A small selection of images from the Pre-Season friendley between the Spartans and Northern League neighbours Ashington, which saw the Spartans run out comfortable winners by four goals to nil.
Kieran Green hails Jamie Holmes and Bradley Fewster after 4-0 win over Ashington
Blyth Spartans midfielder Kieran Green hailed fellow summer signings Jamie Holmes and Bradley Fewster following yesterday’s 4-0 win over Ashington. Green, who joined permanently from Gateshead last month, was keen to praise the attacking pair after their impressive performance – both finding the scoresheet in their full debuts at Croft Park. Holmes – occupying a central and wide left role – showed flashes of brilliance throughout – and grabbed a…
Match Report | Fewster and Holmes star in 4-0 win over Ashington
By Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-Season Friendly Tuesday, July 17 2018 Blyth Spartans 4-0 Ashington On their full return to Croft Park, Blyth Spartans’ new signings starred as Alun Armstrong’s men saw off Northern League side Ashington 4-0. Sean Reid, Jamie Holmes and a brace from Bradley Fewster allowed Spartans to cruise to victory on an evening where the scoreline could have…
Arrival | Fewster becomes Spartans’ fourth summer signing
Blyth Spartans have added former Middlesbrough, York City and Spennymoor Town striker Bradley Fewster to the squad ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season. The 22-year-old is Alun Armstrong’s fourth summer signing, and has already shown a killer instinct in pre-season by notching braces against both Blyth Spartans Reserves and Dunston UTS – also creating goals for his team-mates. Fewster is a former England U19 International, coming through…
Match Report | Fewster and Butler Bag Braces as Spartans Win
By Stuart Dick In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-Season Friendly Tuesday, July 10 2018 Dunston UTS 1-4 Blyth Spartans Burrell; Fewster 2, Butler 2 Blyth Spartans continued preparations for the new campaign with a comfortable 4-1 victory away at EBAC Northern League Division one side Dunston UTS – managed by former Spartan Chris Swailes. Newly signed striker Bradley Fewster netted twice, adding an…
Media | Spartans re-shuffle Media Team for 2018/19, Vacancies.
Want a career in Sports Media? Looking to add some experience to your CV? Blyth Spartans Football Club is on the lookout for media team members ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National league North season after re-shuffling the media setup this season. Long-serving media man Glen Maxwell has been promoted to Chief Press Officer, with former Videographer Jordan Cronin moving to the press office department as Senior Press Officer. Connor…
Departure | MacDonald joins full-time Torquay United
Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of goalkeeper Shaun MacDonald who has joined Vanarama National League South newcomers – and full-time outfit – Torquay United ahead of the 2018/19 season. MacDonald, 21, initially joined Blyth Spartans during the 2016/17 Evo-Stik Northern Premier League winning campaign on a short-term loan from Gateshead – but failed to make an appearance before being recalled to the International Stadium. The shot-stopper joined permanently last…
Announcement | A.G.M. & Open Forum to be held on Thursday 9th August
Blyth Spartans AFC Ltd will hold their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 9th August 2018 at 7.30pm. This will be followed by an Open Forum where the Executive Committee and the Management Team of Alun Armstrong, Darren Holloway and Neal Hooks will answer questions.
Fixtures | Spartans travel to Hereford in season opener
Blyth Spartans will start the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season against Southern League Premier Champions Hereford FC, the longest away trip of the season. Hereford FC are the phoenix club of former league side Hereford United and have won eight trophies in their three years in existence – including three straight league title. It’ll be a familiar foe for midfielder Damen Mullen who faced the Bulls in the 2015/16…
Departure | Hopson Rejoins Whitby Town
Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of midfielder Dale Hopson to Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side Whitby Town for an undisclosed fee. The midfielder joined Spartans last summer, breaking the club’s transfer record in the process when he joined from the Seasiders. The 25-year-old made 39 appearances during the last campaign, scoring on 12 occasion – especially potent from the penalty spot. Spartans manager Alun Armstrong commented on the deal:…