Blyth Spartans News

20 October 2016

Spartans Boss Armstrong Suffering With Mixed Emotions Over Ilkeston Result

Spartans manager Alun Armstrong saw his side extend their unbeaten run to four games with a 3-1 win over Ilkeston FC on Tuesday night, but he still couldn't quite shake the feeling of disappointmen...

18 October 2016

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 3-1 Ilkeston FC

Blyth Spartans 3-1 Ilkeston FC Blyth Spartans extended their unbeaten run to four games - as they saw off Ilkeston FC with a 3-1 win in Tuesday night's Evo-Stik Premier League meeting at Croft Park.

18 October 2016

Arrival | Holloway To Enhance Spartans' Management Team

Former Sunderland, Wimbledon and Bradford City defender Darren Holloway has joined Alun Armstrong's backroom staff - as he will work alongside Neal Hooks as joint assistant managers at Blyth Spartans.

17 October 2016

Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Ilkeston

Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Tuesday October 18 2016 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY

17 October 2016

Lucky Luke Armstrong Backs Blyth Spartans To Keep Up Recent Good Form Against Ilkeston

Lucky Luke Armstrong scored his second fortunate goal within a week when he claimed the winner at Hednesford, but he revealed that it's nothing out of the ordinary for the young Blyth Spartans stri...

16 October 2016

Armstrong Delighted Controlled Spartans Display Rewarded With Hednesford Win

Alun Armstrong was delighted to see his Blyth Spartans side follow his game plan perfectly during Saturday's 2-1 win over high-flying Hednesford Town - as he applauded the way in which the visitors...

15 October 2016

Match Report | Hednesford Town 1-2 Blyth Spartans

Hednesford Town 1-2 Blyth Spartans Blyth Spartans battled to a deserved 2-1 win over third-placed Hednesford Town but nicked the winner in fortunate circumstances - after Luke Armstrong diverted th...

14 October 2016

Spartans Stopper Adam McHugh Remains Modest After Majestic Matlock Performance

Despite putting on a goalkeeping masterclass to keep his second clean sheet in four days at Matlock Town, Adam McHugh insisted that his Blyth Spartans teammates have just as much to do with the def...

13 October 2016

\"Outstanding\" McHugh Hailed By Blyth Boss After Deserved Draw in Derbyshire

Alun Armstrong singled out the "outstanding" performance of man of the match goalkeeper Adam McHugh after the 0-0 draw at Matlock Town, but he also felt the performances from all of his players mea...

11 October 2016

Match Report | Matlock Town 0-0 Blyth Spartans

Matlock Town 0-0 Blyth Spartans Much has been written about the 300 Spartans that fought bravely against the forces of the Persian Empire, but this was a tale of one Spartan who held off an army of...

10 October 2016

Match Sponsors | Blyth Spartans 3-0 Mickleover Sports

Pictured below are the sponsors from Saturday's Blyth Spartans v Mickleover Sports Evo-Stik Premier League match, played at Croft Park.

10 October 2016

Departure | Spartans Defender Caines Signs Dual Registration Deal With South Shields

Blyth Spartans' Gavin Caines has joined South Shields on a dual-registration deal - in an effort to give the centre-back more game time.

9 October 2016

Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 3 Mickleover Sports 0

A selection of match action images by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Mickleover Sports, which saw the Spartans return to winning ways after four defeats in their last five o...

9 October 2016

Blyth Boss Pleased With Spartans' Reaction To Dressing Room Dressing Down in Mickleover Massacre

Alun Armstrong finally recorded his first victory as Blyth Spartans manager at the third time of asking, in what he described as an "outstanding" 3-0 win over Mickleover Sports.

8 October 2016

Spartans To Face Goole In FA Trophy

Blyth Spartans will hope to avoid being spooked in this season's FA Trophy - as they travel to Goole two days before Halloween.

8 October 2016

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 3-0 Mickleover Sports

Blyth Spartans 3-0 Mickleover Sports Spartans' scintillating first half display saw them end their five-game winless run on Saturday - as Alun Armstrong claimed his first victory as Blyth boss with...

6 October 2016

Long-Serving Castiaux Calls it a Day at Croft Park

Blyth Spartans are sad to announce that long-serving media manager Phil Castiaux has decided to step down from his role at the end of the season.

5 October 2016

Armstrong Has Strong Words For Spartans Squad Following Woeful Warrington Performance

Alun Armstrong had a damning message for his Blyth Spartans squad following their disappointing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Warrington Town - as their "pedestrian" play angered the new manager in ju...

5 October 2016

Job Specification | General Manager, Football Secretary & Treasurer

Blyth Spartans are advertising a job vacancy for a new General Manager. The club is welcoming applications from anyone who feels that they can comfortably fulfil all of the following responsibilities:

4 October 2016

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0-3 Warrington Town

Blyth Spartans 0-3 Warrington Town Blyth Spartans were left cursing their luck in their comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Warrington Town - as they frustratingly hit the woodwork three times in this Evo-...

1 October 2016

Award | Port of Blyth POTM | September 2016

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that Ryan Hutchinson has been awarded with the Port of Blyth Player of the Month award for September.

29 September 2016

Departure | Parker Leaves Spartans For Shildon

Danny Parker has left Blyth Spartans to join Northern League side Shildon. The former Motherwell and Durham City defender - who has made just one appearance off the bench so far this season - has d...

28 September 2016

Spartans To Raise Funds For Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Through Shirt Sales

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that the club's much sought-after training tops - featuring the logo of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation on the front - are available now to pre-order from t...

28 September 2016

Armstrong Enjoys Promising Start to Spartans Career Against Spennymoor

New boss Alan Armstrong enjoyed a "great" start to his Spartans career - as he helped halt Blyth's losing streak with a draw against Spennymoor Town.

27 September 2016

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0-0 Spennymoor Town

Blyth Spartans 0-0 Spennymoor Town Blyth Spartans and Spennymoor Town were unable to be separated in a scrappy 0-0 draw in this Evo-Stik Premier League clash - as the home side ended their three-ga...

26 September 2016

Shocked New Boss Alun Armstrong Says Blyth Spartans is a \"Great Start\" For Him

New manager Alun Armstrong was shocked when he was asked to take over from Tom Wade at Blyth Spartans, but he admits that it's a "great start" to his managerial career and he can't wait to get going.

26 September 2016

General Manager Ian Evans To Retire From Spartans

Blyth Spartans can announce that the Croft Park's General Manager, Ian Evans, has announced his retirement.

26 September 2016

Tom Wade Thanks Supporters For \"Special\" Spartans Moments After Stepping Down As Blyth Boss

Departing Blyth boss Tom Wade has thanked Spartans supporters for the "special" moments they've shared together during his time in charge.

24 September 2016

Match Report | Corby Town 4-3 Blyth Spartans

Corby Town 4-3 Blyth Spartans There was to be no fond farewell for Tom Wade at Blyth Spartans - as Corby Town spoilt the party, with a stoppage time winner in a seven-goal thriller at the Steel Par...

22 September 2016

Alun Armstrong Takes Over From Tom Wade As Blyth Spartans' Manager

Blyth Spartans boss Tom Wade has decided to step down as manager of Blyth Spartans AFC.