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News | Football Development Pathway

8th July 2019
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Blyth Spartans Juniors visited Croft Park on Sunday where they registered for their respective teams for the coming season and then enjoyed a training session led by Spartans manager, Lee Clark. The session was organised as part of the Club’s new football development pathway initiative, which ultimately provides a recognisable route through the various age groups of junior football to the first team. Another part of the pathway is the…

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News | Spartans to host trials for young talent

28th June 2019
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Blyth Spartans AFC will be hosting open trials on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth NE24 3JE.  The trials are open to any players that are currently in Years 11 to 13 who are interested in finding out more about our educational pathway with partners Tyne Met College – which will see us field a team in the National League Youth Alliance for season 2019-20. The…

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Arrival | Mouanda arrives on season-long loan

28th June 2019
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Blyth Spartans have completed the signing of central midfielder Ursene Mouanda on a season-long loan deal from South Shields. The 20-year-old joins from the Evo-Stik Premier side having made 26 appearances for Graham Fenton and Lee Picton’s men last season.  Born in Ivory Coast, Mouanda moved to the North East when he was five years old and had previously trained with Newcastle and Sunderland. However, it was the Monkseaton Football…

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Fans Forum Minutes | Friday, June 14, 2019

17th June 2019
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FANS FORUM (Q&A SESSION) BLYTH SPARTANS AFC SOCIAL CLUB FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2019 Introduction Tony Platten, chairman of Blyth Spartans, confirmed he was unable to answer questions regarding the former manager or any contractual issues from last season. Mr Platten explained that new first-team manager Lee Clark had planned to attend, however, was unable to due to other commercial commitments upon accepting the job. TP: Tony Platten (chairman) KS: Kevin…

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Arrival | Spartans sign ex-Pools man Nearney

16th June 2019
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Blyth Spartans can announce the arrival of former Hartlepool United defender Josh Nearney, becoming Lee Clark’s 13th summer signing. The 23-year-old began his career at Pools and went on to make one senior appearance in an EFL Trophy defeat to Sheffield United on penalties in 2015. During his three years around the first-team set-up at the Super 6 Stadium, Nearney had loan spells at Darlington, Whitby Town and Whitley Bay…

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Club statement | Spartans appoint Lee Clark as new manager

1st June 2019
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Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the appointment of former England International and Newcastle United midfielder Lee Clark as their new first team manager. Clark, 46, brings a wealth of Football League experience having previously managed Huddersfield Town, Birmingham City, Blackpool and Bury, whilst also managing Kilmarnock in Scotland The midfielder made 528 appearances in his professional career, scoring 66 goals, most notably for Newcastle United, Sunderland and Fulham. Clark’s…

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News | Supporter’s Club Launch Budget Boosting Campaign

5th May 2019
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  Blyth Spartans Official Supporters’ Club have launched the Alun’s Green and White Army budget boosting campaign to help prepare Alun Armstrong and his coaching staff for the 2019/20 National League North season. After the club’s highest ever finish – and a play-off berth – we are inviting fans to pledge what they can to not only keep the current squad together, but further improve it. We understand that the…

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Away Travel | Altrincham vs Blyth Spartans

29th April 2019
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After Blyth secured a playoff place on Saturday, the Green Army have announced that they are investigating running a second bus for our first playoff game away to Altrincham. Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested. The details are as follows: Event: Altrincham v Blyth Spartans Date: Wesdnesday 1st May Departure time from Blyth: 2pm Departure point: The Wallaw Returning immediately after the game Cost: £20 Should you be…

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Sponsors | Nuneaton Borough

23rd April 2019
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It was another full sponsors lounge for the visit of Nuneaton Borough. Fergy Space Self-Storage, Martin Lawlor CEO Port of Blyth and Kevin Miles were all guests of the club on Tuesday Evening. Club Chairman was on presentation duty after the game.

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Away Travel | Green Army offer 2nd FC United of Manchester bus

After already filling the first bus, the Green Army have announced that they are investigating running a second bus for the final Vanarama National League North away game to FC United of Manchester. Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested.   Should you be interested in travelling away to support the Spartans, please visit https://www.facebook.com/blythsgreenarmy/, email danrolls94@hotmail.com, or see Dan Rolls, Michael Soulsby, Dan Haldane or Lewis Parker…

14th April 2019
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