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Live Stream | Hereford (H) | National League North

12th November 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC will provide a live stream for our National League North encounter with Hereford on Saturday (November 14). Michael Nelson’s men head into the game looking to make it three games unbeaten following Paul Blackett’s injury-time equaliser against Farsley Celtic on Tuesday. Due to government guidelines, supporters remain locked out of Croft Park but we’re doing everything we can to ensure you don’t miss any of the action….

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Live Stream | Farsley Celtic (H) | National League North

8th November 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC will provide a live stream for our National League North encounter with Farsley Celtic on Tuesday (November 10). Michael Nelson’s men head into the game looking to make it back-to-back wins following their first three points of the campaign at Curzon Ashton.  Farsley themselves travel to Northumberland full of confidence following their injury time winner against Gateshead.  Due to government guidelines, supporters remain locked out of Croft…

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Interview | Nelson: ‘Please back the lads’

2nd November 2020
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Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson understands fans’ frustration – but has pleaded for everyone to get behind his players.  Nelson, who was appointed Blyth boss in the summer, has recruited a new-look squad in line with the budget available to him.  Spartans have picked up one point from their opening five National League North matches – which followed in a 1-1 draw with AFC Telford United.  Since then however, it’s…

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Arrival | Michael Cain join Blyth Spartans

29th October 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the arrival of former Leicester City youngster Michael Cain on a deal until late-January.  The 25-year-old featured for Blyth in pre-season, partnering Simon Heslop in the midfield during the 2-2 draw with Hartlepool United at Croft Park.  He has been training at Northern League side Bishop Auckland in order to build his fitness but now puts pen to paper on a three-month deal…

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Arrival | Gbolahan joins Blyth on non-contract

24th October 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce Ade Gbolahan has joined on a non-contract basis.  The striker arrives at Croft Park having finished last season at National League South outfit Eastbourne Borough.  Gbolahan joined Eastbourne in January and scored on his debut in a 2-2 draw with Concord Rangers.  He went on to feature in a further three games for the The Sports before the campaign was cut short due…

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Arrival | Young joins Blyth on season-long loan

16th October 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the arrival of goalkeeper Brad Young on a season-long loan from Hartlepool United.  Highly-rated Young, 18, arrives at Croft Park fresh from being linked with some of the biggest clubs in the country.  Stories in the national press earlier this year claimed Young had caught the eye of a number of Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.  Whilst speculation surrounded…

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FA Cup | Marske tie postponed but rescheduled for Wednesday

13th October 2020
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Blyth Spartans’ FA Cup Third Round Qualifying tie at Marske United tonight has been postponed (Tuesday, October 13). Despite the home side’s best efforts, the pitch has waterlogged. The tie has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 14. If the tie at Mount Pleasant is unable to go ahead on Wednesday, we’ve asked the game is moved to Croft Park on Thursday. The tie must be played by Thursday or both clubs are…

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Season Tickets | Refund update

7th October 2020
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Blyth Spartans chairman Tony Platten has written to update supporters on the refunding of season tickets.  It has been confirmed by the National League, FA and Government that no spectators will be allowed to watch Step 1 and 2 matches for at least three months. Last week, it was announced a funding package of grants has been agreed with the government, but full details are still yet to be confirmed….

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Arrival | Cunningham re-joins for third loan spell

5th October 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce Aaron Cunningham has returned to Croft Park on a season-long loan from Hartlepool United, subject to FA and National League clearance.   Cunningham, 22, was due to spend the remainder of last season on loan at Blyth but his spell was cut short after three games following the Covid-19 outbreak.  However, the 22-year-old has sealed an immediate move back to Northumberland and should…

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Club Statement | Heslop appointed Blyth club captain

3rd October 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce Simon Heslop as our new club captain.  The experienced midfielder is no stranger to the armband having memorably captained hometown club York City to FA Trophy glory in 2017.  Heslop’s appointment signals a new dawn for Blyth following the retirement of club legend Robbie Dale.  The 33-year-old said: “We’ve all worked hard in pre-season and are ready now for the first game.  “We’ve…

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