Duo Commit

1st June 2011

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that two of last season’s star performers have agreed to stay at the club for the upcoming campaign, with Dan Groves (20) and Neal Hooks (23) having today met with new manager Steve Cuggy to discuss their futures and putting pen to paper on new deals with the club. Hooks has also penned a one year contract at Croft Park.

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Spartans sign Chris Emms

Blyth Spartans can confirm that manager Steve Cuggy has today secured the signature of attacking midfielder Chris Emms. The 26-year-old started his career at Middlesbrough and has since played for Billingham Town, Gateshead, Spennymoor Town, ECU Joondalup (Australia) and Harrogate Town – Last season he was a member of the Spennymoor Town side that swept to the STL Northern League title. Capable of playing on either wing or in the…

1st June 2011
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Spartans Sign Graeme Armstrong

31st May 2011

New Spartans’ boss Steve Cuggy has moved quickly to secure his first signing in shape of striker Graeme Armstrong. A long time target of the Spartans, Armstrong has moved to Blyth following a hugely successful season at Blue Square Bet North rivals Harrogate Town. The 27-year-old spent the formative years of his career in Scotland (with Queen of the South and Annan Athletic), before moving to the Northern League side…

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Chris Swailes Leaves The Club

30th May 2011

Blyth Spartans can announce that following the departure of manager Mick Tait, his assistant Chris Swailes has also decided to leave the club. Signed at the start of last season, the 40 year old was a mainstay in the Spartans backline, featuring in virtually every match and his level of performance in a green and white shirt saw him pick up the Drager Player of the Season in the recent…

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Final Pre Season Fixture Announced

27th May 2011

Blyth Spartans can announce that their final game to be arranged for the upcoming season will be against Northern League side Ashington Sat 30 – (H) – Ashington (3pm) The tie will see former Spartan Gary Middleton come to Croft Park, with a host of ex-Spartans expected to be included in the squad and on the side lines with Liam Atkin, Phil Bell and Paul Willary all featuring for Ashington…

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Two Away Pre-Season Fixtures Announced

26th May 2011

Blyth Spartans have moved two secure two new away pre-season friendlies. The two arranged fixtures are as follows: – Sat 16 Jul – (A) – Spennymoor Town (3pm) Wed 3 Aug – (A) – North Shields (7.30pm) The fixture against Spennymoor will see Blyth come face to face with Jason Ainsley’s Northern League winning side. With a fair few ex-Spartans in the ranks with the likes of Craig Turns, Alex…

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Even More Pre-Season Fixtures Announced

25th May 2011

Following on from this morning’s announcement of new friendlies, manager Steve Cuggy has wasted no time in arranging a couple of other games to allow him to try out some trialists and prepare his squad for the Blue Square Bet North season. The two arranged fixtures are as follows: – Mon 25 Jul – (H) – Chester-Le-Street (7.30pm) Sat 6 Aug – (A) – Dunston UTS (3pm) The pricing structure…

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More Pre-Season Fixtures Announced

25th May 2011

Blyth Spartans can announce the next batch of pre-season friendlies (following on from the Hartlepool United XI game), these are as follows: – Sat 2 July – Partrick Thistle (Home) Wed 13 July – Shildon (Home) Sat 23 July – Norton and Stockton Ancients (Away) The Partrick Thistle fixture will be of particular interest to SpartansFans following the success of the fixture a few seasons ago and is sure to…

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Cuggy & Fell Sign Contracts

24th May 2011

Steve Cuggy has been unveiled as the new manager of Blyth Spartans at Croft Park this evening. Cuggy – a prolific striker for the Spartans in the late eighties and early nineties – will begin in his new capacity with immediate effect, after leaving his post at Whitley Bay. The 40-year-old will be joined in the dugout by new assistant manager Gavin Fell – who also travels north from The…

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Chairman Explains Cuggy Appointment

24th May 2011

Blyth Spartans’ Chairman Tony Platten has explained the procedure in procuring the services of new manager Steve Cuggy, but also took the time out to thank the departing Spartans boss, Mick Tait. “The Executive Committee has a duty to ensure that all decisions it makes are in the best long term interests of the Club. The Committee has had a largely stable structure since it took over the running of…

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