1st Team Archives | Blyth Spartans AFC

1899 Club | Thank you to our longstanding members

3rd April 2020

First and foremost, Blyth Spartans AFC hope our management, players, officials, volunteers and supporters are keeping safe and well during this difficult time. In these unprecedented times, the future of our club and fellow non-league sides are in a situation none of us have ever experienced before. Despite there being no news as to when the National League will resume, the Executive Committee members are doing all they can to…

BSAFCTV | Relive 14/15 FA Cup run on our Youtube channel

31st March 2020

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Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce it is bringing the ‘FA Cup Journey 2014/15’ DVD live to our YouTube this Friday for the first time. The two-hour production, expertly produced by former media team member Matt Riggs, shows highlights from all eight matches, interviews and much more from our most recent run to the third round. It was only ever available on DVD, That is, until now. At 7:55pm…

National League Statement | 2019/20 suspended ‘indefinitely’

31st March 2020

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The National League Board met earlier today and has reviewed its prior decision to suspend the competition until at least 3rd April 2020. In consideration of the very serious and unprecedented national public health emergency caused by the coronavirus, the Board has taken the decision to suspend the National League, National League North and National League South competitions indefinitely. The National League is currently obtaining specialist legal advice, is consulting…

Club Statement | FA Statement

26th March 2020

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Blyth Spartans AFC would like to try and offer clarity on the latest FA statement following various reports. The FA has confirmed that Leagues at Step 3-6 are set to be declared null and void, with all results expunged. We are led to believe the initial statement by The FA stated relegation from Step 2, i.e. National League North, would, as a result, not take place. However, on current viewing,…

Club Statement | Player wages

23rd March 2020

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Like all sports clubs in the United Kingdom, Blyth Spartans AFC is facing an unprecedented situation. The club has had no income since it’s last home game on February 15th and will have no further income for the foreseeable future. Wages were paid in full last week but we, therefore, have no other option than to suspend all wage payments to employees forthwith. The government and the League have announced schemes…

Club message | Stay safe, keep well

22nd March 2020

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It goes without saying, Blyth Spartans AFC wishes its fans, volunteers, players and management to stay safe during these unprecedented times. We, as a football club, are proud to represent this town and thank everyone for their continued support. You have always stuck by us throughout our 121-year history. So, if we can be of help in any way, please get in touch. We await further updates on when football will return…

Club Statement | Brief update from Executive Committee

19th March 2020

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Blyth Spartans AFC has been made aware of the Premier League and EFL further suspending their seasons until April 30. The EFL also announced yesterday it would be taking measures to immediately assist with cash flow via a £50million short-term relief package. Indeed, our Executive Committee is constantly reviewing the situation and wait for further updates from the National League. We appreciate this is a difficult time – including the football…

COVID19 | National League suspension

16th March 2020

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Blyth Spartans AFC has issued the following statement after the National League suspended fixtures until April 3 following the outbreak of coronavirus. The decision to suspend the league is not unexpected and brings the National League in line with the Premier League and EFL. There will be serious implications for clubs, such as the reduction in income from match days and the cancellation of matches. There are a number of…

News | National League suspended

16th March 2020

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At its Board Meeting on Friday, The National League decided to use its best endeavours to keep its season going in the face of unprecedented adversity However, with the current coronavirus (COVID-19) reaching global pandemic levels it has to accept that the situation is now out of its own control. In the knowledge of the government measures now announced including not to support sporting events with emergency services workers it…

Match OFF | Gloucester City (A)

13th March 2020

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Blyth Spartans’ National League North trip to Gloucester City on Saturday has been postponed by the hosts due to “suspected cases and players in isolation”. The National League met today to discuss the outbreak of the coronavirus after the Premier League and EFL suspended fixtures until April 3. Following lengthy discussion, the National League decided to allow matches to go ahead as planned this weekend. A full statement read: “Following…

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