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Spartans midfielder Lewis Horner has signed for Scottish Premier League side Inverness Caledonian Thistle, in a move that sees him move North of the Border for the second time in his career. Horner – who began his career with Hibernian and had a loan spell at East Stirling – had been on trial with the Jags and has now signed a contract with the club. Since joining Spartans from Newcastle…
Blyth Spartans can confirm that former right back Chris Bell has signed for the club for the upcoming campaign. Chris made 12 appearances as a teenager for then manager Paul Baker in the early 2000’s signing along with Wayne Phillips from East Durham college and has since gone onto play for the likes of Whitley Bay, Shildon and Bishop Auckland. Assistant manager Colin Myers commented “I’ve known Chris for a…
As he prepares for his first full campaign at Croft Park midfielder Paul Robinson has described Spartans pre-season campaign as the best of his career. The former Whitley Bay man has found himself up against the likes of Cowdenbeath, Stranraer and St Mirren, describing the latter as the “highlight of pre-season”. He said “It’s been great and I think it’s been the best pre-season of my career. We have faced…
The Spartans tv channel will continue this season! BSAFCTV was under threat when Producer Stephen Hurst accepted an offer too good to refuse to work with Gateshead FC. Spartans Media Manager Phil Castiaux commented: “It certainly was a cause for concern when we lost Stephen but Jonny Hall has stepped forward and offered to take over the role. Supporters will know Jonny from his excellent commentary for Radio Northumberland. Unfortunately…
Second half goals from Neal Hooks and Dan Maguire gave the Spartans a 2-1 victory at Consett on Tuesday night. Manager Tom Wade was pleased with another solid pre-season showing from his squad. “I thought we were really good,” he said. “We looked like a senior side against a decent Consett team which did very well in the Northern League last season and who have been hammering other sides in…
Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a friendly against a Newcastle United XI at Croft Park on Friday 8th August kick off 7.30pm. Admission prices will be £5 and £2 The Club are grateful to NUFC for allowing this game to go ahead. Please spread the word through all social media channels so that we can take full advantage of this opportunity and get a…
Spartans manager Tom Wade was pleased with his side following their convincing 4-1 win at Celtic Nation on Saturday. “We played very well and actually probably a little within ourselves,” he said. “We controlled the ball well and had other chances to extend the scoreline. Plus a lot of the lads got a full 90 minutes under their belts which is great for match fitness levels.” Blyth played former Bishop…
The Spartans are having a variety of formal club photographs taken on Monday night at 6.30pm Members of the Green Army are invited to Croft Park from about 7.15 when they can take their own pictures and perhaps even a selfie with a favourite player. The best of the Spartans selfies will be posted on the website and on the club’s official Instagram account.
The Spartans beat North Shields 2-0 away on Wednesday evening. Goals from Daniel Maguire after 2 minutes and a second with 15 minutes remaining from Matty Wade secured the victory. Manager Tom Wade said: “It took us time to get used to the pitch – the grass was quite long, but once we did we dominated most of the game after the break. We were going to give more players…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of Wales under-19 right back Alex Nicholson following his release by League One side Preston North End. The 20-year-old, who is from Cramlington, started his career at Newcastle United, before moving onto the ‘Lillywhites’ and was loaned to Chorley towards the end of last season for their Championship campaign. Nicholson has been with the Spartans throughout pre-season and has produced a string of solid…