1st Team News

After signing midfielder Stephen Turnbull late on Monday night Spartans added a second new face to their squad less than twenty four hours later. Newcastle United U21 striker Jonathyn Quinn arrives at Croft Park on a month long “work experience” loan and is already familiar with his new surroundings having feature in a pre-season fixture between the two clubs in August. Three months earlier the Ashington born forward was on…

Jarrett Rivers celebrated signing a contract at Spartans by claiming his first competitive goal for the club at Stamford but admitted he was “frustrated” at his side’s inability to take all three points. Tom Wade’s created numerous chances as the front three of Dan Maguire, Robbie Dale and Rivers himself went close but a point was all they had to show for a good performance at the Daniels Stadium. “We…

Spartans midfielder Ben Sayer has left the club and signed for Evo-Stik Northern Premier League First Division North side Spennymoor Town Sayer, who signed for Spartans from Northern League side Team Northumbria made the switch on Friday after discussions with manager Tom Wade, who explained that the move was a shock so early in the season. “It’s a surprise when players want to leave a club after just seven games….

Spartans midfielder Paul Robinson has decided to leave the club and rejoin former club Whitley Bay. Signed from Darlington 1883 in November 2013, Robinson made his debut in the 1-5 Doodson Sports Cup defeat against the Quakers. His League debut came three days later as Spartans fell to a 1-2 defeat at Buxton. However it was third time lucky for Robbo as he finally tasted success on his home debut…

Blyth Spartans have announced that winger Jarrett Rivers has put pen to paper on a contract at the club. Signed from Whitley Bay during the summer Rivers impressed in pre-season, scoring a wonder goal in the 3-2 defeat to Newcastle United Under 21s that went on to be one of the most viewed videos on Spartans official YouTube channel BSAFCTV. After initially starting the season on the substitutes bench Rivers…

The club can confirm that they have finally secured international clearance from the FA for attacker Samuel Pérez. Pérez has been with the Spartans since the beginning of pre-season, playing in several friendlies, but now will be available for selection with the first time.

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of defender Joel Dixon. Joel was with the Spartans throughout pre-season and impressed management duo Tom Wade and Colin Myers into signing the defender on at Croft Park. A former Frickley Athletic and Ossett Albion player, he has experience of the Evostik League and will be available for selection for this Saturday’s away trip to Stamford. Welcome to the club Joel!