Harry Gardiner joins Spartans on loan from Sunderland
Blyth Spartans are thrilled to confirm the loan signing of Sunderland under-21 forward, Harry Gardiner.
1st Team News
1899 Club | December Draw
There is no winner of the “One in a Thousand Draw” as the number drawn was 950 and this number is not allocated to any member. The £100 prize rolls over to next month with a prize of £200 for January’s draw.
Cedric Main returns to York following loan spell
Blyth Spartans can confirm that Cedric Main has returned to his parent club, York City, following a highly successful loan spell at Croft Park during the first half of the 2023/24 campaign. Having departed Northumberland in the summer to make a step up to the fifth tier, Main had only featured during pre-season for The Minstermen before completing a switch back to the North East in late August, 2023. Main…
Match Report | Blyth Spartans 2-1 South Shields | National League North | 2023/24
Jon Shaw took charge of his first game in charge since being appointed as Blyth Spartans manager in what would be a 2-1 victory due to late heroics from JJ Hooper.
Match Photos| Blyth Spartans 2-1 South Shields | Bill Broadley
A selection of photos by Bill Broadley, from the second meeting in 5 days between Blyth Spartans and South Shields; which saw the Spartans complete the double over local rivals with a JJ Hooper goal in injury time, silencing the visiting fans.
Preview | South Shields (H) | National League North | 2023/24
Blyth Spartans face South Shields for the second time in five days, this time closing out 2023 at Croft Park.
A fan’s generous offer to cover Bishop’s Stortford overnight stay
The Club has received a very generous offer from an ardent Blyth Spartans supporter to pay for the overnight stay, for our game at Bishop Stortford on Saturday 6th January kick-off at 1pm.
Jon Shaw confirmed as permanent First Team Manager
The Club is pleased to announce that Jon Shaw has been appointed as First Team Manager. Jon’s first game in charge will be against one of his previous clubs South Shields at Croft Park tomorrow. Jon has signed a contract with the Club until the end of season 2024/25. Speaking on his appointment, Jon said, ‘It’s a really proud day for me becoming manager of a club with the history…
Derby Day Information
Blyth Spartans take on local rivals South Shields tomorrow, so here are a few reminders. There will be segregation, with the away supporters entrance at the Plessey Road end. Admission will be by cash or card on the turnstiles but we strongly recommend that tickets are purchased in advance online, this will also avoid queuing. Tickets can be purchased here
Club Statement – Graham Fenton
The Club can announce that Graham Fenton has been relieved of his managerial duties and placed on garden leave.