Blyth Spartans News

3 July 2015

Home tie in Trophy for Spartans but FA Cup fate must wait

The draw for the early rounds of the FA Trophy have been made this morning and Spartans have been handed a home tie, although will have to wait to see who their opposition are.

2 July 2015

Date set for club AGM and forum

Blyth Spartans have announced that their AGM will take place on Thursday 30th July at the Clubhouse at Croft Park, starting at 7.30pm.

2 July 2015

Cup draws to be made tomorrow morning

Preparations for the 2015/16 season click up a gear tomorrow morning as the draws for the early rounds of the FA Trophy and the FA Cup are made.

1 July 2015

SPARTANS FLASHBACK: Leek Town 4-3 (a) FA Cup

As we head towards the start of pre-season fixtures we continue our look back at some of the remarkable games from last season.

30 June 2015

King backs Spartans new boy to be a success

Former Blyth Spartans goalkeeper coach Carl King has given a positive reaction to the news that the club has completed the signing of Spennymoor Town goalkeeper Adam McHugh.

30 June 2015

Spenny keeper McHugh joins Spartans

Blyth Spartans have moved to replace Peter Jeffries with another goalkeeper who joins them from Spennymoor Town.

26 June 2015

Once a Spartan….(Part Two)

Over the summer we are keeping track of some former Spartans who have been in the news. Whether that be players moving clubs, managers being appointed or anything else, you can find the latest here.

26 June 2015

Press inquiries

The club would like to remind all media and press outlets that they should not contact any players or management without going through the Media Team. In the first instance this should be via Media...

26 June 2015

Fair Play Award

Chairman Tony Platten and Vice-Chairman Kevin Scott were on hand at the recent NPL Dinner held in Blackpool to receive the Fair Play Award for last season on behalf of Tom Wade and the team.

25 June 2015

Black Cats to provide opposition for Dale testimonial

Blyth Spartans captain Robbie Dale is to be rewarded for his eleven years of service at the club with a well earned testimonial.

18 June 2015

Promotion has to be the target for Spartans - Mullen

As he prepares to return to pre-season training Damen Mullen believes that sealing promotion from the Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division has to be the aim for Blyth Spartans this season.

15 June 2015

Richardson agrees Spartans stay

Blyth Spartans pre-season planning has been given a major boost with the news that midfielder Michael Richardson has put pen to paper on a new contract with the club.

11 June 2015

Colliers friendly date changed

The date of Blyth Spartans pre-season fixture against EBAC Northern League side Ashington has been changed.

10 June 2015

Lynch joins Durham City

The club can confirm that attacking midfielder Craig Lynch has left the club to join Durham City AFC.

9 June 2015

Midfield strength can spur Spartans on - Robinson

It's just over three weeks since Paul Robinson completed his return to Blyth Spartans and the former Whitley Bay midfielder is targeting promotion, and hopes he and his midfield counterparts can be...

9 June 2015

Derek Birdsey - RIP

The club was saddened to hear that Derek Birdsey passed away at the weekend. Derek was a long time member of the Supporters Club and was responsible for running the club shop, both at the ground an...

8 June 2015

Quotes of the week

The clock is ticking until the return to pre-season training and that subject plays a key role in this week's Quotes of the Week with the likes of Lee Picton and Ryan Hutchinson talking about that.

6 June 2015

SOME MIGHT SAY: Sean Reid (by Craig Dobson)

As Tom Wade and Lee Picton mould their Blyth Spartans squad for the new season our new feature - Some Might Say - takes a look at their new signings by getting the opinion of those who know them be...

5 June 2015

SPARTANS FLASHBACK: Grantham Town (a)

Over the summer we will be taking a look back at some of the memorable fixtures during a fantastic 2014/15 season for Blyth Spartans. On each Spartans Flashback there will be reports and reaction p...

4 June 2015

Club volunteers honoured by Rotary Club

It's been a busy twelve months at Blyth Spartans and thanks to over thirty volunteers at the club that period has been a very successful one on and off the pitch.

4 June 2015

U13s Blyth Spartans Juniors Football Trials

Blyth Spartans U13s are looking for a few new players for the upcoming season. Any player within the age group are welcome to come along and trial.

4 June 2015

U11s Blyth Spartans Juniors Football Trials

Blyth Spartans U11s are looking for a few new players for the upcoming season. Any player within the age group are welcome to come along and trial.

4 June 2015

Once a Spartan…

Over the summer we will be keeping track of former Blyth Spartans players who are in the news. Whether it be finding new clubs or taking managerial jobs we will keep track of what is going on for t...

3 June 2015

Picton looks to set the standards in pre-season

In just under a month's time the Blyth Spartans players will return to pre-season training as they look to build upon the impressive progress made last season.

2 June 2015

Presentation Night photos

Friday night saw Blyth Spartans bring down the curtain on their 2014/15 season with the players presentation night.

2 June 2015

Hutchinson ready to make up for lost time

One of the success stories of Blyth Spartans remarkable 2014/15 campaign was the successful transition from midfielder to centre back of Ryan Hutchinson.

1 June 2015

Vice-Chairman on song at Wembley

The FA Cup of 2014/15 will stay long in the memory for everyone connected with Blyth Spartans. From the First Qualifying Round win against Darlington to the brave defeat to Championship side Birmin...

31 May 2015

Quotes of the Week

It's been a quieter week at Blyth Spartans over the last seven days but there were still plenty of talking points with Tom Wade discussing new additions, Sean Reid joining from West Allotment Celti...

31 May 2015

Reid looks forward to new challenge with Spartans

They say good things come to those who wait and if that prophecy is indeed true then Blyth Spartans and new addition Sean Reid can look forward to a bright future together.

30 May 2015

Second signing completed as Reid joins Spartans

Blyth Spartans have completed the signing of Sean Reid from EBAC Northern League club West Allotment Celtic.