Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of former midfield man Stephen Turnbull. The 26-year-old ex-Hartlepool United man has recently returned to the UK following a spell in Western Australia with Bayswater City and has been training with the Spartans since a returning from a recent holiday. In his first spell at the club Ste managed 91 appearances, scoring an impressive 14 goals and picking up numerous awards at…
Radio Northumberland announce two more live games
Radio Northumberland have announced that they will be covering two more Spartans games in the next week. The station will provide live coverage of Tuesday night’s Evo-Stik Northern Premier League home fixture against Ashton United. Radio Northumberland’s Head of Sport Jonny Hall will be joined once again in the commentary box by Spartans Press Officer Mark Carruthers with coverage starting at 7.30pm. Tuesday 26th February sees North Ferriby United travel…
Paddy’s thoughts on the Rushall game
At the end of the game at Rushall Olympic on Saturday when the Spartans had been beaten 5-2 the public address system blasted out Monty Python’s “Always look on the bright side of life.” Easier said than done for the visitors of course but nevertheless Blyth manager Paddy Atkinson was doing his best. “It’s very very frustrating,” he said. “I can see potential in the side despite the loss and…
Rushall Olympic 5-2 Blyth Spartans
In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Rushall Olympic 5-2 Blyth Spartans Saturday 16th February Dales Lane Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Attendance: 197 Whilst the London 2012 Olympics were a never to forgot event, there was plenty that Spartans will want to forget as they failed their own Olympic test going down to a disappointing defeat at Dales Lane. That would happen despite the fact Spartans were…
Blyth Spartans 2 Buxton 2 (Match Sponsors)
The photo below shows the match sponsors for the home game against Buxton played on Saturday 9 February 2013. Should you ish to get involved in sponsoring the Spartans please get in touch with the club’s General Manager Ian Evans (te: 01670 352373) MATCH SPONSORS: FRIENDS OF JAMES BAMBRIDGE
Seven days of Spartans on Instagram
To celebrate the opening of the club’s brand new Instagram account we will be posting one photo a day for the next seven days of some of the greatest players to have worn the famous green and white. From Northern League legends to FA Cup giantkillers, Cup winners to promotion winners there will be some of the most fondly remembered faces to have graced the Croft Park pitch. We would…
Spartans Sign James Baxter
The club can announce the registration of left winger James Baxter. The 19-year-old started his career at Darlington and has featured for Ryhope this season. Manager Paddy Atkinson commented “He is friends with Craig Hubbard and has come along to a couple of training sessions, he’s got pace to burn and has done in training, so we’ll see how it goes.” Welcome to the club James.
Spartans aim for picture perfect
As the club looks to find new ways to allow supporters to connect with the club we have added an Instagram account to the Spartans social media network. The smart phone photo sharing app will allow supporters to see exclusive photos in and around the club on both home and away match days. There will also be a chance to view historical photos from many of the key moments in…
Podcast details revealed
As the club prepares to release it’s first ever official podcast we can now release the details of what the first episode will contain. The show, in association with Radio Northumberland, will be presented by the station’s Head of Sport Jonny Hall and Spartans Press Officer Mark Carruthers. Released next Monday the Podcast will feature an exclusive interview with Spartans chairman Tony Platten as he chats with Mark about matters…
Tom’s thoughts on the Buxton game
After an undistinguished early showing from his side in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at home to Buxton the Spartans’ assistant manager, Tom Wade, suggested his side needs a spark to jump start his team. “We started badly against Frickley last week and it was the same story against Buxton,” he said. “Being just below half way down the table I think some of the younger players have put some pressure on…