Blyth Spartans News

21 June 2017

Arrival | Blyth Spartans appoint Dan Simmonite as Programme Editor

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the appointment of Northumbria University journalism student Dan Simmonite as programme editor, replacing the outgoing Craig Dobson who has moved onto a rol...

20 June 2017

Pre-Season | Spartans Put Finishing Touches to Pre-Season Preparations

Blyth Spartans have confirmed the rest of their pre-season schedule, with the visits of Championship side Middlesbrough, Hartlepool United and South Shields added to an already testing summer sched...

14 June 2017

Armstrong Won't Be Rushed into Expanding Spartans' Squad This Pre-Season

Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong insists he's in no rush to bring in new players, despite only one new arrival coming through the doors at Croft Park so far during the close season.

14 June 2017

Admission and Season Ticket Prices Announced for Vanarama National League North Campaign

Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the admission and season ticket prices for the 2017/18 Vanarama National League North season at Croft Park.

13 June 2017

U16s Open Training Sessions

Blyth Spartans U16s are hosting open training sessions for additional players for the upcoming 2017/2018 season to strengthen an already strong squad.

10 June 2017

Date Announced for Spartans' Vanarama National League North Fixtures

Blyth Spartans fans should clear their diaries for Wednesday July 5 - as the National League have confirmed that is when the fixtures for the 2017/18 National League North season will be announced.

9 June 2017

Pre-Season | More Home Comforts Confirmed For Blyth as Carlisle and Whitby Come to Croft Park

Blyth Spartans have agreed to two further friendlies at Croft Park as part of their pre-season preparations - as Carlisle United and Whitby Town will both make the trip up to the Northumbrian coast...

2 June 2017

Pre-Season | Spartans' Opener Against Newcastle Benfield Switched to Croft Park

Blyth Spartans will now face Newcastle Benfield at Croft Park on July 4 - after the two clubs agreed to switch the venue for the previously announced pre-season friendly.

26 May 2017

Arrival | Ian Watson Returns to Blyth Spartans For Second Spell From Spennymoor

Blyth Spartans have made their first signing of the summer - as defender Ian Watson returns to the club from Spennymoor Town.

25 May 2017

Pre-Season | Spartans Face Away Trip To Shildon As Friendly List Begins to Take Shape

Blyth Spartans will travel to Northern League side Shildon for a friendly this summer, as the club continues to add to its pre-season preparations.

24 May 2017

Departure | Pattison Leaves Spartans After Signing Two-Year Deal at South Shields

Matty Pattison has decided to leave Vanarama National League North side Blyth Spartans - after signing a two-year deal with reigning Northern League champions South Shields.

20 May 2017

Blyth Spartans Announce Squad Retained List For New Season

Blyth Spartans can today confirm the retained list for the club's upcoming return to the Vanarama National League North.

18 May 2017

Star Striker Daniel Maguire Shuns Enticing Gateshead Transfer To Re-Sign For Spartans

Multiple 2016/17 Player of the Year award winner Daniel Maguire has chosen to remain as a Blyth Spartans player - after turning down a big-money move to re-sign for the club on a two-year deal.

16 May 2017

Armstrong Agrees To Stay On For Another Season At Spartans

Blyth boss Alun Armstrong has agreed terms to remain in charge at Spartans for another year, following his managerial heroics at the club last season.

15 May 2017

Arrival | Blyth Spartans Name Stuart Dick as New Media Manager

Koast FM's Stuart Dick will take over from long-time Blyth Spartans media manager Phil Castiaux for the new season.

12 May 2017

Pre-Season | Spartans Face Further Fixtures With Northern League Sides

Blyth Spartans can announce another two pre-season friendlies against Northern League sides, with West Auckland Town and Morpeth Town providing the opposition - as Alun Armstrong's side prepare for...

12 May 2017

Pre-Season | Spartans Face Early Start To Pre-Season At Newcastle Benfield

Blyth Spartans won't have long to enjoy their Evo-Stik Premier League and Techflow Group Northumberland Senior Cup successes - after agreeing to a pre-season friendly with Newcastle Benfield at the...

11 May 2017

Rank and File | Malcolm Stephenson

Phil Castiaux catches up with long term Spartans fan Malcolm Stephenson who discusses his volunteering role at the club.

10 May 2017

Rank and File | Glen Maxwell

Press officer Glen Maxwell is in his second stint at Croft Park. He talks to Phil Castiaux about his role and himself.

9 May 2017

Rank and File | Gillian Blackett

Gillian took over the Club House last May. She talks to Phil Castiaux about the changes she has brought about, her further objectives and her life.

8 May 2017

Rank and File | Anthony Seghini

In the first of our rank and file pieces that previously featured in our match programmes, Phil Castiaux caught up with Supporters Club Chairman and soon-to-be club General Manager Anthony Seghini.

6 May 2017

Programme Editor Vacancy at Blyth Spartans

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

4 May 2017

Spartans' \"SuperDan\" Maguire Set For International Call Up With England C Side

Following another exceptional season at Blyth Spartans, the club are delighted to announce that striker Daniel Maguire has been rewarded for his fine form with a call up to the England C team.

3 May 2017

Blyth Spartans Juniors Under 15's and Under 17's add to their Trophy Cabinet

Blyth Spartans AFC had a victorious season winning the Northern Premier League and went on to win the Senior Cup. Blyth Spartans Juniors have followed in their footsteps with our Under 15's winn...

2 May 2017

Presentation Evening | Blyth Spartans Presentation Evening

As the curtain comes down on a magnificent season both on and off the field at Blyth Spartans, another fantastic occasion took place as the Blyth Spartans Presentation Evening were held on Friday e...

30 April 2017

Media Signing | New Addition Joins the Spartans Media Team

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce a new member of the media team. Joe Cooper - who has experience of filming matches for the Northern League and for both Jarrow Roofing BCA and North Shields...

27 April 2017

Supporters' Club Raises £350 For Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Through Blyth Spartans Training Shirt Sales

Blyth Spartans Supporters' Club have raised a fantastic sum of £350 for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, through the sale of the club's training tops this season.

26 April 2017

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 3-2 North Shields

Techflow Group Northumberland Senior Cup Final Blyth Spartans 3-2 North Shields Blyth Spartans survived a spirited late showing from North Shields to end the season as double-winners - after dethro...

26 April 2017

Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v North Shields

TECHFLOW GROUP NORTHUMBERLAND SENIOR CUP FINAL Venue: St. James' Park, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST

26 April 2017

Chairman Interview | Platten Delighted by the Season

This article appeared in the final league programme of the season against Grantham Town but here is a chance for supporters to read the thoughts of our Chairman Tony Platten on what has been an exc...