Blyth Spartans News

3 July 2019

Report | Football Manager-esque friendly ends in first XI victory

Second half braces from Scott Fenwick and Jake Orrell secured Blyth Spartans a comfortable 5-0 win over our reserves at Croft Park.

29 June 2019

Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 3-1 Stranraer

The Lee Clark era got underway at Croft Park this afternoon with a brand new squad of players taking on Scottish First Division outfit; Stranraer FC. The visitors led at half time 0-1, but three se...

28 June 2019

News | Spartans to host trials for young talent

Blyth Spartans AFC will be hosting open trials on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth NE24 3JE.

28 June 2019

Arrival | Mouanda arrives on season-long loan

Blyth Spartans have completed the signing of central midfielder Ursene Mouanda on a season-long loan deal from South Shields.

28 June 2019

Retained | Wrightson joins quartet in staying at Blyth

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that FIVE of last season squad has re-signed for the club.

21 June 2019

News | Clark appoints Paul Stephenson as assistant

Former Newcastle United, Millwall, Brentford, York City and Hartlepool United midfielder Paul Stephenson has been appointed as Lee Clark's assistant manager at Croft Park.

20 June 2019

Arrival | Clark snatches Fenwick out of shop window

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signature of striker Scott Fenwick who joins after two season's at National League South side Chelmsford City.

17 June 2019

Fans Forum Minutes | Friday, June 14, 2019

BLYTH SPARTANS AFC SOCIAL CLUB Tony Platten, chairman of Blyth Spartans, confirmed he was unable to answer questions regarding the former manager or any contractual issues from last season.

17 June 2019

Arrival | Mark Foden is Clark's latest addition

Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the signing of former Gateshead goalkeeper Mark Foden. Foden played one game for Blyth during the 2018/19 season when former manager Alun Armstrong brought hi...

16 June 2019

Arrival | Spartans sign ex-Pools man Nearney

Blyth Spartans can announce the arrival of former Hartlepool United defender Josh Nearney, becoming Lee Clark's 13th summer signing.

15 June 2019

Arrival | Striker Sweet joins from Consett

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of striker Michael Sweet from Northern League Division One side Consett AFC.

14 June 2019

Progress Report | Clark sets foundations for National League North campaign

Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark updated the club's website on his first week in the job, with 10 players and physio Gary Neasham joining the club.

13 June 2019

Arrival | Tom Devitt joins from Gateshead

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of centre-back Tom Devitt who joins after a season with Gateshead in the National League.

12 June 2019

Departure | Maguire makes full-time move

Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of striker Dan Maguire who has joined National League North side York City.

11 June 2019

Arrivals | Clark adds defensive duo

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signings of defenders Anthony Callaghan and Rhys Evans from South Shields and Newcastle Benfield respectively.

7 June 2019

Announcement | Spartans launch U18 side

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the formation of an U18 side to continue the development of our player pathway.

5 June 2019

Arrival | Robson and Orrell sign for Spartans

Blyth Spartans can announce Newcastle Benfield duo Joe Robson and Jake Orrell have become Lee Clark's first new signings of the summer.

4 June 2019

Sponsor | TEXO announced as Spartans sponsor

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce a substantial sponsorship deal with the TEXO Group - who have become the club's new shirt and advertising sponsor.

1 June 2019

Club statement | Spartans appoint Lee Clark as new manager

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the appointment of former England International and Newcastle United midfielder Lee Clark as their new first team manager.

30 May 2019

Club Statement | Executive Committee

The Blyth Spartans executive committee have issued the following statement: The last few weeks have been testing times for the club and at the time of writing, we are unable to go into the full det...

28 May 2019

Departure | Nathan Buddle joins Spennymoor Town

Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of defender Nathan Buddle who has signed with National League North side Spennymoor Town.

28 May 2019

Announcement | Spartans launch National League Youth Alliance side with TyneMet College

Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce they have entered into a partnership with Tynemet College to field a team in the National League Youth Alliance for season 2019-20.

27 May 2019

Departure | Michael Liddle joins Darlington

Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of defender Michael Liddle who has signed with National League North side Darlington

21 May 2019

News | Managerial search begins

Blyth Spartans are accepting applications for the role of first team manager at the club ahead of the 2019/20 Vanarama National League North season.

21 May 2019

Club Statement | Blyth Spartans

Alun Armstrong informed Blyth Spartans Association Football Club on Sunday 19 May that he intended to leave the Club while under contract. The Club is currently considering its position, taking le...

21 May 2019

Departure | Manager leaves Blyth Spartans

Blyth Spartans announce the departure of manager Alun Armstrong who has joined National League North side Darlington FC.

19 May 2019

Departure | Sean Reid joins the Highwaymen

Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of midfielder Sean Reid who has signed with Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side Morpeth Town

14 May 2019

Departure | Kieran Green takes full-time step

Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of midfielder Kieran Green - who has signed a full-time contract with National League North outfit York City.

5 May 2019

News | Supporter's Club Launch Budget Boosting Campaign

Blyth Spartans Official Supporters' Club have launched the Alun's Green and White Army budget boosting campaign to help prepare Alun Armstrong and his coaching staff for the 2019/20 National League...

5 May 2019

Match Photos| Blyth Spartans Reserves 5-0 Hebburn Town U23

A selection of images by Bill Broaadley from the Reserves final game of the season against Hebburn Town U23, which saw them run out convincing winners by five goals to nil. The young Spartans were...