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Newly arrived Spartans defender Stephen Tobin was a happy man as he played his part in his new side’s 2-1 pre-season win over Whitley Bay. The former Bishop Auckland player came on midway through the second half for his first appearance since officially signing and felt his side deserved to win. “I thought it was excellent, I was just pleased to get on and it was hard work but I…
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-1 Whitley Bay Saturday 13th July Croft Park Pre-Season Friendly Attendance: 226 Two goals in the first ten minutes from Dan Maguire and Joe Kendrick ensured that Spartans won their first home pre-season fixture against Northern League side Whitley Bay. However it was the performance of Spartans rather than the result that will give the Croft Park faithful…
The Evostik Premier fixtures for 2013/14 season will be published Wednesday 17th July.
Blyth Spartans have signed youngster Adam Garrity from Championship side Middlesbrough. The forward comes to Blyth having been released from the Riverside earlier in the summer. And the 18-year-old is honoured to be joining the ranks at Croft Park. He said: “I’ve heard a lot about the club, so I’m happy to be here. Blyth came highly recommended to me and I’m glad they wanted me. “It’s a privilege to…
As preparations for the 2013/14 season get underway Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that our sponsors have once again continued their valued support of the club. Kit sponsors Quantum Elite have agreed to sponsor Spartans home and away kits. However there will be a new logo on the shirt as a new branch of Quantum Elite, called ProLaw will now be brandished on the front of both kits replacing…
Defender Stephen Tobin is the latest player to register for Blyth Spartans. The 29-year-old centre-back signs from Northern League side Bishop Auckland, becoming yet another acquisition to link up with Assistant Manager Colin Myers at Croft Park. And ‘Tobes’ is looking forward to representing Spartans in the Evo-Stik League Northern Premier next season. He said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be joining the club. Obviously, I know the history and it’s…
Former Bishop Auckland Goalkeeping Coach John Bottensien has joined the club, to fill the void left by the departed Carl King. The 46-year-old was down at Croft Park on Thursday night to take his first session since agreeing to link back up with Assistant Manager Colin Myers at Blyth. And, despite replacing a popular figure at the club, the former Bristol Rovers keeper admitted that it didn’t take him long…
Blyth Spartans have moved to sign two more goalkeepers, to give the recently re-signed Conor Grant some competition for the number one jersey. James Howarth and Ryan Graham have both agreed to join the club, after impressing during the pre-season sessions so far. Howarth joins from Newcastle Benfield and the 20-year-old is gunning for a starting role this season. He said: “I’m very happy to be joining. It’s a big…
Conor Grant will remain with Blyth Spartans next season – after re-signing for the club this evening. The goalkeeper arrived from Gretna last summer and went on to make 40 appearances for Spartans last season. And the 23-year-old revealed that he was happy to remain at Blyth for another 12 months. Grant said: “I’m delighted to stay here. It was never really an issue. As long as the club wanted…
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from Blyths’ opening pre-season friendly. A chance for the supporters and management to check out some of the new faces in the team.