Blyth Spartans News

9 July 2016

Blyth Spartans 0 Gateshead 3 (Match Photos)

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the pre-season friendly between Blyth and Gateshead. The game was all level at half time, but three clinical finishes from the visitors saw them leaving...

8 July 2016

Media | New Programme Editor announced

The club is delighted to announce that the new Match Day Programme Editor, and Media Team member, is 29-year-old Alastair Ross.

8 July 2016

Pre-Season | Spartans face friendly at Newcastle Benfield

Blyth will travel to take on Newcastle Benfield on Tuesday 19th July. Kick off will be at 7.30pm.

8 July 2016

Fixtures | FA Trophy draw

Blyth will play either Goole AFC or Belper Town away in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy on Saturday 29th October.

7 July 2016

Media | Brand new 'Radio Blyth Live' service will combine commentary and content for next season

Spartans fans unable to make it to Croft Park for the upcoming season will once again be spared the pain of missing out on the action, with live commentary for all home games and, hopefully, a good...

6 July 2016

Tom Talks | Seaton Delaval 0-5 Spartans (training game)

Following Blyth's training game at Seaton Delaval on Tuesday evening manager Tom Wade commented: "We've been ticking over up to now so this was the start of our pre-season really. It was a useful e...

3 July 2016

Pre-season update

Blyth will play Ashington, away, on Tuesday 26th July with a 7.30 kick off. In advance of that the Spartans will play at Seaton Delaval on Tuesday 5th July in what is being called a 'training game'.

29 June 2016

Water, water...everywhere

The club has completed Phase 2 of its water harvesting scheme. The project, which collects rain water in giant butts, means there is a ready supply of water for the ever-improving Croft Park pitch.

27 June 2016

John Leaves

Goalkeeping coach John Bottensein has left Croft Park. Pressure of work, outside of football, has resulted in John having to relinquish his position.

23 June 2016

Announcement | Commercial Manager appointed

Blyth Spartans have appointed a new Commercial Manager. 42-year-old Mark Scott will seek out a variety of sponsorships to help drive the club forward.

21 June 2016

Croft Park | Peter has pitch in top condition

The pitch at Croft Park is looking excellent and will improve further before the season starts. Groundsman Peter Henderson has put in a tremendous amount of work and has been short-listed for a 'Gr...

21 June 2016

Pre-Season | More friendly fixtures announced

Gateshead at home on Saturday 9th July, ko 3.00pm Tonbridge Angels at home on Saturday 16th July, ko 3.00pm

16 June 2016

Signing | Nathan Buddle commits for 2016/17

The club is very pleased to announce that centre-back Nathan Buddle has re-signed for the Spartans ahead of next season.

15 June 2016

Photo Gallery | 2015/16 Presentation Night

A couple of weeks back, the 2015/16 season squad gathered at the Croft Park clubhouse for the presentation night. Below are a selection of photographs, with thanks to Rebecca Stobart.

15 June 2016

New Signing | Matty Pattison

The club is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Matty Pattison. Johannesburg-born Matty played ten times for Newcastle United in 2006 before joining Norwich City for whom he made 51 app...

14 June 2016

New Signing | Michael Liddle

The club is very pleased to announce the signing of left back Michael Liddle. The 26-year-old spent the final couple of months last season with Dunston after having sustained an injury earlier in t...

13 June 2016

New Signing | Richard Pell returns to Croft Park

The club is delighted to announce the return to Croft Park of defender Richard Pell.

11 June 2016

Departure | Morse leaves for South Shields

We can announce that defender Dylan Morse has left Croft Park to join South Shields.

10 June 2016

Blyth Spartans Juniors AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Blyth Spartans Juniors will be held on Tuesday 5th July 2016 at Blyth Spartans Social Club, Croft Park.

10 June 2016

New signing - Gavin Caines

The club is delighted to announce the signing of central defender Gavin Caines. The 6' 1" 32-year-old was with Rushall Olympic last season. Birmingham-born Gavin was a full time professional for ni...

7 June 2016

Signing | Sean Reid commits for 2016/17

The club is delighted to announce that Sean Reid has signed a one-year deal at the Spartans.

6 June 2016

Announcement | Robinson and Mullen depart for Morpeth Town

Paul Robinson and Damen Mullen have chosen to leave the club and have signed for Morpeth Town.

6 June 2016

Announcement | Assistant Manager appointed

The club is delighted to announce that former professional footballer and manager John Cornforth has joined the Spartans as the assistant to boss Tom Wade.

3 June 2016

Player News | Right back re-signs

The club is delighted to announce that right-back Andy Cartwright has signed a new one year deal.

28 May 2016

Departure | Matty Wade leaves the club

Spartans' midfielder Matty Wade has decided to leave the club and join South Shields. Manager Tom Wade commented: " Matthew has shown huge character in the three seasons he has been at Blyth turnin...

27 May 2016

First pre-season friendly fixture announced

The Spartans will play Gateshead FC at Croft Park on Saturday 9th July with a 3pm kick off. Further details will be announced in due course.

27 May 2016

Signings | Players commit for 2016/17 campaign

The club is delighted to announce that a large number of last year's squad plus two new additions have committed themselves to the Spartans for the forthcoming season.

16 May 2016

Interview | Peter Jeffries on his return to Croft Park

Goalkeeper Peter Jeffries has been speaking following his return to Croft Park following a spell with Consett.

14 May 2016

Signing | Peter Jeffries returns

The club is delighted to announce that former goalkeeper Peter Jeffries has returned to Croft Park.

14 May 2016

Interview | Steve Turnbull talks about his return to Croft Park

Midfielder Steve Turnbull who re-signed for the Spartans yesterday spoke of his pleasure on his return.