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Peter Jameson believes Blyth Spartans’ 1-1 draw at Bradford Park Avenue is a sign of their progression in recent months – although admits Steven Drench’s late penalty save was “a kick in the teeth”. A second-half – where Alun Armstrong’s men led courtesy of Sean Reid’s 26th-minute header – was largely uneventful before the game burst back into life in the final quarter of an hour. Jameson and co…
Once again the sponsors lounge was full for the visit of Boreham Wood. The main Match sponsors were regulars from the Cramlington Pirates. The Match Ball sponsors were long time Spartans fan Gordon Young with his wife Dot and family and Peter Ridley and friends. Also in attendance with his son was 1899 Club winner Iain Charlesworth. Spartans ran out 1-0 winners with an excellent performance from the defence that prevented…
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that defender Jordan Watson has decided to extend his stay at Croft Park until 2020. The 25-year-old’s contract was due for renewal at the end of this season. The former Sunderland Academy graduate has made 137 appearances in his Blyth Spartans career to date, notching two goals. “It’s great to sign a contract extension at Blyth. “The fans have been great this season, obviously…
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that Michael Liddle has decided to extend his stay at Croft Park until 2020. The 29-year-old’s contract was due for renewal at the end of this season and Alun Armstrong has worked quickly to extend the defender’s contract. The former Sunderland Academy graduate has made 98 appearances in his Blyth Spartans career to date, notching three goals and is over the moon to be…
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the return of centre-back Louis Laing to the club. The defender played four games for Spartans this season after a plethora of injuries befell the Spartans back line. But the 25-year-old had looked to secure an international transfer, but as soon as it fell through he was back on the phone to Alun Amrstrong. “I had a little time to think about what I…
After already filling the first bus in record time, the Green Army have announced that they are investigating running a second bus for the FA Trophy game away to Leyton Orient. Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested. The details are as follows: Event: Leyton Orient v Blyth Spartans Date: Saturday 2nd Februaryy Departure time from Blyth: 7:00am Departure point: The Wallaw Returning time: 5:00pm Cost: £30 Should…
Blyth Spartans have been handed the toughest of draw in the Buildbase FA Trophy – they will travel to the highest ranked team in the competition Leyton Orient. The fixture will be played on Saturday the 2nd February as Blyth face a 582-mile round trip to take on the National League leaders – who beat Wrexham 1-0 despite being reduced to 10 men. A Matt Harold penalty in the 63rd…
Blyth Spartans can now announce the departure of Ian Watson who has taken on the assistant manager role at National League side Gateshead. The popular left-back has been a vital part of the dressing room and coaching staff at Spartans since returning in the summer of 2017, and will be a big miss. ‘Busted’ has made 90 appearances for Blyth Spartans in his two spells with the club, scoring on…
Before the Spartans Buildbase FA Trophy match against Boreham Wood, Jarrett Rivers was presented with the Port of Blyth Player of the Month award by Colin Bassam from Port of Blyth Training Services. The award is decided by averaging the three top players in each of the month’s games.
Blyth Spartan are delighted to have accepted £1,500 on behalf of the Blyth Spartans Supporters’ Club. The cheque was delivered to Chairman Tony Platten ahead of the 1-1 draw against Alfreton Town on Saturday afternoon