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Today’s FA Trophy match against AFC Telford has been called OFF because of a frozen pitch. An early inspection revealed that lower than expected overnight low temperatures had re-frozen the pitch. The fixture will now be played on Tuesday 19th December with a 7,45pm Kick-Off.
It was quieter in the Sponsors Lounge for the match against Salford City compared to other recent home games. Bob Parker was accompanied by members of his family and they saw Blyth defeated 0-1 by a penalty. All concerned had a good time and a memento of the sponsorship was made by full back Ian Watson. Antone interested in sponsoring a match should contact the General Manager Anthony Seghini. via…
Our Vanarama National League North Fixture against Alfreton Town has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. The rescheduled fixture has yet to been placed in schedule, we will inform when we know the date of the fixture.
Saturday’s match against Darlington once again saw a packed sponsors suite with four groups of supporters. The famous Coventry Spartans were out in force- and long time supporter Kevin Walker was celebrating his stag weekend with friends. Representatives from Ferguson’s Transport and Storage had the youngest supporter with them and South Beach Spartans completed the party. Additional guests included Alan McLean and his wife who had been celebrating their…
In a joint statement from the Chairman and the Manager of Blyth Spartans the Club can announce that speculation regarding Manager Alun Armstrong leaving the Club are without foundation. Alun confirmed “I have a contract of employment with the Club that includes the option for a further twelve months.” “The management committee, finances, stability and most importantly Croft Park’s readiness for Full Conference football were all part of my reason…
Saturday’s nine goal thriller against Nuneaton saw a full house in the Spartans Sponsors Lounge. Long term sponsor Graham Moorhouse was visiting his home town from Alberta and took the opportunity to attend the match. Graham set up an Oil and Gas engineering company in Canada and called it Spartek Systems. The two other main sponsors were a party celebrating the life of the…
Our match sponsors for the Emirates FA Cup tie against Shaw Lane were Neil Welsh and partner Lynne Kirkman. The result did not go the way we would have wanted but Neil and Lynne did meet a large contingent of happy Shaw Lane’s management team. If you would like to sponsor a match contact Ant Seghini on 01670 352373. We can cater for up to 30 guests at each match…
The main match sponsor for Tuesday’s game against Chorley FC was The Commissioner’s Quay Inn who sponsor Croft Park’s North Stand. Manager Dan Evans was joined by staff from the “Quay” and enjoyed a rain swept 2-0 victory with goals from Nathan Buddle and Dan Maguire. Another special guest of the club at the match was Dave Grey of Kimmerston Design. Dave designed…
The Club can confirm that the funeral of Spartans Legend Jackie Marks will take place at 1 pm on Thursday 13th July at All Saints Church, Linden Rd, Gosforth. The Club would like to pass on their deep respect to the family and close friends of Jackie . Jackie Marks was the inspiration that put Blyth Spartans on the world football map.
The sponsors lounge was once again full for Spartans last game of the season against Grantham Town. Perhaps the most unusual sponsorship of the year was for Tom Hughes. Tom thought he was going on a survival weekend with his best man. Upon leaving his home in North London he was bundled into a white transit van by hooded kid-nappers. It was only after the van had been travelling for…