Blyth Spartans can announce that their final game to be arranged for the upcoming season will be against Northern League side Ashington Sat 30 – (H) – Ashington (3pm) The tie will see former Spartan Gary Middleton come to Croft Park, with a host of ex-Spartans expected to be included in the squad and on the side lines with Liam Atkin, Phil Bell and Paul Willary all featuring for Ashington…
Two Away Pre-Season Fixtures Announced
Blyth Spartans have moved two secure two new away pre-season friendlies. The two arranged fixtures are as follows: – Sat 16 Jul – (A) – Spennymoor Town (3pm) Wed 3 Aug – (A) – North Shields (7.30pm) The fixture against Spennymoor will see Blyth come face to face with Jason Ainsley’s Northern League winning side. With a fair few ex-Spartans in the ranks with the likes of Craig Turns, Alex…
Even More Pre-Season Fixtures Announced
Following on from this morning’s announcement of new friendlies, manager Steve Cuggy has wasted no time in arranging a couple of other games to allow him to try out some trialists and prepare his squad for the Blue Square Bet North season. The two arranged fixtures are as follows: – Mon 25 Jul – (H) – Chester-Le-Street (7.30pm) Sat 6 Aug – (A) – Dunston UTS (3pm) The pricing structure…
More Pre-Season Fixtures Announced
Blyth Spartans can announce the next batch of pre-season friendlies (following on from the Hartlepool United XI game), these are as follows: – Sat 2 July – Partrick Thistle (Home) Wed 13 July – Shildon (Home) Sat 23 July – Norton and Stockton Ancients (Away) The Partrick Thistle fixture will be of particular interest to SpartansFans following the success of the fixture a few seasons ago and is sure to…
Cuggy & Fell Sign Contracts
Steve Cuggy has been unveiled as the new manager of Blyth Spartans at Croft Park this evening. Cuggy – a prolific striker for the Spartans in the late eighties and early nineties – will begin in his new capacity with immediate effect, after leaving his post at Whitley Bay. The 40-year-old will be joined in the dugout by new assistant manager Gavin Fell – who also travels north from The…
Chairman Explains Cuggy Appointment
Blyth Spartans’ Chairman Tony Platten has explained the procedure in procuring the services of new manager Steve Cuggy, but also took the time out to thank the departing Spartans boss, Mick Tait. “The Executive Committee has a duty to ensure that all decisions it makes are in the best long term interests of the Club. The Committee has had a largely stable structure since it took over the running of…
Steve Cuggy appointed as new Manager
Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Cuggy as its new manager with immediate effect. Gavin Fell will also join the club as assistant manager. Steve Cuggy pictured on the Left An official press briefing will take place at Croft Park tomorrow night (Tuesday 24th May) at 7.00pm The Club would like to thank former manager Mick Tait, whose two year contract expired at the end of…
Under 11s NACYP Cup Winners 2011
Blyth Spartans Juniors U11s beat Alnwick Town 2-0 on Friday 20th May, with goals from Sam Lyons and Craig Muter. Well done!
Scott Bell
Blyth Spartans were saddened to hear the news that former player Scott Bell has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. The club will be contacting Scott today to see if there is anything that we can do for him and his family. Any further developments will be posted here.
Chris McCabe joins Shildon
The club can announce that midfielder Chris McCabe is to fully commit to Northern League side Shildon for the upcoming season. Following his broken leg suffered 15 months ago, it had been planned that the all action midfielder would make a return to Croft Park at the start of the upcoming preseason, following a spell of rehabilitation and a short spell last season helping out at local side Seaham Red…