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The draw for the second and third round of the FA Trophy has taken place this afternoon. Blyth Spartans face Northumberland neighbours Morpeth Town at Croft Park on Tuesday, December 15. Should Michael Nelson’s progress, Blyth will host Callum Roberts’ Notts County in the third round four days later on Saturday, December 19.
Blyth Spartans chairman Tony Platten has assured fans the funds raised from Callum Roberts’ transfer to Notts County will be reinvested into the playing squad. The former Newcastle United youngster joined the National League side for an undisclosed fee with Spartans also negotiating a sell-on percentage. Platten said: “We were very fortunate to pick him up from Newcastle United. We saw the potential he had but there was always the…
Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark has issued the following message to supporters following the departure of Callum Roberts to Notts County for an undisclosed fee. Clark admitted the club is gutted by the departure of the 22-year-old but could not stand in the player’s way. He has urged everyone to stick together ahead of a massive couple of months. Clark is under no illusion how difficult it will be to…
Blyth Spartans can announce winger Callum Roberts has today joined National League side Notts County. The former Newcastle United youngster joins the former Football League club on an undisclosed fee after completing his medical this afternoon. Roberts joined Spartans on a non-contract basis in August and quickly established himself as a Croft Park favourite. With a ratio of one goal every game – including hat-tricks against Curzon Ashton and AFC…