Blyth Spartans News

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.

13 May 2016

Announcement | Stephen Turnbull re-signs for Spartans

The club is delighted to announce the signing of Stephen Turnbull for next season. Stephen returns to Croft Park following a spell at sea as part of his training.

9 May 2016

Announcement | Watson and Wearmouth leave the club

The club can announce that Jordan Watson and Arran Wearmouth have signed for Darlington 1883.

6 May 2016

Ian steps down from managing the Club’s website

Ian Hertwick has ended his tenure looking after the website. Ian said, "It has been an honour to build, maintain and contribute to the official website of the club I love for over 12 years. We've h...

6 May 2016

Michael leaves Media Team

Michael Soulsby has decided to leave the Club's Media Team. Due to pressure of work Michael has recently found it difficult to dedicate as much time as he would have liked to helping the Team.

5 May 2016

Announcement | Lee Picton resigns

The Club can announce that coach Lee Picton has decided to leave Blyth Spartans to pursue other opportunities.

5 May 2016

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 3-4 North Shields

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Techflow Northumberland Senior Cup Final. St. James' Park, Newcastle

3 May 2016

Match Preview | Blyth Spartans vs North Shields

Venue: St James' Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear (NE1 4ST) Date: Wednesday 4th May 2016. Kick Off: 19:30

3 May 2016

Press release from Punch-Drunk Comedy

Local Sporting Heroes Ian Herron & Chris Dobey to join Steve Howey and Darren Holloway in Charity Football Match at Croft Park!

1 May 2016

Award | Presentation to Robbie for 500 Appearances

Prior to the Rushall Olympic game the club's General Manager Ian Evans was on hand to present club captain and general all around Spartans legend Robbie Dale with a memento for achieving 500 appear...

1 May 2016

Event | Annual Presentation Night (May 6)

This season's Presentation Night will take place in the Club House at Croft Park on Friday 6th May, 7.30 for a 8pm start.

1 May 2016

Award | Runners up trophy presented

Prior to the Workington game, officials from the EvoStik were on hand to present Tom Wade with the 'Runners up' trophy for the EvoStik Premier Division.