Blyth Spartans are delighted to welcome back Mike Coulson from Gateshead, who will be taking up the position of General Manager. Spartans advertised for a new GM after Anthony Seghini decided to step down after three seasons in the role at the end of the season. Mike will work along Anthony over the next few weeks before taking over fully at Croft Park. Mike previously fulfilled the role at Community…
Blyth Spartans are taking bookings for our match hospitality suite as we enter the second half of the season. YOU can take advantage of our affordable hospitality package as a gift, celebration or to enhance your matchday experience. Packages Include: Entry into the Tom Hedley Suite Seats in the Directors area Free drinks before, half time and after the match Hot buffet after the match Advert in match day programme…
A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the New Years day encounter between Blyth Spartans and local rivals Gateshead. Blyth were looking to start the new decade with a possible double over Gatehead having taken 3 points from them on Boxing Day at the International Stadium; Gateshead were looking for revenge. The visitors led one nil at Half time and extended there lead in the second half before two…
BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North Wednesday, January 1 BLYTH SPARTANS 3-3 GATESHEAD A 93rd-minute equaliser from Levi Amantchi earned Blyth Spartans a late point against Gateshead in a game that saw four penalties awarded – including one saved by Zach Hemming. Heed left-back Scott Barrow opened the scoring with a dubious penalty decision before seeing one brilliantly saved by…
By Stephen Burton In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant National League North 26th December 2019 Gateshead 2-3 Blyth Spartans Robbie Dale’s spectacular late volley earned Blyth Spartans all three points and saw them move within four points of safety in a hard-fought derby win at Gateshead International Stadium. Cal Roberts opened the scoring with a fantastic solo goal on 16 minutes, then Greg Olley responded for…
Blyth Spartans supporters planning on making the trip to the Gateshead International Stadium on Boxing Day MUST be aware of the information bullet-pointed below: Pay on the gate Blyth supporters will be lodged in the South Terrace (no covering). Entry through turnstiles 7 and 8. Blyth supporters will have access to food and non-alcohol refreshment inside the ground. Alcohol is not available inside the ground. Flags are allowed but must…
Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the arrival of former Newcastle United central midfielder Jack Hunter. The 21-year-old was released by the Magpies last summer, despite often captaining the under-23s, and was quickly snapped up by Gateshead for the 2018/19 season. He soon established himself as a first-team regular at the International Stadium, appearing 37 times as The Heed just missed out on the National League play-offs. “I am delighted…
Blyth Spartans can confirm Mike Coulson has resigned from the Executive Committee and returned to Gateshead. Mike joined the club in February as Community Director and during that time has created a pathway with the club’s junior teams. Mike said: “This was not an easy decision to make as I have really enjoyed my spell working with you all. “My relationship with Gateshead FC goes back over 20 years and…
Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the signing of former Gateshead goalkeeper Mark Foden. Foden played one game for Blyth during the 2018/19 season when former manager Alun Armstrong brought him in on loan. And the former Ross County man is delighted to be at Croft Park, especially to work under Lee Clark. “Obviously he has managed at a very good level, and what he is trying to do here…
Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark updated the club’s website on his first week in the job, with 10 players and physio Gary Neasham joining the club. Clark has re-signed Ryan Hutchinson, Lewis Horner, Jack Butler and Robbie Dale from the side that finished 6th last season and has worked hard to bring others through the door. So far Tom Devitt has joined from Gateshead, Anthony Callaghan from…
