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News | Matty Dopson signs Spartans contract

19th June 2022

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that England Schoolboy international Matty Dopson has signed a contract for next season. Dopson enjoyed a breakout campaign last season as he captained Spartans’ under-18s to the First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup, before earning an international call up England Schoolboys for the Centenary Shield – where he was an ever present. The club enjoys a successful relationship with Tyne Met College,…

Interview | Marc Nash | Youth teams

12th April 2022

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Spartans’ under-18s coach Marc Nash spoke with Blyth Live’s Niall Bromley as they discussed the Club’s succcessful partnership with Tyne Metropolitan College. Nash, who is Head Football Coach at Tyne Met, oversaw a training match between the under-18s and under-19s on Monday night as Spartans looked to shape their youth squads ahead of next season.

Youth teams | Spartans on the lookout for the next generation of talent

12th April 2022

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Blyth Spartans and Tyne Metropolitan College are on the lookout for the next generation of talent to represent the club next season. The partnership programme sees students represent Spartans, either at under-18 or under-19 level, while undertaking a vocational course at Tyne Met College. The programme is flexible, and allows students to either study the dedicated Football Excellence Programme aimed for those wanting to pursue a career in sport, or…

News | See the next generation of Spartans at Croft Park

10th April 2022

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This Monday night you’ll be able to see the new generation of young Spartans as the Under-19s take on the Under-18s at Croft Park. The match will feature a number of the players that starred for Spartans under-18s in their historic FA Youth Cup run earlier in the season, as well as featuring several trialists. Next season will see the club continue it’s successful partnership with Tyne Metropolitan College, with…

Interview | Spartans starlet Dopson reflects on an impressive season

8th April 2022

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By Liam O’Brien We caught up with Matty Dopson, who is currently playing for England Under 18s Schoolboys in the Centenary Shield. Dopson’s call-up to the the Schoolboys squad in January, was a reward for a fantastic season, that saw him lead Spartans Under-18s to a historic run to the First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup. The full-back has played a key role for England so far, starting…

FA Youth Cup | Salford City (A) | 21/22

3rd November 2021

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Our Blyth Spartans youngsters travel to Salford City on Thursday (November 4th) for a historic night in the First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup. Having beaten Darlington, Billingham Town, Gateshead and AFC Fylde to get to this stage, the young Spartans face Salford at The Peninsula Stadium. Admission is by cash only, via Turnstile ‘C’ on Moor Lane. Prices apply to North Stand seats and West Stand Terrace….

FA Youth Cup | AFC Fylde (H) | 21/22

10th October 2021

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Our Blyth Spartans youngsters host AFC Flyde in the Third Round Qualifying of the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday, October 13th (kick-off 7pm). Admission prices are £3 for adults and £2 for concessions. A cash turnstile is in operation only. The social club is open for hot and cold refreshments. Spartans have overcome Darlington (6-0), Billingham Town (2-0) and Gateshead (4-3 on pens) to reach the final qualifying stage. Meanwhile,…

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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