Blyth Spartans

Arrivals | Spartans swoop for Guy and Charlton

21st June 2020
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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the arrivals of Callum Guy and Kieran Charlton from South Shields.  The pair become Michael Nelson’s first additions as manager as he builds his squad ahead of the 2020-21 National League North campaign.  Guy, 20, who lifted the National League Under-19s Alliance League Cup with the Mariners in 2019, made 15 appearances for the Mariners in total, scoring three goals.  His time with the…

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Fundraiser | Blyth Spartans launch Future Fund

20th June 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC and The Supporters Club have launched a Future Fund in light of the unprecedented times surrounding the impact of Covid-19.  The Executive Committee is doing everything they can to ensure the survival of the club and support manager Michael Nelson in his efforts to build a squad for the new National League North season.  But like a number of non-league clubs across the country, uncertainty still lingers…

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News | Blyth Spartans thank Damen Mullen

19th June 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC want to thank Damen Mullen for his service to the club after it was announced today he has left Croft Park.  Mullen, 31, first joined the club in 2013 and has since gone on to make 243 appearances across seven years in Northumberland.  Excluding a brief spell at Morpeth Town in 2016, ‘Damo’ has been an ever-present face around Croft Park and a larger than life character…

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News | Blyth Spartans retained list 2020

19th June 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC can announce its retained list following the end of the 2019-20 National League North season. Players on contract for the 2020-21 season Kris Thackray, Rhys Evans, Corey McKeown and Robbie Dale.  The club has exercised an option on Olly Scott’s contract and are finalising the final details.  Players offered new terms Adam Wrightson Players not offered new deals Anthony Callaghan, Tom Devitt, Lewis Hawkins, Jack Hunter, Damen…

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National League Statement | Spartans remain in National League North

17th June 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC will remain in National League North next season, the National League has confirmed. A National League statement on Wednesday evening read in full: Following a vote by all member Clubs, and subject to FA Council approval, the Vanarama National League, Vanarama National League North and Vanarama National League South seasons 2019/20 will be concluded with final league tables compiled on an “Unweighted Points Per Game” basis. The…

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1899 Club | Draw winners for May

16th June 2020
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The winners of the 1899 Club draw for April have been drawn, by club legend Robbie Dale. 1st No. 72 Alan McLean £100 2nd No. 67 Richard Shelvin 2 x hospitality 3rd No. 219 Mark Graham 2 x match tickets Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for your continued support.  How can I join the 1899 Club? E-mail your name, address and the number of draw numbers you…

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Player news | Dale signs up for 17th consecutive season

10th June 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is thrilled to announce club legend Robbie Dale has once again signed for the upcoming season.  Dale needs absolutely no introduction having made his debut back in March 2005 – memorably scoring a hat-trick against Wakefield and Emley.  And the 35-year-old hasn’t looked back, playing and scoring for Spartans in every season since and well and truly writing his name in club history.  He is the club’s…

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1899 Club | Contribute to club’s future

7th June 2020
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We have been contacted by a number of supporters asking how they can contribute to securing the future of the club. Manager Michael Nelson, the Executive Committee and everyone behind the scenes at Blyth Spartans are working extremely hard during these unprecedented times. Despite the difficulties, including not even knowing when the season will start or finish, we are continuing to plan for next season. We ask fans who would…

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1899 Club | Draw winners for April

28th May 2020
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The winners of the 1899 Club draw for April have been drawn, by manager Michael Nelson. 1st – 119 Chris Addison £100 2nd – 50 Andy Westgarth 2 x hospitality 3rd- 34 Paul Scott 2 x league match day tickets To claim your price, please contact our general manager Mike Coulson at generalmanager@blythspartans.com.  Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for your continued to support.  How can I join the…

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Club news | Generous supporter donates £1,000 to Spartans

18th May 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC sends its utmost appreciation and thanks to exile supporter Graham Moorhouse for his generous £1,000 donation to go towards our annual pitch maintenance at Croft Park. Graham, who lives in Alberta Canada with his wife June, is pictured above in our matchday hospitality suite after sponsoring one of our fixtures a couple of seasons ago. And despite living over 3,500 miles away, Graham always keeps a close…

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