1st Team News

Blyth Spartans have boosted their squad with the additions of former Sunderland academy man Andrew Cartwright and German goalkeeper Fabian Otte. Cartwright, who is twenty years old, appeared at right back during pre-season in games against Blackpool and Ashington. He made thirty two appearances for the Black Cats U21 side last season and is the son of former Spartans midfielder Peter Cartwright. German keeper Otte also appeared for Tom Wade’s…

The club can officially reveal their new home and away kits, proudly displaying the logo of their new sponsor. Above: The new home shirt Above: The new away shirt Supporters will get their chance to get their hands on the new shirt tomorrow from the club shop at the following times: – Saturday 15 August 2015 8am – 1pm Sunday 16 August 2015 10am – 12 noon Monday 17 August…

Blyth Spartans can announce that their new shirt sponsor is Arch Developments. Arch Developments is a development company owned by Northumberland County Council and is responsible for the construction of the new ‘Blyth Workspace’ development on the quayside in Blyth and their logo (see below) will be displayed on the club’s new shirt. More information regarding Arch Developments can be found via the following link: – http://www.archnorthumberland.co.uk A more detailed…

The club would like to announce the signing of former Sunderland defender Tom McNamee for the upcoming season. The 20-year-old was released by the Black Cats over the summer and has been trialling with the club for the last couple of weeks, featuring in the recent friendlies against South Shields and Farsley Celtic. Manager Tom Wade commented “We’re pleased to get Tom on board, he’s done well in training and…

Now that the dust has settled on pre season and we look forward to the new league campaign, the club would like to take one final look back at the season gone, to offer their thanks to some members of last season’s squad who are no longer at Croft Park, having moved on over the summer. Peter Jeffries – Goalkeeper The popular goalkeeper arrived from Spennymoor at the start of…

FC Halifax Town has confirmed that Danny Maguire signed during the close season having previously played for Blyth Spartans in the Evo-Stik Premier Division, has re-signed for the Club based in the North East. Due to both personal and business commitments, the player felt on reflection that he would not be able to sustain the travelling required to play for the Shaymen. After careful consideration, an amicable solution has been…