Blyth Spartans have agreed a deal for Arran Wearmouth, subject to final confirmation from the FA. The 21-year-old forward has signed from Northern League side Bishop Auckland, re-joining former manager Colin Myers and a number of his ex-teammates at Croft Park for this season. And Wearmouth is itching to begin life at his new club – after being tracked by a number of other clubs recently. He said: “I’ve been…
Squad Update
As the season nears its official start date the club can confirm the following with regards to the first team squad: – Darryll Donnelly Darryll has left the club and has signed for Seaham Red Star. The Centre Back featured for the Spartans on 16 occasions last season, following a move from Whitley Bay, scoring one goal. Tom Berj Sadly Tom hasn’t been seen much during pre-season due to a…
Holmes eager for season opener
With the countdown to Spartans Evo-Stik Northern Premier League opener at Marine well underway winger Dean Holmes revealed they he can’t wait to get a competitive game under his belt for the club. Since arriving at Croft Park from Northern League side North Shields during the summer Holmes has shown glimpses of what he can offer and is hoping to make an impact during the coming campaign, starting on Merseyside…
Blyth Spartans 2 Billingham Synthonia 1 (Match Photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from Blyth’s final pre-season friendly, against Northern League outfit Billingham Synthonia; who stood in after Darlington were unable to field a team for the game.
Mullen wants improvement ahead of season opener
With the clock ticking down towards day one of the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League season Spartans full back Damen Mullen feels his side have to improve after narrowly seeing off Northern League side Billingham Synthonia. It took a late Neal Hooks penalty to see off Synners and Mullen was quick to point out post-match that his side will have to put on a better performance if they are to get…
Blyth Spartans 2-1 Billingham Synthonia
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-1 Billingham Synthonia Friday 9th August Croft Park Pre-Season Friendly It was a case of better late than never for Spartans as Neal Hooks 89th minute penalty ensured they rounded off their pre-season campaign with a win over Billingham Synthonia. Their Northern League opponents were late replacements for Darlington 1883 and gave Tom Wade’s side a valuable workout…
Dale Departs
The club can confirm that physio Susan Dale has left the club. Susan has been with the club officially since the summer of 2010, but was involved assisting the previous physio Gary Neasham prior to this. The club would like to place on record its thanks and appreciation for the work that Susan has done and we hope to still see her around Croft Park in the future. All the…
Synners come to Croft Park
Blyth Spartans can announce that they have arranged a home friendly this Friday night (9 August) against Northern League side Billingham Synthonia. The game will kick off at 19.45.
Darlington Friendly Cancelled
The club can announce that the proposed friendly with Darlington this Friday night has been cancelled. Darlington’s secretary, a certain Harry Dunn, rang Croft Park this morning to inform the club that due to a series of injuries Darlington would be unable to field a team for the game.
Alterations to the fixtures
SpartansFans are to note some changes to the published fixtures, these are as follows: – Sat 31 Aug – Home – Matlock Town Tue 03 Sep – Away – Frickley Athletic Tue 29 Oct – Home – Frickley Athletic Sat 16 Nov – Away – Matlock Town