Spartans Sign Andy Jennings

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of experienced target man Andy Jennings from Billingham Synthonia. Upon completion of the deal that will see the 29-year-old Teesider head to Croft Park, manager Paddy Atkinson commented “We’re pleased to get him on board, we’re trying to build a squad that is right for the demands of this league and Andy is the kind of player that we think will be ideal, as…

13th December 2012
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Executive Committee Minutes (10 December 2012)

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 10 December 2012 Attendees: A Platten, J Young, I Evans, K Scott, A Bowron, C Baxter, S Frake, S Ord Apologies: J Freeman 1. Minutes of previous meeting accepted – Accepted 2. Matters Arising – Inspectors from HMRC visit completed and all documents were made available to them 3. Correspondence – Police visit in respect of break in to advise what further protection can be installed…

11th December 2012
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Recent Match Sponsors & Guests

10th December 2012

Detailed below is a gallery of our recent Match and Match Ball Sponsors, as well as some invited guests. Should you wish to sponsor the Spartans please contact Ian Evans at the following: – t: 01670 352373 e: generalmanager@blythspartans.com

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Port of Blyth POTM – Nov 2012

10th December 2012

NEAL HOOKS – NOVEMBER 2012 Blyth Spartans are happy to announce that the Port of Blyth POTM for November 2012 is central midfielder Neal Hooks. Arriving from Spennymoor midway into the current season, Hooks has got straight into the thick of the action with strong displays from the centre of the field. It is hoped that he can recover from his current ankle injury so that he bing his calming…

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Marine 5-1 Blyth Spartans

10th December 2012

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Marine 5-1 Blyth Spartans Saturday 8th December Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Arriva Stadium Attendance: 273 Blyth travelled to Merseyside without the suspended Ryan McGorrigan and Shaun Vipond and the injured/unavailable trio of Damon Mullen, Neal Hooks and Sam Hodgson. It was also announced prior to kick off that Central Defender Jordan Mellish had left the club to join South Shields….

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National Football Museum

Blyth Spartans’ renowned FA Cup history is given pride of place in the new National Football Museum. The Museum, based in Manchester, opened its doors five months ago and is home to over 140,000 items. It explores football – past and present-through world class exhibitions, looking at the game from every angle. One exhibition termed ‘Cup Magic’ includes seven separate stories/videos about the FA Cup competition and each video is…

10th December 2012
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Mellish Leaves the Spartans

The club can announce that Jordan Mellish has left the club to join South Shields. The central defender joined almost a year ago from Hartlepool United and went on to make 24 appearances for the Spartans, scoring 1 goal. The club would like to thank Jordan for his time at the club and wish him all the best for the future.

10th December 2012
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Marine game – reaction

Despite seeing his side lose 5-1 at Marine on Saturday Blyth Spartans’ Assistant Manager Tom Wade took some positives from the performance. “Actually we were half decent,” he said. “Our attitude and commitment were tremendous but having injuries and suspensions meant we had to play some youngsters from the start which is difficult. “Marine were on top for the first 25 minutes but weren’t really dominating. Then we became more…

9th December 2012
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Spartans Register Duo

The club can announce that it has registered two new players in midfielders Scott Canham and Matthew Wade. Canham, 18, started his career at Sheffield Wednesday, before signing for Newcastle Benfield in the Northern League – He has also represented England at youth level. Wade, 19, has played for the likes of West Allotment Celtic and Washington in the Northern League. He is also the son of Spartans’ Assistant Manager…

7th December 2012
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