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…
Port of Blyth POTM – Sep 2010
STEPHEN TURNBULL – SEPTEMBER 2010 In a month that saw the Spartans remain unbeaten in the league (1 win and 2 draws from their three games), but bow out of the FA Cup, disappointingly, at the first hurdle the stand out player was, once again, midfielder Stephen Turnbull. His canny midfield displays, allied with boundless energy has made the talented, ball playing midfielder a firm favourite with the crowd. Well…
Executive Committee Statement on Monday Night
The Executive Committee at Blyth Spartans will be issuing a statement about the current financial situation after their meeting on Monday evening.
Redditch United 2 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Reaction)
It has been a cheerless week at Croft Park, Blyth and it will necessitate the true Spartan spirit to emerge once more in order to support the club through troubled waters. On the back of cuts to players’ wages the team lost away 2-1 at Redditch in a Blue Square Bet North fixture despite playing for most of the game against ten men. Despite getting off to a good start…
Minutes of the Blyth Spartans Supporters Club Committee meeting held on 18/09/10
Minutes of the Blyth Spartans Supporters Club Committee meeting held on 18/09/10 Present: Bobby Bell, David Wall, Deborah Wall, Brian Bell, Scott Dewhurst, Gillian Wall, David Charlton, Neil Welch, Chris Doyle Apologies: Brian Davison, Andrew Westgarth (arrived late) Matters Arising: – None Correspondence: – The usual bills and requests. – Welcome to the 2 new members of the SC committee Shop/kit: – Car kits due in stock shortly – Boxes…
Fixture Change
Please note that due to being knocked out of the FA Cup last weekend, we have had a fixture change. We are now at home to Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday 9th October – kick off 3:00.
Vauxhall Motors 5 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Reaction)
“Good football has to be allied with work-rate and determination,” reflected Blyth Spartans’ manager Mick Tait following his side’s dismal FA Cup 5-1 defeat at Vauxhall Motors on Saturday. His comment was clearly born from watching his indolent side slide unceremoniously out of a competition which has provided the club with so many glorious times in the past.“We started well enough,” said Tait. “The first 25 minutes were fine, we…
Spartans get Premier League assistance
The Barclays Premier League is committing financial support to the Football Conference, with Blyth Spartans being one of the clubs to benefit. The Premier League has announced a solidarity package with the Conference worth £6m over the next three years. Conference North Blyth Spartans have received £8,000 this season and are able to bid for up to an extra £12,000 for community development activities. Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Scudamore,…