Blyth Spartans

2021/22 National League North season | Key dates confirmed

26th May 2021
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Key dates have been confirmed for the 2021/22 Vanarama National League season across all three divisions. The campaign for National League North and South clubs gets underway on Saturday 14th August, with the National division starting one week later. Round dates for the FA Cup and FA Trophy can be found at www.thefa.com in due course. The date for the release of league fixtures is yet to be finalised. Vanarama…

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1899 Club draw | April & May winners

25th May 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC can announce its 1899 Club winners for the months of April and May. Please can the winners contact our general manager Mike Coulson on mike.coulson@blythspartans.com to claim their winnings. Thank you to everyone for their continued support. APRIL 1st prize: Danny Haggerty – £100 2nd: Lorraine Bell – £50 MAY 1st prize: Karen Hertwick – £100 2nd prize: Brian Howitt – £50 How can I join the 1899…

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Season Tickets | On sale now

24th May 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce season tickets for the 2021/22 campaign are now on sale to allocated seat holders in the Port of Blyth Stand and general ground admission.   As previously mentioned, the club is using an online ticketing company for all season and match day ticket sales this term. This will reduce queuing and eradicate cash transactions at turnstiles on busy match days, both having been…

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Fundraising | Spartans support Ridley Park project

17th May 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC supports fundraising to transform the gateway entrance to Ridley Park.  A group of volunteers at Friends of Ridley Park (FORP) have fundraised and added a number of additional items to the park.  This includes:  Bird screens Tree tails  Basketball hoops  Water drink fountains  Accessible roundabout Ridley bust  Specimen tries  FORP have now started a project to enhance the entrance to Ridley Park, which is likely to cost…

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Business opportunity | Hot Food Catering Van pitch available

13th May 2021
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A hot food catering van pitch is available at Croft Park for the 2021/22 season. Blyth Spartans AFC invites enquiries from businesses to provide hot food and refreshments for supporters on matchdays. For further details please contact our General Manager, Mike Coulson at mike.coulson@blythspartans.com or telephone 01670 352373, (weekday mornings).

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Club Statement | Rest in Peace, Ken Teasdale

8th May 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is absolutely devastated to learn the passing of lifelong fan and long-serving volunteer Ken Teasdale.  Ken, the club’s stadium announcer, was the voice of Croft Park for many, many years. His passion and knowledge of the club was second to none. When Robbie Dale scored from the halfway line against Workington in March 2016, Ken leapt out of the press box to celebrate before returning to announce…

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Arrival | JJ O’Donnell joins on permanent deal

7th May 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is thrilled to announce JJ O’Donnell has joined the club on a permanent basis. The 29-year-old moved to Croft Park on a season-long loan deal last term, which was then cut short after the National League North campaign was made null and void in February.  He featured four times and scored one goal after making the temporary switch from Gateshead, where he established himself a real cult…

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Arrival | Dan Maguire completes Blyth Spartans return

6th May 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is absolutely over the moon to announce Dan Maguire has returned to Croft Park after two years away.  Maguire, otherwise known as Nipa, began his long association with the club in 2012 when he signed from Northern Alliance side Seaton Delaval.  Whilst collecting a number of personal and team accolades, Maguire netted an impressive 159 goals in 310 appearances before opting for full-time football with York City. …

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Arrival | Nathan Buddle returns to Blyth Spartans

6th May 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is absolutely thrilled to announce Nathan Buddle has returned for his third spell at the club.  The central defender first joined Blyth in 2013 following his release from Hartlepool United before his standout performances in the 2014/15 FA Cup run earned him a move to EFL side Carlisle United.  Buddle spent time at Gateshead before a loan spell back to Croft Park swiftly turned into a permanent…

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