Hemming shirt | Winning number drawn

28th August 2020

The winning number of the signed Zach Hemming Middlesbrough shirt has been drawn by Blyth Valley MP Ian Levy.  Hemming, a hugely popular figure at Croft Park from his loan spell in 2019/20, reached out to Spartans last month during our Future Fund initiative.  The 20-year-old kindly donated a signed shirt (as pictured) in an attempt to help the club raise some much-needed funds during the pandemic.  At Zach’s request,…

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Preview | Dunston UTS (A)

27th August 2020

BY Niall Bromley Blyth Spartans travel to Dunston UTS on Friday evening – their second friendly in just three days (KO: 7:45PM) Spartans opened up their pre-season campaign with a 3-0 defeat at Hebburn Town on Tuesday, though handed opportunities to a number of trialists.  And tomorrow’s trip to the UTS Stadium will give boss Michael Nelson the chance to assess those players further as he looks to build his…

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Arrival | Simon Heslop signs for Blyth Spartans

26th August 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC is thrilled to announce the arrival of former York City captain and FA Trophy winner Simon Heslop.  The 33-year-old arrives at Croft Park with a vast amount of experience, having made over 150 appearances in the Football League.  Heslop progressed through the youth ranks at Barnsley but spent the majority of time learning his trade away from Oakwell.  Following seven different loan spells – including Halifax, Grimsby…

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Report | Spartans begin pre-season with Hebburn defeat

26th August 2020

In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Pre-season friendly Tuesday, August 26, 2020 HEBBURN TOWN 3-0 BLYTH SPARTANS Blyth Spartans’ pre-season campaign kicked off with a 3-0 defeat to Hebburn Town in a damp affair at the Green Energy Sports Ground.  Blyth’s first game since March couldn’t have arrived in worse conditions prior to the match but nevertheless, the pitch held up well on South Tyneside.  Having…

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Preview | Hebburn Town (A)

24th August 2020

BY Liam O’Brien Blyth Spartans are back in action for the first time since March – travelling to Hebburn Town in their opening game of pre-season on Tuesday (KO: 7:30PM).  Michael Nelson will take charge of his first match as permanent Spartans boss at the Green Energy Sports Ground following his solitary game as caretaker boss away at Brackley Town. Nelson has endured an unprecedented start to his first managerial…

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Season tickets | Update

24th August 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC provides update on season tickets.  The club has been contacted by a number of season ticket holders who have offered to sacrifice the credit for the remaining five cancelled home games of last season. It goes without saying that we would like to thank those supporters most sincerely for their generosity and understanding. We are currently reviewing the latest legislation and guidelines for football with spectators at National…

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Media vacancy | Videographer

23rd August 2020

An opportunity to join the Blyth Spartans AFC media team on a voluntary basis has arisen. A number of media volunteers from previous seasons have gone on to gain full-time employment in the local and national media – could you be next?  We’re seeking a Videographer for the upcoming National League North season, ready in time for the start date on Saturday, October 3. This role, in particular, has proved…

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Signed Hemming shirt | Winner to be drawn this weekend

18th August 2020

The winner of the signed Zach Hemming Middlesbrough shirt will be drawn on Saturday, August 22.  We ask all supporters who have reserved numbers but not yet made their payment (£10 a number), to do this before Friday morning by emailing our general manager Mike Coulson at mike.coulson@blythspartans.com If we have not received your donation by then, we regret to say you will be removed from the draw.  Thank you…

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Interview | Evans looking forward to new season

16th August 2020

By Niall Bromley Rhys Evans says it is great to be back in pre-season with Blyth Spartans and is looking forward to the new National League North season. Preparations for the upcoming campaign are underway, which is due to begin on Saturday, October 3 with an FA Cup second round qualifying tie.  Michael Nelson, on Saturday, discussed the club’s return to pre-season and his recruitment search – which includes some…

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