Blyth Spartans’ latest venture into new media is sure to be a “Hit” with supporters – as the club has set up a brand new YouTube channel. BSAFCTV will give the Green Army more insight into life at Croft Park and they will soon be able to submerge themselves with all things Spartans. The channel will begin broadcasting from the start of pre-season and it allows the club to further…
Gigg Lane – Information for Visiting Supporters
The club have been informed that Blyth supporters, intending to travel to Gigg Lane for the fixture with FC United of Manchester this coming Saturday (23rd March), Spartans fans will have to use Turnstiles 8 & 9 only. FC United of Manchester have produced a full guide for visiting supporters
Fixtures Pile Up!. Kendal Town Game Rearranged.
Due to the postponement of tonight’s game against Kendal Town, (and no available Tuesdays remaining), the match has now been rearranged for Thursday 18th April, 7:45 KO at Croft Park.
Competition is King for Carl
After returning to the club last month Spartans goalkeeper coach Carl King has expressed his satisfaction at the strength in depth available to new manager Tom Wade when it comes to the goalkeeping department. Conor Grant has played the majority of games this season with former Bedlington Terriers stopper Craig Pickering deputising during Grant’s recent spell out through injury and new addition Mark Cook now comes into the fold after…
Kendal Town – Match OFF
Following a 1.30pm pitch inspection Blyth Spartans can confirm that tonight’s game with Kendal Town has been called off. Details of the re-arranged fixture will be posted here when known.
March Podcast available now
The March edition of the official Blyth Spartans Podcast is now available to listen or download from the club’s official SoundCloud account. You can find it by clicking here To get involved, make a suggestion or give your thoughts please tweet me and Radio Northumberland’s Jonny Hall on @JonnyandMarkRN or by emailing us at BSAFCPodcast@gmail.com
Spartans appoint Cornforth as Coach
The club can announce that the experienced John Cornforth has been brought in to assist Tom Wade until the end of the season in the role of first team coach. Cornforth, 45 years-old, enjoyed a long playing career that saw him feature for the likes of Sunderland, Swansea and Birmingham City, as well as picking up two full caps for the Wales national side. Since his retirement as a player…
Kendrick is staying at Spartans
Blyth Spartans have removed Joe Kendrick from the transfer list – following discussions between the defender and manager Tom Wade. The 29-year-old had found himself out of favour under previous manager Paddy Atkinson, who placed him on the transfer list in mid-January. After scoring in the 2-1 loss at Frickley Athletic at the beginning of February – his fourth goal in 23 appearances this season – he was forced to…
Kendal Match – Pitch Inspection
Re; our game at Croft Park against Kendal Town tomorrow Tuesday 19th March KO 7:45. Due to the current condition of the pitch, (waterlogged in places) and the unfavourable weather forecast for the next 48 hours. There will be a pitch inspection at 12:30 tomorrow, please refer to this website for further details
March Podcast available tonight
The March edition of the official Blyth Spartans podcast will be available to download from the club’s Soundcloud account from 9pm tonight. Produced in association with Radio Northumberland the show will once again be hosted by the station’s Head of Sport Jonny Hall and our own Press Officer Mark Carruthers and there is yet another packed programme in store. Following last week’s appointment of Tom Wade into the Croft Park…