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Blyth Spartans have appointed a new head Coach. Paddy Atkinson has left Northern league Bedlington Terriers and joined the Spartans for their first Evostik Northern Premier League campaign. Wickham born Atkinson, who had two spells at Croft Park as a player, commented: “I was fortunate enough to be involved in many successes at Welfare Park but felt it was time to move on from the Northern League. I had a…
The club can confirm that Wayne phillips is the latest player to turn down an offer to continue to play at Croft Park. Blyth Spartans wish him well at his new club
Blyth Spartans can announce their first signing of the summer, in the shape of experienced front man Craig Farrell. The 29-year-old spent the latter part of last season at Blue Square Bet North side Hinckley United and has only recently relocated back to his native North East. The forward started his career at Middlesbrough and went on to enjoy stints in League football at Leeds United and Carlisle United. He…
Whilst negotiations are ongoing with the remainder of the current squad, the club can regretfully announce that the following players have not been able to agree terms with Blyth Spartans and have informed manager Tommy Cassidy that they wish to continue their footballing careers away from Croft Park: – – Adam Forster – Dan Groves – Neal Hooks – Glen Taylor* The club would like to thank the above players…
Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce that Manager Tommy Cassidy has acted quickly by appointing Paddy Atkinson as the new team coach. Paddy’s career in football started as a youth at Sheffield United in 1987. His senior career started when he moved to Hartlepool in 1988. As well as playing for Blyth Spartans in 2000 he also made 40 appearances for York City and 64 for Queen of the South.
Blyth Spartans can announce that Gavin Fell has decided to leave the Club. The Club would like to thank Gavin for his work last season and wish him well in his future career.
The football club have a number of jobs to be completed in and around Croft Park during the summer months. This year the main job will be the painting of the perimeter fence. Should anyone wish to volunteer, could they please contact Ian Evans via the following methods, with details of when they have a spare hour or two: – Tel: 01670 352353 (weekday mornings) Mobile: 07905984308 E-Mail: generalmanager@blythspartans.com
The club can announce they have organised the following pre-season friendlies for July 2012. Ashington (AWAY) – Tue 17 July 2012 (7pm) Gateshead (HOME) – Sat 21 July 2012 (3pm) Tonbridge Angels (HOME) – Sat 28 July 2012 (3pm) Dunston UTS (HOME) – Tue 31 July 2012 (7pm) The fixtures for August 2012 will be announced at a later date.
The match on Saturday between Blyth Spartans XI and Bedlington Terriers XI was the final day of a number of fund raising initiatives all in aid of the Scott Bell Fund. Many thanks to all Spartans and Terriers players, both old and new, who turned out on Saturday. Many thanks to the many people who helped on the day. The club, however, would like to give an extra special mention…
The club can announce the following news regarding contracted players for the season. Contracted Players (with Options) Adam Forster Mathew Hunter The options on these contracts have NOT been taken up and they are therefore free agents, but both players have been given the opportunity to attend pre-season training with Blyth Spartans. Contracted Players (without Options) Graeme Armstrong Neal Hooks Carl Jones Wayne Phillips Manager Tommy Cassidy has not offered…