News | Toby Lees and Corey McKeown sign new contracts

17th June 2022

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that our Fans Player of the Year Toby Lees, and Young Player of the Year Corey McKeown have extended their stays at the club for another season. McKeown joined Spartans as a 17-year-old in November 2019 and has made 39 appearances for the club with one goal – a stunning equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Gateshead in December 2020. The youngster has established…

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Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 1-1 Kidderminster Harriers

24th April 2022

A selection of images by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and 4th place play off contenders Kidderminster Harriers. Harriers broke the deadlock on 10 minutes thanks to a goal from Amari Morgan-Smith. Blyth levelled on the 30th minute thanks to a headed goal from Toby Lees. The visitors lost there Keeper, Luke smith with 10 minutes left after he was sent off for handling outside the penalty…

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Report | Blyth Spartans 1-1 Kidderminster Harriers | National League North | 21/22

23rd April 2022

By Liam O’Brien In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday April 23rd 2022 Blyth Spartans 1-1 Kidderminster Harriers  Spartans earned a valuable point against 10 man Kidderminster Harriers at Croft Park.  Kidderminster took the lead in the 10th minute when Amari Morgan-Smith got on the end of a corner. Spartans then got themselves level in the 30th minute through a corner of…

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Report | Blyth Spartans 3-1 Spennymoor Town | National League North | 21/22

28th December 2021

By Craig Dobson In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Tuesday, December 28th 2021 BLYTH SPARTANS 3-1 SPENNYMOOR TOWN Blyth Spartans defeated Spennymoor Town in a frenetic fixture at Croft Park, with fine performances from Conor Thomson and Alex Mitchell inspiring the hosts to a crucial three points.  The hosts started brightly, with Dan Maguire seeing an early shot blocked before teeing up Thomson, whose effort was…

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Interview | Toby Lees on joining Blyth Spartans

21st June 2021

Toby Lees has revealed the huge role Michael Nelson played in his decision to join Blyth Spartans after working with him at Gateshead.  Central defender Lees, who has previously appeared for Harrogate Town, Boston United and Whitby Town, is Nelson’s 17th signing of a busy summer.  During the 2019/20 National League North campaign, Lees was coached and played alongside Nelson, where he played 22 times and scored two goals.  “He…

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Arrival | Toby Lees signs for Blyth Spartans

21st June 2021

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the signing of central defender Toby Lees.  The 24-year-old started out at Harrogate Town, where he had loan spells at Harrogate Railway, Boston United, Whitby Town and Gateshead.  Lees was then signed permanently by The Heed in March 2020 but departed after the first Covid-19 shutdown with 22 appearances and two goals to his name.  He joined Alfreton Town last summer but returns…

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