Blyth Spartans News

7 June 2018

Arrival | Holmes is where the Heart is as Jamie joins Spartans

Blyth Spartans are excited to announce the addition of forward Jamie Holmes ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season – joining from Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side South Shi...

1 June 2018

Arrival | Nicholson Returns to Bolster Spartans' Defence

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the return of defender Alex Nicholson ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season – joining from Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Side South...

30 May 2018

Pre-Season | Spartans to host Gateshead in Pre-Season Friendly

Blyth Spartans can now announce the first friendly of pre-season has now been arranged as we host Vanarama National League side Gateshead at Croft Park on Saturday 28th July - a 3pm Kick-Off.

28 May 2018

Appeal | Ryan Hutchinson Injury Fund Update

Blyth Spartans recently launched their crowdfunding campaign to help pay for the operation of centre-back Ryan Hutchinson.

25 May 2018

News | Spartans' Take Sensible Approach to Media

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce their social media campaign for the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season.

17 May 2018

League Announcement | National League Season Review

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14 May 2018

1899 Club | Expansion to Spartans' Budget Boosting Scheme

Following on from its initial launch, Blyth Spartans are delighted to report that we have sold over 250 numbers which will provide regular monthly income direct into Alun Armstrong's playing budget.

14 May 2018

Match Sponsors

With matches flowing thick and fast in the final weeks of the season Spartans would like to thank all their sponsors.

14 May 2018

Vacancy | Spartans in search for new Programme Editor

Following Dan Simmonite's departure at the end of the recent campaign, Blyth Spartans are looking for a new voluntary programme editor for next season.

13 May 2018

Presentation Night Photos

Here are the photos which club photographer Kris Hodgetts took from the presentation night from Thursday evening, Well done to all that received an award and a mention, And to the fantastic news ab...

13 May 2018

1899 Club | April Draw Announced

1899 Club | The three winners of the prizes for April are: 251 | Mathew Roper - Winner of £100

11 May 2018

Interview | Chairman Tony Platten delighted to tie Armstrong down to new deal

Blyth Spartans' Chairman Tony Platten discussed the new deal given to manager Alun Armstrong.

11 May 2018

Interview | Alun Armstrong's thoughts after he signed a new two-year deal as manager.

Blyth Spartans' manager Alun Armstrong speak to BSAFC TV after signing a new two-year plus year option deal at Croft Park.

11 May 2018

Departure | David McTiernan Moves On

Midfielder David McTiernan has been released by the club. Alun Armstrong: "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank 'Macca' for his services during his time at the club."

11 May 2018

News | Spartans Announce Retained List

Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the following players have been retained by Alun Armstrong and his coaching staff ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season.

9 May 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans Reserves 1 - 1 Blyth Town

Northern Alliance Division 2 Champions, Blyth Spartans Reserves completed their home League program bowing out at Croft Park with a well earned share of the points against local rivals Blyth Town....

6 May 2018

Event | Spartans' Awards Evening on Thursday 10th May

The annual Blyth Spartans awards evening will take place on Thursday 10th May from 7pm at the Blyth Spartans Social Club.

4 May 2018

Event | When Blyth Spartans Women made football history 100 years ago

Blyth Spartans may have stunned the world of professional football 40 years ago when the team reached the 5th round of the FA Cup but a lesser documented success was when Blyth Spartans Ladies won...

1 May 2018

Departure | Atkinson joins Icelandic Premier League side IVB Football Club

Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of defender David Atkinson – who has joined Icelandic Premier League side IBV Football Club.

28 April 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans Reserves 8 - 2 Gateshead Redheugh 1957

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the game between the Spartans Reserves and Gateshead Redheugh 1957, which saw the battle between the league leaders and the leagues bottom side. Blyth ha...

28 April 2018

Match Report | Nuneaton Town 2-2 Blyth Spartans

Nuneaton Town 2-2 Blyth Spartans A spirited Blyth Spartans were unable to beat Nuneaton Town in order to give themselves a chance of sneaking into the playoffs - however, it did not matter as both...

27 April 2018

Match Preview | Nuneaton Town v Blyth Spartans

Venue: LDJ Solicitors Stadium, Liberty Way, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6RR Adults: £14 - £2 extra for seat in Main Stand

26 April 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans Reserves 3 - 2 Whitburn Athletic

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the reserves game against Whitburn, which saw the young Spartans collect three points against a resilient Whitburn side, as they edge closer to the title...

26 April 2018

1977/78 | Tommy Dixon and Mike Dagless watch final home game of the season

Feature written by Phil Castiaux and Graham Usher, Images courtesy of Phil Castiaux and Martin Hunter

25 April 2018

Match Photos I Blyth Spartans 2-1 Curzon Ashton

Local photographer Kris Hodgetts captured Blyth's last home game of the season with Curzon Ashton which ended in a 2-1 win for the home side. This win keeps up in touching distance of the play-offs...

24 April 2018

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 2-1 Curzon Ashton

Blyth Spartans 2-1 Curzon Ashton Blyth Spartans completed their marathon run of four home Vanarama National League North games in a week with a comprehensive 2-1 win over Curzon Ashton.

24 April 2018

Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Curzon Ashton

Venue: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE Adults: £12 - £2 extra for seat in Port of Blyth Stand

22 April 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 0-1 Stockport County

Local photographer captured our 1-0 defeat to Stockport County in Blyth's latest game, in a game where Blyth deserved at least a point. It was a solid performance from a team which has played four...

22 April 2018

News | Hutchinson facing long lay-off with knee injury

Blyth Spartans defender Ryan Hutchinson is likely to miss the majority of the 2018/19 season due to a knee injury picked up against Harrogate Town earlier this month.

21 April 2018

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 0 - 1 Stockport County

A selection of 70+ images by Bill Broadley from today's game between The Spartans and play off contenders Stockport County, which saw the visitors leave with all three points after winning by a sol...