star of se...