Spartans at the Olympics

24th July 2012

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

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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…

22nd July 2012
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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…

21st July 2012
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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…

16th July 2012
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David Knight leaves the club

16th July 2012

The club can announce that David Knight has left the club. The 25-year-old joined initially on loan from Histon and joined permanently on his release for the Cambridge based club. He attended the first pre-season session with the Spartans before deciding his future lay elsewhere. Manager Tommy Cassidy commented “I’m disappointed to lose Knighty as he was someone that I wanted to retain for this season.” “We made him an…

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The Football Corridor

13th July 2012

The Spartans were represented at the official opening of ‘The Football Corridor’ at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle on Thursday. A permanent photo exhibition has been created featuring images of 17 football clubs from across the region. Funded by Ward Hadaway, Sintons and Fields of Dreams the display is in the corridor which leads to the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre. Blyth Spartans are prominent in the non-league panel…

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Supporters Club AGM & Sponsors Evening

Following the supporters club AGM on Thursday the 26th of July the annual sponsors evening will be held in the social club starting around 8pm. On the evening the kit sponsored by individuals from last season will be presented to them, and, through the supporters club you will be able to book your sponsorship for next season for either kit, player or pitch, all details of which will appear in…

12th July 2012
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