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Walking Football | Session resume from December 7

6th December 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce its Walking Football sessions will recommence from Monday (December 7).  The times of these sessions will stay as were before Lockdown 2.  Monday: 10:30am to 11:30am & 7pm to 8pm.  Thursday: 10:30am to 11:30am.  Our initiative, run by qualified FA coaches in association with Dugout Coaching, is aimed at over 50s in the local community. The cost of each session is £3, or…

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Arrival | O’Donnell joins on season-long

4th December 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce the arrival of JJ O’Donnell on loan for the remainder of the season from National League North rivals Gateshead.  O’Donnell has been at the International Stadium for seven seasons having made his initial loan from Luton Town permanent in the summer of 2014.  The 29-year-old is a cult hero at The Heed after his goal against Grimsby Town sent The Tynesiders to the…

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News | Thank you to Mark Lynn’s family & friends

3rd December 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC wholeheartedly thanks the family and friends of late supporter Mark Lynn after his legacy fund has helped bolster our media department. Lifelong fan Mark sadly passed away earlier this year and the club paid its respects with a minutes silence before our game with Altrincham in February. Brian Coult set up a JustGiving page in Mark’s memory, which was supported by Mark and his wife Keren’s work…

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Interview | Heslop reacts to York City defeat

3rd December 2020
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BY Niall Bromley  Simon Heslop believes Blyth Spartans played well in patches during the defeat to York City but admits it is not good enough.  Blyth lost 3-0 to the Minstermen at Croft Park on Wednesday night in National League North – their first game in 17 days.  City opened the scoring after 10 minutes through Michael Woods but the home side squandered a number of chances to level before…

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Live stream | York City (H) | National League North

29th November 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce a live stream will be in operation for our National League North clash with York City on Wednesday (December 2).  With Tier 3 restrictions in Northumberland forcing the club to continue its home fixtures behind closed doors, we’re even more committed in bringing the game live to you! Streaming passes are priced at £8, with both Blyth and York supporters welcome.  To watch,…

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Arrival | Amantchi re-signs for Blyth

26th November 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce Levi Amantchi has re-joined the club on a non-contract basis.  Amantchi is no stranger to Croft Park having enjoyed a three-month loan spell from National League side Chesterfield last season.  In his 16 appearances during that time, the striker netted twice – including a dramatic late equaliser in the 3-3 draw with Gateshead on New Years’ Day.  But just days after his memorable…

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Club Store | Christmas opening times

26th November 2020
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Following the Government’s latest announcement, our Supporters Club are aiming to open the store at Croft Park on the following dates and times: Thursday, December 3rd (6pm to 8pm) Saturday, December 5th (11pm to 1pm) Wednesday, December 9th (6pm to 8pm Saturday, December 12th (11pm to 1pm) Wednesday, December 16th (6pm to 8pm Saturday, December 19th (11pm to 1pm) Wednesday, December 23rd (6pm to 8pm) Entrance to the club store…

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Club Statement | Northumberland Tier 3 restrictions

26th November 2020
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Following the announcement that Northumberland will be placed in Tier 3 when lockdown restrictions end on 2 December, it is with regret we confirm that fixtures at Croft Park will remain behind closed doors for the foreseeable future. Elite football clubs based in Tier 1 and Tier 2 can open their gates to fans at a reduced capacity, however those with Tier 3 restrictions must continue to play without supporters…

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Club Statement | Positive Covid-19 test

17th November 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm it has received a positive Covid-19 test. As a result, the club will enter a period of self-isolation and has postponed its National League North matches against Spennymoor Town, Kettering Town and Boston United.   The club will return to action when York City are the visitors to Croft Park in early December. The fixture may be moved back 24 hours from its original date,…

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Club Statement | Bob Little

12th November 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is sad to report the passing of supporter Bob Little. Dudley-born Bob was a staunch fan for many years and a great supporter of North East Non League football in general. He was instrumental in attracting a substantial grant to enable the development and staging of our Centenary Anniversary Exhibition, 20 years ago. A regular annual season ticket holder, he once, when the club were in financial difficulties,…

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