Blyth Spartans News

1 May 2020

News | Update from chairman Tony Platten

Firstly, may I take this opportunity to thank you for your fantastic support throughout the 2019/20 campaign.

1 May 2020

Club Statement | Michael Nelson appointed Blyth Spartans boss

Social distancing guidelines were followed! Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce Michael Nelson as the club's new manager.

25 April 2020

1899 Club | A letter to our members

Firstly, I'd like to say a massive thank you on behalf of myself and Blyth Spartans AFC for your continued support through the 1899 Club.

24 April 2020

1899 Club | Draw winners for February and March

The winners of the 1899 Club draw for February and March have been drawn. .

23 April 2020

News | Blyth Spartans season ticket holder raising money for NHS

Blyth Spartans fan Mark Deeks has struck the right note with an ear-catching way of helping the NHS in the current crisis.

22 April 2020

National League statement | 2019/20 cancelled

National League Clubs were asked to support an ordinary resolution on 9 April to end the Playing Season for all fixtures scheduled up to and including 25 April 2020.

14 April 2020

National League Statement | Solidarity Payment

The National League wishes to place on record its gratitude to the Premier League for an advance in its annual solidarity payments.

8 April 2020

Spartans saddened to learn the passing of Eddie Turney

Blyth Spartans are deeply saddened to learn the passing of lifelong supporter, former player and director Eddie Turney.

3 April 2020

1899 Club | Thank you to our longstanding members

First and foremost, Blyth Spartans AFC hope our management, players, officials, volunteers and supporters are keeping safe and well during this difficult time. .

31 March 2020

BSAFCTV | Relive 14/15 FA Cup run on our Youtube channel

Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce it is bringing the ‘FA Cup Journey 2014/15' DVD live to our YouTube this Friday for the first time. .

31 March 2020

National League Statement | 2019/20 suspended 'indefinitely\

The National League Board met earlier today and has reviewed its prior decision to suspend the competition until at least 3rd April 2020.

26 March 2020

Club Statement | FA Statement

Blyth Spartans AFC would like to try and offer clarity on the latest FA statement following various reports. .

23 March 2020

Club Statement | Player wages

Like all sports clubs in the United Kingdom, Blyth Spartans AFC is facing an unprecedented situation.

22 March 2020

Club message | Stay safe, keep well

It goes without saying, Blyth Spartans AFC wishes its fans, volunteers, players and management to stay safe during these unprecedented times.

19 March 2020

Club Statement | Brief update from Executive Committee

Blyth Spartans AFC has been made aware of the Premier League and EFL further suspending their seasons until April 30.

16 March 2020

COVID19 | National League suspension

Blyth Spartans AFC has issued the following statement after the National League suspended fixtures until April 3 following the outbreak of coronavirus.

16 March 2020

News | National League suspended

At its Board Meeting on Friday, The National League decided to use its best endeavours to keep its season going in the face of unprecedented adversity.

13 March 2020

Match OFF | Gloucester City (A)

Blyth Spartans' National League North trip to Gloucester City on Saturday has been postponed by the hosts due to "suspected cases and players in isolation". .

12 March 2020

Re-arranged fixture | Kettering Town (H)

Blyth Spartans' National League North game with Kettering Town has been re-arranged for Thursday, April 16.

8 March 2020

Report | Valiant Spartans suffer Brackley defeat

BRACKLEY TOWN 5-2 BLYTH SPARTANS A valiant Blyth Spartans suffered a 5-2 defeat at promotion-chasing Brackley Town in Michael Nelson's first game in charge.

4 March 2020

Interview | Nelson discusses his Spartans player-manager appointment

Photo credit: Emilio Andreas Leal Kirtley Blyth Spartans player-manager Michael Nelson has described his appointment as a ‘whirlwind'. .

4 March 2020

Club Statement | Lee Clark and Paul Stephenson

It is with regret that Blyth Spartans announce that manager Lee Clark and assistant Paul Stephenson have left the club by mutual consent.

27 February 2020

News | Spartans link up with GAIN charity

Blyth Spartans AFC are linking up with GAIN charity, who manager Lee Clark is an ambassador for, on Saturday for our National League North clash with Kettering Town.

26 February 2020

Arrival | Experienced defender Nelson joins Blyth

Photo credit: Emilo Andres Leal Kirtley Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the signing of former Hartlepool United defender Michael Nelson on a deal until the end of the season. .

24 February 2020

Funeral arrangements | Mark Lynn and John Gunn

Funeral arrangements have been made for lifelong supporter Mark Lynn and former director John Gunn.

23 February 2020

Interview | Lee Clark: 'We've got to fight\

Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark has urged his players to fight for every last ball and keep believing in the final 10 games of the season. .

23 February 2020

Interview | Lee Clark assesses Farsley defeat

Lee Clark was left disappointed as Blyth Spartans failed to use the windy conditions to their advantage in the first-half during the 2-0 defeat at Farsley Celtic. .

22 February 2020

Report | Spartans lose 2-0 at Farsley Celtic

FARSLEY CELTIC 2-0 BLYTH SPARTANS. A goal in either half from Dave Syers and Jimmy Spencer inflicted a 2-0 defeat on Blyth Spartans at Farsley Celtic. .

21 February 2020

News | Addition to Executive Committee

Blyth Spartans can announce Stephen Durrant has joined our Executive Committee. Stephen joins Blyth Spartans Executive Committee with over 25 years experience in football in various roles.

20 February 2020

Departure | Sweet joins Shildon on loan

Michael Sweet has joined Northern League Division One side Shildon on loan for the remainder of the season. .