Shop | New Replica Shirts Update

11th June 2018

The following is a message from the Blyth Spartans Official Supporters’ Club Shop: “The new  home kit is a follow on from last season’s popular 77/78 style retro kit, paying homage to the “Bukta” kit of the late 70’s early 80’s.” “The away kit design is staying the same. This new home kit design is intended to last two seasons so we can alternate and have just one new kit…

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Commercial | Spartans Name New Shirt Sponsor

11th June 2018

Blyth Spartans will once again be promoting the Community Foundation – Tyne & Wear and Northumberland – as it’s main shirt sponsor for the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season. After discussions with a number of potential sponsors, Chairman Tony Platten decided that he would once again promote a charitable organisation that does wonderful work for the community across the North East. The Community Foundation is part of a world-wide…

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Pre-Season | Mariners Test for Spartans

8th June 2018

Blyth Spartans can now announce their second pre-season friendly as we travel to Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side South Shields on Saturday 21st July in a 3pm Kick-Off. The Mariners are familiar pre-season foes – Spartans hosting the Sandancers and Croft Park last July, Blyth taking a 2-0 half-time lead thanks to a brace from striker Dan Maguire. The visitors on the day produced a spirited second half comeback –…

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Commercial | Media Channels Available to Sponsor

7th June 2018

Club Media Partner Package – Available Blyth Live Radio Sponsorship Blyth Spartans TV Sponsorship Social Media Sponsorship All three packages for £2000 per season BSAFC TV Package – Available 30 Second Advert promoting your business before every Blyth Spartans TV video. Invite to the media sponsors event for a game at Croft Park. Promotion on social media channels and club website £750 Per season   Blyth Live Package – Available…

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Arrival | Holmes is where the Heart is as Jamie joins Spartans

7th June 2018

Blyth Spartans are excited to announce the addition of forward Jamie Holmes ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season – joining from Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side South Shields. Holmes, 20, is a product of the Newcastle United Academy – joining the Magpies during the 2010/11 season before progressing through the academy age groups. After his release from the Premier League side, Holmes went on trial with the…

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Arrival | Nicholson Returns to Bolster Spartans’ Defence

1st June 2018

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the return of defender Alex Nicholson ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season – joining from Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Side South Shields. Nicholson, 24, is no stranger to Croft Park having spent a two and a year spell with the club between 2014 and 2016. Primarily a right-back – but capable of playing in a multitude of positions – Nicholson came…

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Pre-Season | Spartans to host Gateshead in Pre-Season Friendly

30th May 2018

Blyth Spartans can now announce the first friendly of pre-season has now been arranged as we host Vanarama National League side Gateshead at Croft Park on Saturday 28th July – a 3pm Kick-Off. Alun Armstrong’s men host former Newcastle United defender Steve Watson’s side as both clubs look to ramp up their preparation for the 2018/19 campaigns. The sides last met in a pre-season friendly two years ago, with the…

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News | Spartans’ Take Sensible Approach to Media

25th May 2018

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce their social media campaign for the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season. The Sensible World of Spartans is in essence a parody of the cult video game Sensible World of Soccer – with our social media campaign intent on replicating the games graphics – with our own unique twists. The club will use graphics replicated from the game to provide fans with information from…

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1899 Club | Expansion to Spartans’ Budget Boosting Scheme

14th May 2018

Following on from its initial launch, Blyth Spartans are delighted to report that we have sold over 250 numbers which will provide regular monthly income direct into Alun Armstrong’s  playing budget. Due to the fantastic support we have received so far – and with an aim to increase membership – we are expanding the 1899 Club to give supporters’ even more benefits for joining the scheme. We have decided to…

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Vacancy | Spartans in search for new Programme Editor

14th May 2018

Following Dan Simmonite’s departure at the end of the recent campaign, Blyth Spartans are looking for a new voluntary programme editor for next season. Dan enjoyed a successful season creating our matchday programme and the Northumbria University student has secured employment with the Northumberland FA. The out-going programme editor – who also worked on our social media channels this season – is the latest member of the club’s media team…

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