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The club can announce that three of last season’s players have put pen to paper and re-signed for Blyth Spartans, for the upcoming campaign. Wayne Buchanan The 30-year-old has been the mainstay of the Spartans defence for the last couple of seasons and is a popular member of the club’s playing staff. Despite the Spartans form last season, Bucks was one of a few who performed at a consistently high…
Blyth Spartans are on the lookout for a match reporter. This is an exciting and rewarding voluntary opportunity to work with Northumberland’s top non-league club which is also steeped in history and famous throughout football. The role would be ideal for someone with an interest in football and the media. Primary duties include dealing with media contacts on match day and writing a match report for publication on the club’s…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of left back James Novak from Bedlington Terriers. The defender, who played against the Spartans for the Terriers in last season’s FA Cup, is well known to new Assistant Manager Paddy Atkinson, who was delighted that the player had put pen to paper “I’m really pleased to get James on board, he’s a really, really good full back and is blessed with terrific pace…
The club can announce that Richie Slaughter has decided to join former manager Steve Cuggy at Newcastle Benfield. Slaughter signed from Consett last summer and went on to play 38 times for the Spartans in a variety positions. The club would like to thank Richie for his efforts at Croft Park and would like to wish him all the best with his new club.
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.