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Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of central midfield player Robert Briggs from Gateshead on a month’s loan. The 19-year-old is the captain of their reserve team and was a key member of the side that won the Durham County Cup last season. He was an unused substitute for Gateshead in Saturday’s FA Cup game against Blyth. Part of the deal will see Gateshead allow Briggs to play for Blyth…
The Club asks if any supporters/volunteers can help clearing up litter in ground in preparation for tomorrows match against Vauxhall Motors, could they report to Ian Evans at the main office, Port of Blyth Stand, at 10am tomorrow (Tuesday), it should only take 1 – 2 hours, your help would be greatly appreciated.
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Blyth Spartans went down 2-0 to north east rivals Gateshead in the 1st Round proper of the FA Cup on Saturday. The Spartans put in a spirited showing, especially in the second half, but were beaten by the better side. “Obviously I’m disappointed,” said Blyth manager Steve Cuggy. “It didn’t turn out to be the rip-roaring cup tie it might have been. Our game plan was to hold on as…
Blyth Spartans have parted company with striker Richard Offiong. Spartans’ manager Steve Cuggy said: “I have four forwards at the club now and I can’t guarantee Richard a game. Jamie Mole is a class act and Graeme Armstrong is a proven striker, then we have Glen Taylor coming on well. Richard needs matches under his belt. His attitude has been good and he showed a lot of restraint following the…
As mentioned previously on this site, there is a charity bike ride to raise money for the Scott Bell Fund taking place next May, to co-incide with Scott’s benefit game (5th May). Whilst the final route from Dublin to Blyth is still to be confirmed, it can announced that the bike ride may have as many as 32 cyclists taking the trip! The Irish side of the event is being…
The Club can confirm that there will be a limited number of tickets on sale in the Social Club on Saturday morning from 11.00am until 1.00pm. The match is all ticket and there will be NO cash admission on the day. Ticket sales will cease at 1.00pm to comply with FA regulations for all ticket matches.
Blyth Spartans captain Graeme Armstrong believes that his side can cause an upset in the first round proper of the FA cup against his former club Gateshead at Croft Park on Saturday. The two sides have had contrasting fortunes in their respective leagues this season with Spartans bottom of the pile in the Blue Square North and Gateshead flying high in 6th position in the Blue Square Premier. Armstrong, however,…
The club can confirm that there will be an open sale of tickets in the Social Club from 7-9pm tonight. Tickets are priced as follows: – Adults – £12 Concessions – £6 Seat in the Port of Blyth stand – £2 (all classes) There will be an additional opportunity to buy tickets (subject to availability) on Saturday morning, with the sales being available from 11am until 1pm Please note that…
Blyth Spartans AFC are aware of a complaint of racial abuse having been submitted to the FA, and subsequently to the Football Association of Wales, by our player Richard Offiong. This follows alleged comments made to him by an opposition player during the Blue Square North fixture against Colwyn Bay on Saturday 5th November. It is understood that Colwyn Bay FC are conducting an inquiry in to the alleged incident…