Blyth Spartans are accepting applications for the role of first team manager at the club ahead of the 2019/20 Vanarama National League North season. Since returning to the second step of the English non-league pyramid Spartans have secured the highest finish in the club’s history last season – entering the National League North play-offs for the first time. And the club is now looking for a manager with the integrity,…
Club Statement | Blyth Spartans
Alun Armstrong informed Blyth Spartans Association Football Club on Sunday 19 May that he intended to leave the Club while under contract. The Club is currently considering its position, taking legal advice, and will make no comment about Alun’s departure, at this stage. The search for a new manager now starts and the board will continue to work in the best interests of the Club to ensure that its objectives for…
Departure | Manager leaves Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans announce the departure of manager Alun Armstrong who has joined National League North side Darlington FC. Armstrong – who signed a two-year deal at the start of last season – has decided to bring his almost three-year stay to the club to an end. Spartans will now begin the process of appointing a new management team. A full statement will be released in due course.
Departure | Sean Reid joins the Highwaymen
Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of midfielder Sean Reid who has signed with Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side Morpeth Town The tireless midfielder joined the club in the summer of 2015 from Northern League outfit West Allotment Celtic – making himself a household name at Croft Park. ‘Reidy’ made 186 appearance for Blyth notching an impressive 66 goals in all competitions. He has filled in a makeshift centre-back…
Departure | Kieran Green takes full-time step
Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of midfielder Kieran Green – who has signed a full-time contract with National League North outfit York City. The energetic midfielder joined the club during the 2017/18 season for two spells on loan from National League side Gateshead – making 12 appearances, scoring once. Alun Armstrong secured the fan favourite on a permanent deal at the beginning of the 2018/19 season with the midfielder…
News | Supporter’s Club Launch Budget Boosting Campaign
Blyth Spartans Official Supporters’ Club have launched the Alun’s Green and White Army budget boosting campaign to help prepare Alun Armstrong and his coaching staff for the 2019/20 National League North season. After the club’s highest ever finish – and a play-off berth – we are inviting fans to pledge what they can to not only keep the current squad together, but further improve it. We understand that the…
Match Photos| Blyth Spartans Reserves 5-0 Hebburn Town U23
A selection of images by Bill Broaadley from the Reserves final game of the season against Hebburn Town U23, which saw them run out convincing winners by five goals to nil. The young Spartans were dominant throughout the game, so it was surprising that they were unable to break the deadlock until the 40th minute. When they returned after the break, Blyth went up a couple of gears and dominated…
MATCH PHOTOS : Altrincham 2-2 Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans photographer Kris Hodgetts travelled down on wednesday for the biggest game in the clubs history, in what was a perfect game for a neutral fan turned out in defeat for the Blyth lads. Everyone can be very proud of the team, they gave everything, it wasn’t meant to be…. Foll all 200 match photos follow the link below, http://khodgetts.wixsite.com/altrincham-v-bly-1 www.khphotos.co.uk
MATCH PHOTOS: Blyth Spartans 2-1 Southport
Local photographer Kris Hodgetts captured Blyth’s last home game of the season with a 2-1 win over Southport sending the Spartans into the play-offs. All 179 photos can be found on the link below https://www.blyth-spartans-v-47.khphotos.co.uk/ www.khphotos.co.uk
Match Preview | Altrincham vs Blyth Spartans
By Stephen Burton After securing their highest ever league finish on Saturday, Spartans now travel to Moss Lane to take on Altrincham in the National League North playoffs. Spartans have now won seven games in a row and the 2-1 win over Southport saw them secure sixth place in the league. They face an Altrincham side who finished two points above Spartans in fifth. Spartans are currently unbeaten against Altrincham…