Dunston Friendly Kick Off Time Change
The Club have agreed to a request from Dunston to put Tuesday’s kick off time back to 7.30pm.
1st Team News
Competition is King for Carl
Spartans goalkeeper coach Carl King has spoken of the strength in depth Tommy Cassidy’s side has in the keeper department as they prepare for the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League season. New signing Conor Grant has joined Rob Birdsall and Matty Hunter in the competition for a starting place between the sticks this season and King believes that Spartans manager Cassidy can see the position as well stocked between the three…
Kendrick in as Novak departs
Blyth Spartans can announce the permanent signing of left back Joe Kendrick. The 28-year-old Irishman was signed on loan from Mansfield Town towards the end of last season and went on to become a key member of the side, scoring an impressive 6 goals in 16 games, as well as captaining the side a couple of times when regular captain Wayne Buchanan was unavailable. Released by Mansfield Town in the…
Spartans Sign Rein-four-cements
Blyth Spartans can announce the registration of four new players in the shape of Tom Burj, Chris Fairless, Abubaker Salim and Grant Starling Burj is a 22-year-old former Sunderland RCA midfielder (pictured below) who impressed in his first home showing in Saturday’s game with Gateshead. Fairless (pictured below), 21, is an attacking midfielder/forward who has featured in the opening friendlies, scoring Blyth’s third goal in the 3-1 win over Sunderland…
Dale sees signs of improvement from Spartans
Spartans striker Robbie Dale reflected on the 3-1 win over Sunderland RCA tonight and insisted that the signs of improvement are there as they progress through pre-season. The 99 goal striker commented “I think we played better against Gateshead than tonight and there was a lot of graft from the lads on Saturday against a full time side. The lads are coming back in and with a win tonight we…
Utterson right back at home
Speaking after the 3-1 win at Sunderland RCA, Spartans full back Shaun Utterson spoke of his happiness at returning to his natural right back position. Utterson was highly impressive in the 1-1 draw with Gateshead on Saturday and carried on that form in tonight’s win on Wearside. “I played out of position in midfield last season just trying to help out but right back has always been my position and…
Spartans at the Olympics
To celebrate the upcoming Olympics in London, the club would like photos of SpartansFans wearing their Spartans colours at Olympic events. If people can send these photos to the email address below we will then create a gallery of photos to celebrate the event. Photos can be sent to travel@spartansfans.co.uk (Above:) The Olympic Torch passes Croft Park
Farrell hoping to fire Spartans up
Spartans’ new boy Craig Farrell hopes to continue his good start to his career at Croft Park and score the goals that get the club back to the Blue Square North Division. Speaking after his goal in the 1-1 draw with local rivals Gateshead the former Carlisle United and York City striker said “Personally I’d like to have an injury free year and hopefully carry on the goalscoring form that…
Foundations in place for Cassidy
Following his side’s 1-1 draw with Blue Square Premier side Gateshead, Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy declared himself happy that the core of side is in place as preparations are made for the upcoming season. The former Newcastle United midfielder said “The core of the team is right but we just need to fill in and around it but we do need more experienced players to help these kids and if…
Spartans Sign Conor Grant
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of former Gretna goalkeeper Conor Grant, subject to International Clearance being obtained. The 22-year-old has been training with the Spartans and with goalkeeping coach Carl King throughout pre-season and has impressed the coach “He’s a composed ‘keeper and has done well in training. He comes with a lot of experience, despite being young and I’m looking forward to working with him.” Manager Tommy Cassidy…