Harry Gardiner joins Spartans on loan from Sunderland
Blyth Spartans are thrilled to confirm the loan signing of Sunderland under-21 forward, Harry Gardiner.
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Arrival | Patrick Almond joins on season-long loan from Sunderland
Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the signing of Sunderland defender Patrick Almond on loan until the end of season. The 19-year-old has so far made the one appearance for the Black Cats, as he played the full 90 minutes for Lee Johnson’s side in their EFL Trophy win over Manchester United under-21s in October. Almond has been tipped by Johnson as a having a bright future after some impressive…
Arrival | Agnew joins Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce the arrival of Liam Agnew from League Two side Harrogate Town. The midfielder, 25, reunites with manager Michael Nelson having worked and played alongside him at Gateshead last season. Agnew progressed through the youth ranks at Sunderland, captaining their under-21s before making his only first team appearance in an FA Cup tie versus Fulham in 2015. Having previously spent time on loan at…
Arrival | Clark snatches Fenwick out of shop window
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signature of striker Scott Fenwick who joins after two season’s at National League South side Chelmsford City. Fenwick, 29, has a wealth of experience at this, and higher levels having played for Hartlepool United in League Two. Scott spent time within the Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough academies before joining Gretna in 2009. Soon after he joined Newcastle Benfield when he made his only…
Club statement | Spartans appoint Lee Clark as new manager
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the appointment of former England International and Newcastle United midfielder Lee Clark as their new first team manager. Clark, 46, brings a wealth of Football League experience having previously managed Huddersfield Town, Birmingham City, Blackpool and Bury, whilst also managing Kilmarnock in Scotland The midfielder made 528 appearances in his professional career, scoring 66 goals, most notably for Newcastle United, Sunderland and Fulham. Clark’s…
Arrival | Midfielder Connor Oliver signs on the dotted line
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the club’s seventh summer signing as midfielder Connor Oliver joins the club. The 24-year-old spent last season with National League side Halifax Town – making 20 appearances for the Shaymen last season. Born in Newcastle, Oliver began his career with the Sunderland Academy before joining then League Two Hartlepool United in 2014, but only made three appearances before joining Championship side Blackpool. During a…
Arrival | Spartans sign New Zealand International on season long loan
Blyth Spartans are thrilled to announce the season-long loan signing of New Zealand international Sam Brotherton from Sunderland. The 21-year-old becomes the second central defender to join the club on loan this week after Aaron Cunningham’s arrival from Hartlepool United on Wednesday. Beginning his career in his homeland, Brotherton made his professional debut for Wanderers Special Club in 2014, but racked up just 16 appearances as they chose to resign…
Guest Photos | Blyth Spartans 3-2 Sunderland XI
Five photographers from the Shadow Catchers Photo Group attended the pre-season friendly between Blyth Spartans and the Sunderland XI on Tuesday evening. The photo shoot was part of their Sports Action photography project which has become an annual feature of the groups programme. They first attended a Spartans game in July 2015 with the Friendly against Blackpool and 2016’s pre-season friendly between Newcastle Benfield Saints and Blyth Spartans. Sean Stephenson…
Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 3-2 Sunderland XI
A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the Pre-Season friendly between the Spartans and a Sunderland XI, which saw a second half hatrick from David McTiernan give Spartans their first win of the pre-season.
Match Report | Blyth Spartans 3-2 Sunderland XI
By Ross Jackson In association with: Alan McLean FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Consultant Pre-Season Friendly Tuesday July 18 2017 Blyth Spartans 3 – 2 Sunderland XI David McTiernan stole the show, as his hat-trick ensured an impressive victory over a Sunderland XI at Croft Park. In a frantic eight-minute period in the second half, the midfielder turned a one-goal deficit into a two-goal lead with a clinical display of…