Michael Barron admits former Hartlepool United teammate and friend Michael Nelson played a massive part in his decision to join Blyth Spartans. Barron, 45, was announced as assistant manager to Nelson on Saturday afternoon after talks were held last week. The pair hold a close relationship following their time together at Pools, where they amassed 680 between each other. And the former right-back explained the key role Nelson played, having…
Management | Barron arrives as Blyth no.2
Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce Michael Barron as assistant manager to Michael Nelson. The 45-year-old is well known for his long association with Hartlepool United as a player and a coach – establishing himself as a club legend at Victoria Park. Barron first joined Pools as a player in 1996 on loan from Middlesbrough and then signed permanently a year later. In over a decade as a Pools…
Club Statement | Positive Coronavirus test
Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm an individual at the club has tested positive for coronavirus. The individual was present at training on Tuesday evening but missed Thursday’s session due to feeling unwell. They have since tested positive for coronavirus, meaning all staff and players present at training on Tuesday must self isolate for 14 days from now, under government rules. Subsequently, this means Saturday’s arranged friendly at Hartlepool United has…
Friendly | Spartans travel to Pools on Saturday
Blyth Spartans travel to Hartlepool United on Saturday afternoon in their fifth friendly of pre-season. Michael Nelson welcomed his old club to Croft Park last weekend and the two sides played out a competitive 2-2 draw. It was agreed by both managers at full-time to meet again at Victoria Park this weekend, which can now be officially announced. Kick-off is at the slightly earlier time of 1pm and behind closed…
AGM | Postponed
Blyth Spartans AFC and Social Club AGM – Thursday, October 1, 2020 Since declaring and publishing the date for the above meetings, COVID regulations have changed and public meetings of more than six people are now banned. Accordingly, we must formally advise shareholders that the AGMs have been cancelled. We are exploring the possibility of holding the AGMs using Zoom and will advise shareholders when details are available. We apologise…
Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 2-2 Hartlepool United
A selection of match photos from Blyth Spartans 2-2 pre-friendly draw with Hartlepool United.
News | Spartans withdraw from this season’s Senior Cup
Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm the club will not take part in this season’s Northumberland Senior Cup. The shortened 2020/21 season means more midweek fixtures than ever and a greater demand on our playing squad. In addition the National League did not make provision in their fixture schedule for county cup matches and there was a possibility of facing two midweek matches in the same midweek. We look forward to…
Report | Spartans hold Hartlepool to draw
BY Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-season friendly Saturday, September 12, 2020 BLYTH SPARTANS 2-2 HARTLEPOOL UNITED Blyth Spartans and Hartlepool United shared the pre-season spoils in a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Croft Park. Spartans’ second home friendly of the season finished level courtesy of a penalty save by Brendan Pearson and a double from debutant Connor Thomson. Thomson opened the scoring on…
Preview | Hartlepool United (H)
BY Stephen Burton Blyth Spartans perhaps face their toughest test of pre-season as they welcome National League side Hartlepool United to Croft Park behind closed doors today. Due to last weekend’s postponement, Spartans have gone 11 days without a game and no doubt boss Michael Nelson will be eager to see his side build their fitness for the upcoming season. Pools go into the clash fresh – or perhaps not…
Live Stream | Hartlepool United (H)
Blyth Spartans host Hartlepool United at Croft Park behind closed doors on Saturday afternoon – and we’re bringing the game LIVE to you! We are nothing without our supporters and while we’re unable to welcome you back into CP just yet, we’re working tirelessly to ensure you don’t miss any of the action. That is why we’ll be providing a live stream, so you can watch the full 90 minutes…