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Q&A | Questions answered by Executive Committee

13th January 2021
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Earlier this month, the Executive Committee invited questions from supporters with the club unable to host an open forum due to Covid-19 restrictions. These answers can now be viewed below. We thank everyone who took the time to send in questions and your continuous support and interest in Blyth Spartans AFC. Q1: What is the current financial situation of the club? EC: The National League has negotiated funding for its…

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Joint Statement | National League North clubs

12th January 2021
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When National League clubs agreed in October to start the season playing behind closed doors, this decision was based on reassurances that grants would be provided to compensate for essential revenue lost from fans not returning on 1st October. Had these assurances not been provided then many Clubs at our level may have taken the decision not to commence the season. Matchday revenue from supporters attending games and its associated…

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Postponed | Alfeton Town (H) | National League North

9th January 2021
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Our National League North fixture against Alfreton Town, due to take place this afternoon at Croft Park, has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.  We covered the pitch as best as possible but due to the adverse weather conditions and freezing temperatures overnight, the match referee deemed it unplayable.  A rescheduled date will be announced in due course.  Refunds to all those who purchased the live stream have been…

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Pitch Inspection | Alfreton Town (H) | National League North

8th January 2021
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A pitch inspection will take place at 8am on Saturday morning to determine if our National League North fixture with Alfreton Town at Croft Park can go ahead.  The inspection has been called in line with the match referee in view of the adverse weather conditions and freezing forecast anticipated overnight.  With our visitors due to travel to Northumberland early morning, the arranged time allows us to make an official…

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Programme | Issue #9 | Alfreton Town (H)

8th January 2021
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Issue #9 of our digital matchday programme SPARTANS is available to purchase now!  Blyth Spartans welcome Alfreton Town to Northumberland on Saturday (January 9th), hoping to mark their first game of 2021 with three points.  Sadly, supporters remained locked out of Croft Park after the government announced latest lockdown measures, but Elite Sport will go ahead as normal.  And once, the club’s media team is trying its best to bring…

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Q&A | Executive Committee

3rd January 2021
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The Club is inviting questions from supporters to be answered by our Executive Committee. With The Club unable to host an open forum due to current Covid-19 restrictions, questions will be forwarded to the EC, with responses published on our website. We ask questions are put across in a respectful and considerate manner. Any questions the EC feels exceed this criteria will not be included. To submit your question, please…

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Arrivals | Spartans sign Chesterfield duo on loan

2nd January 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the loan signings of Jamie Sharman and Jack McKay from National League side Chesterfield.  Sharman, a central defender, joins for the remainder of the season having previously spent time on loan at Kidderminster Harriers during 2019/20.  The 19-year-old progressed through The Spireites’ academy and signed his first professional contract during the 2018/19 season after winning the Academy Player of the Year award.  Sharman…

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Club Statement | Gateshead fixture postponed

1st January 2021
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Our National League North fixture at Gateshead has been postponed following a positive Covid-19 test at the club.  Blyth Spartans management, players and backroom staff will now enter a period of self isolation.  Our National League North fixture with Alfreton Town at Croft Park on Saturday, January 9th, is scheduled to go ahead as planned.  We wish the individual a speedy recovery.

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Arrival | Wilson joins Blyth on loan

31st December 2020
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the loan signing of striker Dan Wilson from North Shields, subject to FA approval. With the Northern League season suspended until further notice, we send our thanks to the Robins for allowing Wilson to move to Croft Park on a one-month deal.  Wilson has twice been signed by North Shields. Firstly from Dunston UTS in 2015 and Seaham Red Star last summer after…

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Interview | McKeown on his first Spartans goal

27th December 2020
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Blyth Spartans forward Corey McKeown described his stunning second-half equaliser against local rivals Gateshead as a “great moment”.  Still only 18, McKeown netted his first senior goal in sublime fashion with a goal of the season contender to earn Blyth a 2-2 draw against The Heed.  Speaking about the goal, McKeown told blythspartans.com: “It just felt right!  “I cut inside of the defender and as soon as I hit it,…

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