Author: BSAFC Admin

Just a reminder to check the earlier news about the items being auctioned for Anth’s family at the Sportsmans Dinner this Friday 28th May. Contact the club by the usual means to register a bid for any of the items included.

The Club is pleased to announce that Robert Dale has signed a new 2-year contract with Blyth Spartans. After signing his new contract at The Blacksmiths Arms in Gosforth, Robert commented “I thank Gateshead for their interest but I was never looking to leave Blyth Spartans. No disrespect to Gateshead but I firmly believe Blyth to be a bigger club with their tradition and supporter base. I also firmly believe…

As I am sure you are aware a benefit game in aid of the Late Anth Lowther’s family will be held here on SUNDAY the 18th of July kick off 2 PM. We have been given, courtesy of supporter FERGUS DOWD and Anth’s brother CHRIS LOWTHER a number of items to be auctioned off with the funds raised going to both Anth Lowthers family and the RNLI. Those items are…

The club can confirm the following pre-season fixtures: – July 2010 Opposition Day Date Venue K/O Berwick Rangers Sat 10 H 3.00pm Sunderland Thu 15 H 7.30pm East Stirling Sat 17 H 3.00pm North Shields XI* Sun 18 H 2.00pm Spennymoor Town Sat 24 A 3.00pm Bedlington Terriers Tue 27 H 7.30pm * The North Shields XI match is the Anth Lowther Benefit Game. The latest communication from the Conference…

Tony Platten and Ian Evans represented Blyth Spartans at the Official Bid submission publicity event at St James Park today (Friday 14th May). Presentations were given by the leaders of the bid team outlining the significance of football in England and the benefits that would accrue to England and the North East if the bid was successful. The publicity event was timed to coincide with the submission of the official…

Blyth Spartans Juniors are again looking to strengthen their squads for next season and are on the lookout for both managers and coaches. Neither position requires to be filled by qualified personnel as individuals will be provided with various courses in order to obtain levels of proficiency. Anyone interested in learning more should contact Juniors Chairman Ian Evans on 01670 352373 (mornings) or by e-mail at generalmanager@blythspartans.com All successful appointments…

At the Presentation Night tonight there will be a compilation of last season’s goals as well as a goals competition, all supporters are welcome, there will also be a complimentary buffet on the night. The Club would like to gratefully thank Karl Latimer for his efforts during the season and for taking the time to put the compilation together for tonight.

This coming Saturday the 8th of May Northumberland Boys under 16’s will take on Cheshire Boys at Croft Park for the National Counties Cup. Kick off is at 3 PM and the Social Club will be open from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm.

On Friday the 7 May it is the clubs presentation night in the Social Club from 7.30 pm to 9 PM. As well as the player’s awards (including, as voted by you the supporters, The Supporters Player of the Season), there will be a number of awards recognising last season’s volunteers. So please come along and show your appreciation to the winners, as well as having the opportunity to chat…