BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, February 22, 2020 FARSLEY CELTIC 2-0 BLYTH SPARTANS A goal in either half from Dave Syers and Jimmy Spencer inflicted a 2-0 defeat on Blyth Spartans at Farsley Celtic. Former Darlington man Syers put the hosts ahead on 39 minutes before Spencer doubled their advantage on the hour-mark. Spartans played well in…
News | Addition to Executive Committee
Blyth Spartans can announce Stephen Durrant has joined our Executive Committee. Stephen joins Blyth Spartans Executive Committee with over 25 years experience in football in various roles. This includes Club Secretary, Club Treasurer, managing in the Northern League and managing league rep sides to Newcastle United and Sunderland. Additionally, Stephen has a coaching licence and qualifications, business degree and professional qualifications, plus over 40 years of business experience running large…
Departure | Sweet joins Shildon on loan
Michael Sweet has joined Northern League Division One side Shildon on loan for the remainder of the season. The 25-year-old joined Blyth Spartans last summer having scored 128 goals in four seasons for Consett AFC. Sweet has led the Spartans attack regularly this term with 30 appearances to his name with a goal return of five. However, Spartans have agreed to loan the former England Schoolboys striker to the Railwaymen…
Hospitality | Altrincham (H)
Blyth Spartans welcomed sponsors and supporters into our matchday hospitality for the home game with Altrincham. Key Sponsors Lennon Properties, founder Martin Trinder and friends joined us. Supporters Conor McClay and his girlfriend were also present. We thank them for their continued support. You can book your place in our matchday hospitality suite by contacting Antony Seghini, General Manager on 07703 665311 or email generalmanager@blythspartans.com. Packages Include: Entry into the Tom…
News | General Manager appointed
Blyth Spartans are delighted to welcome back Mike Coulson from Gateshead, who will be taking up the position of General Manager. Spartans advertised for a new GM after Anthony Seghini decided to step down after three seasons in the role at the end of the season. Mike will work along Anthony over the next few weeks before taking over fully at Croft Park. Mike previously fulfilled the role at Community…
Interview | Clark: Keep believing and stick together
Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark has called on everyone to keep believing and stick together following Saturday’s defeat to Altrincham. The 3-0 scoreline means Spartans are six points adrift from National League North safety with some clubs holding as many as three games in-hand. Blyth’s home game with Altrincham was one of two games that survived the weather at the weekend with Storm Dennis causing havoc across the country. Clark…
Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 0-3 Altrincham
Spartans suffered a 5th consecutive league defeat; at the hands of Altrincham who completed the double over Blyth to move into 5th place and condemn the Spartans to the inevitable relegation as they remain 6 points from safety with those above them with games in hand. A selection of images by Bill Broadley from today’s encounter at Croft Park. Any images used by any Press Publications should be credited to…
Report | Spartans put to the sword by Altrincham
BY Aaron Hindhaugh In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, February 15, 2020 Blyth Spartans were put to the sword by Altrincham in a 3-0 defeat Croft Park. Despite being well in the game and dominating large parts while 1-0 down, Alty were clinical in front of goal. But Blyth Spartans had little to show for their endeavour in the final third,…
Arrival | McIntosh signs on loan from Wrexham
Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the loan signing of forward Leighton McIntosh after receiving international clearance. The 27-year-old becomes the second player to move to Croft Park today, following in the footsteps of Aaron Cunningham in joining until the end of the season. McIntosh, capped for Scotland at under-19s level, is a well-travelled figure, though has predominantly spent his career in his homeland. He began his career at Scottish…
Arrival | Cunningham re-joins Blyth on loan
Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce Aaron Cunningham has returned to Croft Park on loan from Hartlepool United for the remainder of the season. Cunningham, 22, undergoes his second loan spell in Northumberland and provides much-needed cover due to injuries and suspensions in the defence. Doncaster Rovers loanee Shane Blaney has been hit with a three-match ban following his red card at Chester, while Scott Wilson is sidelined for the…