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Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of midfielder Danny Groves for the upcoming Blue Square Bet North campaign. The 19 year old ‘schemer’, who stands 6 foot 2, has been with Spartans since his release by Darlington and has featured in the majority of our pre-season fixtures to date putting in impressive displays against Bedlington Terriers and Spennymoor Town, as well as scoring a well taken goal in the ‘behind…
Blyth Spartans can confirm the signing of Northern Irish central defender Wayne Buchanan. Wayne has featured in the majority of Blyth’s friendlies in this pre-season campaign, where he has appeared a calm, commanding defender. He has stuck up an instant understanding with new Spartans assistant manager Chris Swailes at the heart of a Blyth defence, hoping to stiffen up from last season’s defensive frailties. The two formed a formidable double…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of winger Liam O’Mahoney following his release from Premiership side Sunderland. The 21 year old right winger came through the youth system at Darlington, he then went on to sign for Sunderland and was a regular member of the reserve side at the Stadium of Light up until his release at the end of the 2009-2010 season. Spartans Manger Mick Tait said of the…
It’s Time to Change in the North East as England’s most ambitious programme to end mental health prejudice launches in the region, kicking off in Blyth town centre on Friday 6 August. During Time to Change Week, a roadshow will visit towns and cities across the region, with professional mental health advisers and people with real life experience of mental illness on hand to talk about their experiences. The roadshow…
Blyth Spartans can confirm that reserve goalkeeper Jack Norton has left the club. The former Darlington ‘keeper signed last summer from Gateshead and made 20 appearances for the Spartans, including two appearances from the bench. The club would like to thank him for his time at the club and wishes him every success in the future.
At the recent Presentation Night there was the traditional handing out of the sponsored kits. The Supporters Club will be running the scheme again this season, so should you wish to find out more details, please see any member of the Supporters Club Committee or email info@spartansfans.co.uk. _________________________________ No. 1 Gordon and Dot Young _________________________________ No. 3 Malcolm Duncan _________________________________ No. 4 Trish and Allan Fitzgerald _________________________________ No. 8 Scott…
Blyth travelled to South Lanarkshire to face Hamilton Academical side that had finished a highly creditable seventh in last season’s Scottish Premier League. With star striker Paul Brayson unavailable due to holidays, Spartans Manager Mick Tait went with a front two of John Alexander and Ian Graham, with Rob Dale playing off the front two and it was Dale who dealt the first blow, good work from Alexander and Stephen…
Gareth Williams, the captain of Blue Square Bet North club Blyth Spartans has spoken about his departure from the club. Williams, 30, joined Northern League side Whitley Bay last week having moved from the Seasiders, his home town club, 10 years ago and proceeding to make over 400 appearances in a Spartans shirt. “It came to the time when I needed a new challenge,” he said. “After 10…
Blyth Spartans will play at home to Durham City in the final friendly of our build up to the 2010/11 season on Saturday 7th August KO 3pm
The club can confirm that defender and captain Gareth Williams has informed manager Mick Tait that he would like to leave the club to join Whitley Bay. ‘Cheeks’ has been with the club for over 10 years, making over 400 appearances and has been involved in several of the club’s biggest achievements including the treble winning season which saw us gain promotion from the Unibond Premier Division and the epic…