Match Report | Blyth Spartans 5-1 Hednesford Town

11th February 2017

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Saturday February 11 2017 Blyth Spartans 5-1 Hednesford Town Blyth Spartans produced yet another goalscoring masterclass during their 5-1 win over Hednesford Town – as the Croft Park side further extended their winning run to nine games in a row. Jarrett Rivers struck twice within the first 22 minutes, but an unfortunate own goal…

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Croft Park Pitch Passes Inspection

11th February 2017

Blyth Spartans are happy to announce that today’s fixture against Hednesford Town goes ahead as planned – after an early morning pitch inspection. Despite the far from ideal weather conditions increasing the probability of a postponement, Spartans’ groundsman Peter Henderson has battled against the elements to ensure this afternoon’s Evo-Stik Premier League 3pm kick off remains on. Well done Peter!

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Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Hednesford Town

11th February 2017

      EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER DIVISION Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Saturday February 11 2017 Kick Off: 3pm   SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Radio Blyth Live Twitter   ADMISSION £10 – Adults (+1 under 10 free with every paying adult) £5 – Concessions £1 Extra – Entry to Port of Blyth Stand   TEAM NEWS Blyth will look to continue their fine start to 2017 with…

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Award | Spartans to be Presented with January Team of the Month Award Prior to Hednesford Game

Croft Park press box
10th February 2017

Jarrett Rivers won’t be the only recipient of an award prior to Blyth Spartans’ Evo-Stik Premier League encounter against Hednesford Town on Saturday afternoon – after Alun Armstrong’s side were named as the league’s Team of the Month for January. Spartans’ impressive run of six straight wins saw them blow the competition out of the water for the award – as they tightened their grip on top spot in the Evo-Stik League’s…

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Award | Port of Blyth POTM | January 2017

9th February 2017

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that Jarrett Rivers has been awarded the Port of Blyth Player of the Month award for January. Alun Armstrong’s side not only went unbeaten throughout the first month of 2017, but they also claimed three points for each of those six fixtures – as they established themselves at the top of the Evo-Stik Premier League table. An important 3-2 win over Workington got Spartans on their way,…

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Spartans Boss Armstrong Still Not Sick of Colossal Wins After Ilkeston Demolition

6th February 2017

Having watched his side register their seventh consecutive success with a 5-0 drubbing of Ilkeston FC on Saturday, Spartans manager Alun Armstrong insisted he is far from getting sick of seeing Blyth winning with ease. Jarrett Rivers grabbed a brace either side of a majestic half-volley from Spartans skipper Robert Dale, before substitutes Adam Wrightson and Daniel Maguire both struck within seven minutes of the pair being introduced – as…

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Match Report | Ilkeston FC 0-5 Blyth Spartans

4th February 2017

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Saturday February 4 2017 Ilkeston FC 0-5 Blyth Spartans Blyth Spartans extended their winning run to seven games in 2017, with a coasting 5-0 win over second-bottom Ilkeston FC. Jarrett Rivers headed in within the first five minutes to set the Evo-Stik Premier League leaders on their way, before skipper Robert Dale produced a…

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Spartans Midfielder Wade Joins Newcastle Benfield for Match Fitness

3rd February 2017

Matthew Wade has signed for Newcastle Benfield on a 28-day loan – as the Blyth Spartans midfielder looks to regain match fitness. Wade has found his first-team opportunities at Croft Park limited since returning from a month’s break to Australia over the Christmas period, so it is hoped that the 25-year-old can return to full fitness during a four-week spell with the Northern League side. Wade’s father – and former…

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Arrival | Watson Rejoins Spartans From Darlington

2nd February 2017

Jordan Watson has re-joined Blyth Spartans for an undisclosed fee from Darlington 1883, subject to final confirmation. The left-back was part of the Spartans side that reached the Emirates FA Cup Third Round in 2014/15, before leaving for the Vanarama National League North side last summer. However, after making just ten appearances for last season’s Evo-Stik Premier League champions, the defender has made the decision to come back to Croft…

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