Loan | Laidler goes on loan to Newcastle Benfield

31st October 2017

Blyth Spartans forward Jordan Laidler is set to join EBAC Northern League side Newcastle Benfield on a 28 day loan. The 22-year-old was injured in Spartans opening day defeat to Alfreton, returning in the 6-3 victory over Nuneaton Town, only to be sent off. Having missed nearly three months of the season, manager Alun Armstrong wants the former Newton Aycliffe man to get some minutes under is belt. “It’s important…

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Commercial | Darlington Sponsors

30th October 2017

Saturday’s match against Darlington once again saw a packed sponsors suite with four groups of supporters. The famous Coventry Spartans were out in force- and long time supporter Kevin Walker was celebrating his stag weekend with friends.     Representatives from Ferguson’s Transport and Storage had the youngest supporter with them and South Beach Spartans completed the party. Additional guests included Alan McLean and his wife who had been celebrating their…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 3-1 Darlington

28th October 2017

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday October 28 2017 Blyth Spartans 3-1 Darlington Spartans boss Alun Armstrong gave Darlington a glimpse of exactly what they’re missing on Saturday – after Blyth came from behind to register a 3-1 victory in the first North East derby of this season’s Vanarama National League North. The 42-year-old was courted as a…

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Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Darlington

27th October 2017

  VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Venue: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE Date: Saturday 28th October Kick Off: 3pm   SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Radio Blyth Live Twitter   ADMISSION Adults – £12 Concessions – £6   TEAM NEWS Blyth Spartans host Darlington in what is an eagerly anticipated North East clash in the Vanarama National League North on Saturday. The Spartans will want to bounce back…

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Commercial | Lennon Properties signage in place ahead of Darlington game

27th October 2017

Visitors to Croft Park this Saturday will see a change in signage at the Plessey Road End of the ground. At the start of the season, Lennon Properties took over the sponsorship of the stand which is now known as the Lennon Stand. This week, the signage has been put in position ahead of the North East Derby against Darlington FC. We would like to thank Martin Trinder Managing Director…

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1899 Club | Spartans 1899 Club races past 150 mark

24th October 2017

The Blyth Spartans 1899 Club has now sold 150 numbers for the monthly draw – with the Spartans faithful getting behind the relaunched scheme. This means that a substantial amount will be raised for the clubs playing budget – which Alun Armstrong can use as he sees fit. It’s not only the fans who have got on board, the management team and the playing squad have also signed up for…

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Announcement | Blyth Spartans relaunch 1899 Club

24th October 2017

  Blyth Spartans Football Club are delighted to announce the relaunch of the 1899 Club. The 1899 club will allow the Blyth Spartans faithful to help Alun Armstrong strengthen his squad.. When this fund is used you – as a member – will be informed so that you can take satisfaction in the knowledge that you have been responsible for the arrival of a player at Croft Park. The more…

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Maguire Sole Spartan Representing England C in Slovakia Final

22nd October 2017

Daniel Maguire is the only Blyth Spartans player to have been called up to the England C squad for the International Challenge Trophy final against Slovakia – despite three of his teammates also impressing during a recent training camp for the Non-League national side. The striker – along with Ryan Hutchinson, Jarrett Rivers and Andrew Cartwright – took part in a two-day training session at  Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre…

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