Quotes of the Week

31st May 2015

It’s been a quieter week at Blyth Spartans over the last seven days but there were still plenty of talking points with Tom Wade discussing new additions, Sean Reid joining from West Allotment Celtic and Danny Parker discussing the return to pre-season training. So here is this week’s Quotes of the Week! Manager Tom Wade on the search for new signings “We are working hard and we will bring new…

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Reid looks forward to new challenge with Spartans

31st May 2015

They say good things come to those who wait and if that prophecy is indeed true then Blyth Spartans and new addition Sean Reid can look forward to a bright future together. Reid, who completed a move to Croft Park over the weekend, came close to joining Spartans earlier this year, however stayed loyal to his former club West Allotment Celtic, who were in the midst of what was to…

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Second signing completed as Reid joins Spartans

30th May 2015

Blyth Spartans have completed the signing of Sean Reid from EBAC Northern League club West Allotment Celtic. Manager Tom Wade watched as Reid put pen to paper at Croft Park to become his second summer signing after the return of Paul Robinson from Whitley Bay. The Spartans boss revealed that it was a case of second time lucky when it came to signing Reid, who spent time in the youth…

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Sean Reid

30th May 2015

ATTACKING MIDFIELDER / CENTRE FORWARD Previous Clubs: Ryton and Crawcrook Albion and West Allotment Celtic Nickname: Reidy Date of Birth: 7 February 1992 Blyth Spartans Debut: v Buxton (22 August 2015) First Goal for Blyth Spartans: v Mickleover Sports (26 September 2015) Spartans Career Season Starts Subs Games Goals 2015-2016 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 Team Honours (at Blyth Spartans AFC): None Individual Honours (at Blyth…

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SPARTANS FLASHBACK: Darlington 3-0(h) FA Cup

29th May 2015

Over the summer we will be taking a look back at some of the memorable fixtures during a fantastic 2014/15 season for Blyth Spartans. On each Spartans Flashback there will be reports and reaction plus match photos and highlights when they are available. Today we take a look back at the FA Cup First Qualifying Round replay win over Darlington as we took our first steps on a remarkable journey…

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Parker already excited by pre-season return

27th May 2015

Blyth Spartans defender Danny Parker is winding down after a busy season but revealed he has already turned his attentions to the return to pre-season training. The former Bishop Auckland and Motherwell centre back also praised the impact of assistant manager Lee Picton as he prepares to undertake his first pre-season with the club since he came in as Tom Wade’s number two in February. “I’m eager to begin pre-season…

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McLean to continue match report sponsorship

Blyth Spartans supporter Alan McLean will continue his sponsorship of the club’s match reports for a third consecutive season. McLean, a Chartered Management Account, revealed his pleasure at being able to put his name above the reports once again. “It is a great pleasure for me to sponsor the Spartans’ match reports once more. As I have said previously I firmly believe they are of great value, not only to…

26th May 2015
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Friday night is Presentation Night

26th May 2015

A remarkable 2014/15 season is rounded off this coming Friday with the players end-of-season presentation night. As is normal the Clubhouse at Croft Park will host the event, with the doors opening at 7pm. All of the usual awards will be handed out and this season we have more reasons to celebrate after what has been a memorable season. We will reflect on the outstanding FA Cup run, the push…

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Signed Spartans training tops up for grabs thanks to Quantum Elite

24th May 2015

One of our club sponsors – Quantum Elite – very kindly went into partnership with one of the region’s leading charities this season and put their name on the front of the Blyth Spartans training kit. The club have been proud to see the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation logo adoring our training kits, alongside Quantum Elite, in what has been a remarkable season for everyone connected with Blyth Spartans. Now…

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Deals have to be right for us – Wade

23rd May 2015

Blyth Spartans manager Tom Wade cut a positive figure after a week that saw the vast majority of his squad commit to the club for the new season. And now he turns his attentions to bringing in some new faces to compliment what he already has. However, as he warns, he will only complete a deal with a player if it is right for the club and he is sure…

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