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Will McGowan departs Croft Park

9th July 2024

Blyth Spartans can confirm that Will McGowan has completed a move away to Vanarama National League side Gateshead FC. The midfielder departs after a 20-month spell in Blyth, initially joining on loan from South Shields in November 2022 before arriving on a permanent deal in August 2023 ahead of the 2023/24 season. McGowan featured 76 times for the Spartans across two campaigns scoring eight goals and assisting twice across the…

Ian Aitken Departs Spartans

18th June 2024

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Blyth Spartans can confirm that Ian Aitken has left his role as the clubs Goalkeeper coach. Ian informed Spartans last month that he would not be carrying on in his role for the upcoming season and has since helped with the recruitment of his successor. He has been a popular figure around the club since he joined in 2019 and will be a miss both on and off the training…

Departure | Fewster departs to the Blues

28th February 2019

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Striker Bradley Fewster has joined Whitby Town after agreeing to cancel his contract with Blyth Spartans. The striker – who joined from Spennymoor Town in the summer – has made 27 appearances for Blyth, scoring six goals including a vital contribution against York City in December. The former England U19 International has been able to earn a regular starting place at Croft Park despite his valuable contributions from the bench…

Departure | Busted takes No.2 role at Gateshead

14th January 2019

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Blyth Spartans can now announce the departure of Ian Watson who has taken on the assistant manager role at National League side Gateshead. The popular left-back has been a vital part of the dressing room and coaching staff at Spartans since returning in the summer of 2017, and will be a big miss. ‘Busted’ has made 90 appearances for Blyth Spartans in his two spells with the club, scoring on…

Departure | Hopson Rejoins Whitby Town

21st June 2018

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Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of midfielder Dale Hopson to Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side Whitby Town for an undisclosed fee. The midfielder joined Spartans last summer, breaking the club’s transfer record in the process when he joined from the Seasiders. The 25-year-old made 39 appearances during the last campaign, scoring on 12 occasion – especially potent from the penalty spot. Spartans manager Alun Armstrong commented on the deal:…

Departure | Cartwright swaps Croft Park for Australia

20th June 2018

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Blyth Spartans can now announce the departure of right-back Andrew Cartwright – who has taken on a full-time coaching role in Perth Australia. The 22-year-old made 85 appearances for Spartans over three season spell with the club – scoring his first and only goal against Darlington early in the 2015 season. Cartwright was on the periphery of the squad for the majority of the 18/19 Vanarama National League North season…