Blyth Spartans News

15 July 2015

Blyth Spartans 0 Blackpool 2 (Match Photos)

A selection of photos by Bill Broadley and guest photographers Steven Hinchan and Martin Snow, from the pre-season friendly between Blyth Spartans and Blackpool, which saw the visitors finishing wi...

15 July 2015

Tom talks - after the Blackpool game

Blyth manager Tom Wade was pleased with his side's showing in the home friendly defeat by 2-0 against Blackpool on Tuesday evening.

15 July 2015

Rivers pays tribute to Spartans after comeback

On his first return to the club since completing a move to SkyBet League One side Blackpool, former Blyth Spartans winger Jarrett Rivers paid tribute to the Croft Park club.

15 July 2015

Spartans downed by the Tangerines

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 0-2 Blackpool. Pre-season Friendly. Croft Park. Tuesday 14th July 2015. Attendance: 791

14 July 2015

EV2 and Spartans agree new kit deal

Blyth Spartans and sportswear manufacturer EV2 have agreed a deal that will see the Yorkshire based company become the Croft Park club's kit supplier for the next three seasons.

14 July 2015

Blyth Spartans vs Blackpool - Pre Season Friendly Preview

Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Tuesday 14th July 2015. Kick Off: 19:30 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY

10 July 2015

Darlo in the League Cup for Spartans

The draw for the early rounds of the Integro League Cup have been made and Spartans have been handed a home tie against Darlington in the First Round.

7 July 2015

Spartans beaten by Sweeney stunner in pre-season opener

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 0-1 Carlisle United. Pre-season Friendly. Croft Park. Tuesday 7th July 2015. Attendance: 625

7 July 2015

Blyth Spartans vs Carlisle United - Pre Season Friendly Preview

Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Tuesday 7th July 2015. Kick Off: 19:30 SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY

7 July 2015

Cumbrians test will show us the way forward - Picton

Blyth Spartans assistant manager Lee Picton is convinced that his side's opening pre-season fixture against Carlisle United will give him a "greater insight" into his players.

6 July 2015

McHugh looks forward to Croft Park bow

A week after putting pen to paper on a deal to join Blyth Spartans, goalkeeper Adam McHugh admitted he couldn't wait to make his debut for the club in Tuesday night's friendly against SkyBet League...

6 July 2015

Watson on trial with the Buddies

Blyth Spartans left back Jordan Watson is on trial at Scottish Championship club St Mirren.

4 July 2015

Spartans benefit from University of Sunderland support in pre-season

As Blyth Spartans began their preparations for the 2015/16 season at the weekend they did so with some support from The University of Sunderland. . Spartans management duo Tom Wade and Lee Picton...

3 July 2015

Spartans face tough Trophy tie either way - Wade

Friday morning brought news that Blyth Spartans would host either Kendal Town or Scarborough Athletic in the First Qualifying Round of this season's FA Trophy.

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...