1st Team News

The home friendly match with Gateshead Reserves this Saturday 11th August has been called off.

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that when we welcome Hednesford Town on Saturday 25th August we will also be holding a day of fundraising for local lad Callum Brown. Eight year old Callum lives in Seaton Sluice and suffers from Cerebral Palsy and is in the process of trying to raise £50,000 to allow him to have an operation in St Louis, USA which will enable him to walk…

Reflecting on Spartans pre-season form centre back Jordon Mellish insisted it was a case of fitness first, results second as his side prepares for their Evo-Stik Northern Premier League campaign. The former Hartlepool United man said “We’ve done alright but pre-season is all about fitness really, we just want everyone to be fit. Personally I’m feeling fitter and feeling better with my performances with each game and I think everyone…

One of the surprise packages of Spartans’ pre-season has undoubtedly been the form of new signing Tom Berj. Following the poor 1-3 defeat in their opening friendly at Ashington, local rivals Gateshead made the trip to Croft Park seemingly expecting to roll over a youthful Spartans side. In reality Tommy Cassidy’s men performed very well on the day and really can count themselves unfortunate to not come away with a…

An extra friendly has been arranged at short notice against Gateshead Reserves for Saturday 11th August kick off 3.00pm. Last season’s season ticket holders will get free admission and all other classes will be charged £2. Childern under 12 accompanied by adult will gain free admission.

A pre season friendly has been arranged for Wednesday 8th August, when The Spartans entertian Shildon at Croft Park with a 7:30pm Kick Off, entrance will be free.

Reflecting on his side’s 3-2 win over Northern League Second Division champions Team Northumbria, Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy stressed the need for his side to show much urgency during games. The former Northern Ireland International said “First half we weren’t at the races and we were plodding everywhere and needed more urgency. Young Tom (Burj) came on and made the difference for us and it was what we needed to…

Spartans striker Craig Farrell made it five goals in six pre-season fixtures against Team Northumbria but insisted that there is room for improvement from his side. A sloppy first half showing saw the visitors pressure Spartans and it took some serious talking at half time to get a reaction from Tommy Cassidy’s side. The former Carlisle United man said “It was hit and miss today, first half we were second…

A Spartans stalwart has announced his retirement from the club. Tony Kennedy, who has been the kit man at Croft Park for 21 years, has decided to call it a day. 70 year old Tony said: “It was hard work and a lot was involved but I loved it. However nothing lasts forever and it was time to move on.” Working under about 18 different managers, some of whom have…

Spartans’ new signing Chris Fairless has revealed he is keen to learn from the coaching staff at Croft Park and underlined his determination to make the most of the opportunity handed to him by Spartans’ manager Tommy Cassidy. Speaking after last night’s 1-1 draw with Dunston UTS, Fairless said “I just had a chat with Tommy after the game and there’s a few things I need to work on. I…