Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce new sponsors for the stand at the Kingsway end of the ground, which will now be called the ‘Quantum Elite Stand’. Quantum Elite are a Blyth based legal firm, who are personal injury advice specialists, dealing with accident claims. Spartans Chairman Tony Platten commented “We are delighted to add Quantum Elite to our portfolio of existing sponsors, they are a Blyth based firm and…
Reduction in Playing Squad
The Club can confirm that following the Executives Committee’s decision to reduce the playing budget the Manager has now reduced the playing squad with four players leaving the Club. Ian Graham is the latest player to leave. The Committee would like to thank Stephen Harrison, Sam Grieveson, Calvin Smith and Ian Graham for their time at the Club and wish them well as they pursue their careers at other clubs….
Blyth Spartans 1 Gainsborough Trinity 3 (Match Photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and the Leagues bottom team; Gainsborough Trinity, which saw the visitors leave with all three points after beating the Spartans three goals to one. …
Blyth Spartans 1 Gainsborough Trinity 3 (Match Report)
On a miserable day for Spartans, Gainsborough punished some basic errors from the home side to leave Blyth boss Mick Tait reflecting on what has been a difficult week at Croft Park. Blyth began the game well with Liam O’Mahoney, in his first start for the club, finding Alexander with a low cross but the striker couldn’t direct his volley on target. Spartans once again looked the more likely to…
Blyth Spartans 1 Gainsborough Trinity 3 (Match Reaction)
While the new Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, due to be published later this month, is likely to introduce cuts across the board Blyth Spartans’ own financial monitoring system has already resulted in a reduced budget and associated wage cuts across the playing staff. Rather than bring in swingeing cuts Blyth manager Mick Tait has made the difficult decision to sacrifice some players in order to minimise the reductions for others….
Calvin Smith Released
Blyth Spartans can announce that midfielder Calvin Smith has been released by the club, in the wake of the decision to reduce the playing budget. Calvin was signed on the eve of the current season from Northern League side Spennymoor Town and made his debut in the opening fixture of the season against Solihull Moors. The club would like to thank Calvin for his efforts at the club and would…
Grieveson Released
Young goalkeeper Sam Grieveson has been released by the club as part of the budget cut backs. The ‘keeper, in his second spell at the Spartans, made his debut in the season opener away to Solihull Moors and has gone on to play three times for the Spartans. We would like to wish Sam all the best in his career and would like to thank him for his contribution whilst…
Stephen Harrison joins Spennymoor Town
The first departure from the first team squad as a result of the reduced playing budget is full back Stephen Harrison. Harrison has signed for Northern League side Spennymoor Town, with Blyth waiving the need for a 7 day approach, so that he can play for his new club this weekend. The 28-year-old has made 82 appearances for the Spartans over two spells with the club, scoring a total of…
Boxing Day Kick Off Alteration
The club can confirm that Boxing Day’s clash at home to Workington will kick off at 1pm The return fixture on New Years Day away to Workington remains a 3pm kick off
Changes To The Playing Budget
With reference to the recent publicity regarding adjustments to the playing budget, the Club wishes to confirm the following issues that have necessitated this action. At the start of the season a budget was determined in line with anticipated circumstances and it was lower than the previous season. After consultation with the manager it was agreed to proceed for the first 8 weeks of the season with an initial weekly…