Newcastle Stopper Woolston Wants to Remain at Blyth to Help Spartans in National League North Next Season

25th April 2017

On-loan Newcastle United goalkeeper Paul Woolston revealed it would be “brilliant” if he could stay at Croft Park next season – as he has “loved every second” of his time at Blyth Spartans. The 18-year-old shot stopper arrived at the club back in November 2016 and provided a safe pair of hands between the sticks for the following six months – as Spartans went on to claim the Evo-Stik Premier…

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Gateshead’s Wrightson Extends His Loan Spell at Spartans

21st February 2017

On-loan midfielder Adam Wrightson will remain at Blyth Spartans for another two months – after his loan spell was extended until April 19. The 20-year-old’s initial loan from Vanarama National League Premier side Gateshead was due to expire after Saturday’s 2-1 win over Stourbridge, but this extension will see him remain at Croft Park until just before the end of the season. And, having spent quite a bit of time trying to…

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Senior Cup | Spartans Face Short Trip For Semi-Final Clash

A Blyth-based side will definitely take part in this season’s Techflow Group Northumberland Senior Cup final – after Spartans were drawn away to close neighbours Blyth Town in the last four of the competition. Alun Armstrong’s side will take on the Northern League Division Two newcomers at South Newsham Playing Fields in a semi-final tie to be played on or before Saturday March 4 2017. The two sides previously met back…

21st December 2016
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Departure | Richardson Signs For South Shields

30th November 2016

Blyth Spartans can confirm that Michael Richardson has left the club – after completing a transfer to Northern League side South Shields for an undisclosed fee. Joining the club in the summer of 2014, the 24-year-old has made over 100 appearances for Blyth and was part of the 2014/15 Senior Cup-winning side that also reached the Emirates FA Cup Third Round in the same season. However, the former Newcastle United…

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Newcastle’s Woolston Wants To Stay At Spartans For Longer Spell

10th November 2016

Goalkeeper Paul Woolton is enjoying life at Croft Park and the Newcastle United stopper hopes to stay at Blyth Spartans for longer, once his initial 28-day loan spell is up. The 18-year-old joined Spartans from Rafa Benitez’s Championship side last Friday and was described as “outstanding” by Blyth boss Alun Armstrong on his debut in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Barwell. And Washington-based Woolston hopes to remain at the Evo-Stik Premier…

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Armstrong: Newcastle United Stopper Woolston’s Superb Save Set Up Spartans’ Success At Barwell

7th November 2016

Spartans boss Alun Armstrong believes Blyth had on-loan debutant stopper Paul Woolston to thank for their 2-0 win over Barwell – as the Newcastle United goalkeeper pulled off a crucial save just prior to Matty Pattison scoring the opening goal. Woolston denied Owen Story with a fantastic reaction save when the Barwell midfielder was in one-on-one on 16 minutes, before Pattison left Liam Castle stranded with a superbly struck free-kick…

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Arrival | Newcastle And England Stopper Woolston Joins Spartans On Loan

4th November 2016

Blyth Spartans have agreed a deal to sign Newcastle United goalkeeper Paul Woolston on loan. The 18-year-old – who enjoyed a month’s loan at Vanarama National League North side Darlington 1883 earlier this season – will go straight into the squad for tomorrow’s trip to Barwell – as Spartans stopper Adam McHugh is an injury doubt for the game. Washington-based Woolston has also represented his country at youth level and spent last…

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Spartans To Raise Funds For Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Through Shirt Sales

28th September 2016

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that the club’s much sought-after training tops – featuring the logo of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation on the front – are available now to pre-order from the Club Store. The shirts have been priced at £27 and the Supporters’ Club have agreed to donate £5 from each sale to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, the cancer research charity launched by the former England…

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