Following his side’s 1-1 draw with Blue Square Premier side Gateshead, Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy declared himself happy that the core of side is in place as preparations are made for the upcoming season. The former Newcastle United midfielder said “The core of the team is right but we just need to fill in and around it but we do need more experienced players to help these kids and if…
Blyth Spartans 1 Gateshead 1 (Match Report)
Blyth Spartans produced a massively improved performance from Tuesday’s opening friendly defeat at Ashington and drew 1-1 with local rivals Gateshead at Croft Park. A second goal in two Spartans games for former Carlisle United striker Craig Farrell gave the home side the lead in the first half and although Gateshead midfielder Michael Cummins equalised with a second half header, a draw was the very least Tommy Cassidy’s side deserved…
Gateshead FC (h) Match Preview
Following Tuesday’s opening pre-season fixture at Ashington AFC, Blyth Spartans will make their Croft Park debut for the 2012/13 season this coming Saturday as they entertain Blue Square Premier Division side Gateshead in their second friendly. Tommy Cassidy’s side will take on the Tynesiders in a 3pm kick off as they continue their preparations for their upcoming Evo-Stik Northern Premier League campaign. As well as seeing a number of players…
Ashington AFC 3 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Report)
Blyth Spartans travelled to Northern League side Ashington AFC in their opening friendly of the 2012/13 season and were beaten 3-1 by the Colliers. The home side had already won two warm up matches and during the game it was obvious that they were closer to match sharpness than the Spartans players in a fixture that saw Tommy Cassidy take the opportunity to view several trialists as his side prepare…
Spartans Sign Conor Grant
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of former Gretna goalkeeper Conor Grant, subject to International Clearance being obtained. The 22-year-old has been training with the Spartans and with goalkeeping coach Carl King throughout pre-season and has impressed the coach “He’s a composed ‘keeper and has done well in training. He comes with a lot of experience, despite being young and I’m looking forward to working with him.” Manager Tommy Cassidy…
David Knight leaves the club
The club can announce that David Knight has left the club. The 25-year-old joined initially on loan from Histon and joined permanently on his release for the Cambridge based club. He attended the first pre-season session with the Spartans before deciding his future lay elsewhere. Manager Tommy Cassidy commented “I’m disappointed to lose Knighty as he was someone that I wanted to retain for this season.” “We made him an…
2012-2013 Fixtures Announced
The club can announce their fixtures for the 2012-2013 EvoStik Premier Division season these can be found by clicking HERE
The Football Corridor
The Spartans were represented at the official opening of ‘The Football Corridor’ at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle on Thursday. A permanent photo exhibition has been created featuring images of 17 football clubs from across the region. Funded by Ward Hadaway, Sintons and Fields of Dreams the display is in the corridor which leads to the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre. Blyth Spartans are prominent in the non-league panel…
Sunderland RCA Friendly Announced
The club can announce that it is playing Sunderland RCA away in a pre season friendly on Tuesday 24 July 2012. The kick off wil be 7.30pm For Sat-Nav use the post code for the ground is SR2 0NZ
Team Northumbria Friendly Announced
The club can announce that it is playing Team Northumbria in a pre season friendly at Croft Park on Saturday 4 August 2012. The kick off will be 3pm.