Happy Birthday | Colin Blackett

30th March 2021

Blyth Spartans AFC sends its best wishes to Stadium Manager, Colin Blackett on his special 50th birthday. Colin has enthusiastically served the club in a truly professional manner for a number of years, not least his tireless work behind the scenes over the last 12 months. Colin has also acted as the club’s Covid-19 officer, playing an instrumental role in ensuring Croft Park is a safe environment for management, players,…

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Club Statement | Breach of league rule 8.39

26th March 2021

An Independent Panel has found Blyth Spartans AFC to be in breach of League Rule 8.39 on three separate occasions. As a result, the club has been fined a total of £6,000 and a six points deduction suspended for one season. The club was charged in February after failing to fulfill its National League North fixtures while the continuation of the 2020/21 season was subject to a vote. The charges…

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Club Statement | AGM date arranged

22nd March 2021

You will be aware that the Company AGM for the year 2019/20, which typically takes place in early August following the end of the financial year on May 30th, had to be cancelled in 2020 because of Covid restrictions. It was hoped that as the situation improved, it would be possible to re-arrange the meeting for later in the year. We now know that far from improving the situation seriously…

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Under-19s | Register for our recruitment training sessions

18th March 2021

Blyth Spartans AFC can announce full details regarding its under-19s recruitment drive, which is due to begin later this month.  This opportunity is open to all players entering the U19s age group ahead of the 2021/22 season AND interested in taking a vocational course at Tyne Metropolitan College. To find out more regarding our partnership with Tyne Met, please click here.  Michael Nelson, manager of the senior team and U19s, will stage two…

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1899 Club draw | March winners

9th March 2021

Blyth Spartans AFC can announce its 1899 Club draw winners for March. Please can the winners contact our general manager Mike Coulson on mike.coulson@blythspartans.com to claim your winnings. Thank you to everyone for their continued support during these difficult times. 8: Andy Bowron – £100 209: John Spedding – £50 How can I join the 1899 Club? E-mail your name, address and the number of draw numbers you require to generalmanager@blythspartans.com…

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Club Statement | Michael Johnson

27th February 2021

Blyth Spartans AFC is saddened to learn the passing of former chairman Michael Johnson.  Michael’s duty as chairman was just one of a number of roles he served during his time at the football club. Michael was also a huge part of the community in his days as a well-known coal merchant.  Our deepest thoughts go out to Michael’s family and friends.

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Under-19s | Join our Zoom meeting with Michael Nelson

26th February 2021

Blyth Spartans AFC manager Michael Nelson is hosting a Zoom meeting next week for anyone interested in joining our under-19s team, in collaboration with Tyne Metropolitan College. Formed in 2019, our exciting partnership will see students represent Spartans in the National Youth Alliance for the 2021-22 season, while undertaking a vocational course at Tyne Met. Here are just some of the benefits to the courses offered: Further your education Develop…

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1899 Club draw | February

23rd February 2021

Blyth Spartans AFC can announce its 1899 Club draw winners for February. Please can the winners contact our general manager Mike Coulson on mike.coulson@blythspartans.com to claim your winnings. Thank you to everyone for their continued support during these difficult times. 295: Jim Lashley – £100 121: Richard Farquharson – £50 How can I join the 1899 Club? E-mail your name, address and the number of draw numbers you require to generalmanager@blythspartans.com…

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Club Shop sale | 2020/21 replica kits

19th February 2021

Blyth Spartans AFC’s Supporters Club have reduced the price on ALL 2020/21 replica kits after the season was made null and void.  Shirts are now priced at £30 for adult sizes and £25 for child sizes via our online club store.  A new batch of shirts, which had been earmarked for the first team, are now available to purchase.  As usual, it is suggested you get a shirt two sizes…

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