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The club would like to remind all media and press outlets that they should not contact any players or management without going through the Media Team. In the first instance this should be via Media Manager Phil Castiaux at phil_castiaux@yahoo.co.uk or on 07890042765.
Chairman Tony Platten and Vice-Chairman Kevin Scott were on hand at the recent NPL Dinner held in Blackpool to receive the Fair Play Award for last season on behalf of Tom Wade and the team. (Above: Tony and Kevin with Alan Allcock)
Blyth Spartans captain Robbie Dale is to be rewarded for his eleven years of service at the club with a well earned testimonial. Premier League side Sunderland will provide the opposition for the game that will take place on Saturday 1st August at Croft Park. Kick off will be 3pm. Dale has made 451 appearances in over a decade at the club, scoring 144 goals in that time, placing him…
As he prepares to return to pre-season training Damen Mullen believes that sealing promotion from the Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division has to be the aim for Blyth Spartans this season. The Croft Park club came close to sealing a play-off place last season, only to fall on the last day of the campaign as the impact of a hectic schedule took place. That schedule was a result of the remarkable…
Blyth Spartans pre-season planning has been given a major boost with the news that midfielder Michael Richardson has put pen to paper on a new contract with the club. The former Newcastle United man became a firm favourite at Croft Park after joining the club in November 2014. After making his debut against Witton Albion at Croft Park, Richardson went on to score ten goals in his thirty two appearances…
The date of Blyth Spartans pre-season fixture against EBAC Northern League side Ashington has been changed. Spartans now travel to Woodhorn Lane to face Steve Harmison’s side on Friday 17th July. Kick off will be 7.30pm
The club can confirm that attacking midfielder Craig Lynch has left the club to join Durham City AFC. The 23-year-old joined the Spartans from Spennymoor Town towards the end of last season and went on to make 7 appearances in a Blyth shirt, 6 of those coming from the bench and he scored twice. Those goals both came after Lynch came off the bench in the wins at Witton Albion…
It’s just over three weeks since Paul Robinson completed his return to Blyth Spartans and the former Whitley Bay midfielder is targeting promotion, and hopes he and his midfield counterparts can be the inspiration. The options available to Spartans manager Tom Wade in the heart of their side mean they have a problem when it comes to team selection, albeit a one they would prefer to have. With Robinson and…
The club was saddened to hear that Derek Birdsey passed away at the weekend. Derek was a long time member of the Supporters Club and was responsible for running the club shop, both at the ground and online. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
The clock is ticking until the return to pre-season training and that subject plays a key role in this week’s Quotes of the Week with the likes of Lee Picton and Ryan Hutchinson talking about that. Ryan Hutchinson on his injury frustration “Obviously missing the last eight games, with the play-off push and the Senior Cup Final, was frustrating. I think back and it feels like I have already had…