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Unfortunately the club have just learnt that Paul Gascoigne will not be available for our “Talk In” planned for Friday the 18th of September. An alternative guest or guests are being sought and notices will be published shortly once the replacement speakers have been confirmed. Anyone not wishing to attend on the 18th will be offered a full refund from their source of purchase. It seems that some 33 dates…
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of experienced centre forward Paul Brayson from Durham City for an undisclosed fee. The prolific 31 year old, who lists Newcastle United, Reading and Swansea as former clubs, was the leading scorer in the Unibond First Division North with Newcastle Blue Star and will be available for selection for the weekend’s fixtures with Hyde United and Droyslden. Chairman Tony Platten commented “we…
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of former Newcastle United reserve captain Mark Doninger. The 19 year old was the leading scorer for the reserves last season and will go straight into the squad for this weekend’s fixtures at Hyde United and Droylsden. Manager Mick Tait commented, “Mark arrives with a good pedigree and looks an excellent footballer. He is another strong addition to the squad and will…
Can all supporters please note the kick off for our match at home to Droylsden on Monday 31st August is 3:00 pm.
Whilst discussions continue between the Football Conference and the Football Association, concerning the transfer of membership of Chester City FC Ltd to Chester City FC (2004) Ltd, the match between Chester City & Gateshead scheduled for Tuesday 11 August 2009 has been postponed. Both clubs have been advised. A meeting between representatives of the Football Conference and the Football Association has been arranged for Thursday 13 August in an attempt…
It has been decided by the club to add the Sponsors Evening to the AGM and Forum on Thursday 6th August in the Social Club, this gives individuals as well as well as companies the opportunity to sponsor the club, raising funds, by the way of pitch, kit, match ball, score to win etc…… The timings for the night are as follows, all are welcome. 19.30 – 20.00 A.G.M. 20.00…
Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce that £4,447.00 was raised for The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation from the gate receipts of our Centenary at Croft Park match against Newcastle United. The Club wishes to thank all of those who turned up on the night for their contribution, it was an excellent opportunity and fitting occasion for all to pay tribute to the great man himself.
The club are pleased to announce that Robert Dale, Mark Bell, John Brackstone, Chris McCabe & Stephen Turnbull have all signed an additional or new contract that covers the next two seasons. The current squad list of registered players reads, 1. MARK BELL 2. STEPHEN HARRISON 3. JOHN BRACKSTONE 4. GARETH WILLIAMS 5. ANDREW LEESON 6. DARREN CRADDOCK 7. STEPHEN TURNBULL 8. CHRIS McCABE 9. ROBERT DALE 10. JOHN ALEXANDER…
Amongst guests at the Croft Park Centenary Game tonight will be two gentlemen who played for the Spartans pre 2nd World War, Bill Fenwick and Jack Earnshaw. Another link with the past will also be recognised, as the history of this fixture comes full circle, when 92 years old Frank Makin, youngest son of former Spartans striker Peter Mackin, attends the game as a guest of the club. Peter played…
Asked if he views the forthcoming football season with any trepidation new Blyth Spartans boss Mick Tait is unequivocal. “I have no fear whatsoever” he responds in his quiet yet purposeful way. Bearing in mind the Spartans have lost central defender, and star of the FA Cup run last year, Richard Pell and failed to secure the free scoring Paul Brayson Tait’s sanguine attitude is perhaps surprising to some but…