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Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of central midfielder Sebastien Anzevui following a stint in the US college system, subject to International Clearance being obtained. The Swiss-born midfield man, who stands 6 feet 1 tall, was involved in the junior set ups at Sunderland and York City, before moving briefly into the non-league scene with spells at Ponteland and Whitley Bay. He then decided to take up the option to…
As detailed previously a group of SpartansFans from Ireland will be embarking on an epic bike ride from Dublin to Blyth for the Scott Bell Benefit game on 5 May 2012. More info on the trip and a proposed auction will appear on the website as they are confirmed. Sponsorship Page Should you wish to sponsor the lads on their journey please see HERE for more details. Facebook The lads…
The club would like to thank Eastwood Town (and in particular Iain Rowan) who organised a bucket collection at the recent game between Eastwood Town and Blyth Spartans with monies raised going to the Scott Bell Fund. In total £78 was raised, which be added to the fund total. Well done!
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of former striker John Alexander following his release from Spennymoor Town. The 25 year old, known as ‘The Bull’ played for the Spartans for the previous two seasons, scoring 6 times in 56 games. Manager Steve Cuggy commented “We have had some injuries to Lee Mason, Phil Bannister and Glen Taylor and this has left a heavy load on the shoulders of Graeme Armstrong,…
Assistant manager Gavin Fell believes that individual errors have cost Blyth Spartans dearly in the opening eight games of their Blue Square North campaign. It was the story of their season again on Saturday, as Spartans created the better chances against Droylsden at Croft Park but still ended up on the receiving end of a 3-1 score line. Fell argues that all three goals were preventable and that the Blyth…
Following the injury to midfielder Shaun Vipond in yesterday’s game with Droyslden, manager Steve Cuggy has been in to see the player and can confirm that he is good spirits and is determined to get back to his best as soon as possible. The injury is a broken tibia and, whilst it was feared last night that Shaun may require an operation, Cuggy commented that Shaun was seeing a specialist…
After two consecutive draws in the Blue Square North, Blyth Spartans manager Steve Cuggy is urging his players to take full advantage of the upcoming home games against Droylsden and Boston united to ensure they put a difficult start of the season behind them. Blyth have taken just six points from their opening seven fixtures and Cuggy believes their next task is to start turning draws in to wins. In…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of goalkeeper David Knight (pictured left) on loan from Blue Square Bet North rivals Histon. David’s loan will take him up to and including the 3rd December 2011. The 24-year-old, Sunderland based ‘keeper, started his career at Middlesbrough and was part of the FA Youth Cup winning side that featured the likes of James Morrison, David Wheater and Adam Johnson. In his time at…
The club can announce that defender Liam Atkin has left the club to return to former club Ashington. Manager Steve Cuggy commented “It’s a shame that it hasn’t worked out for Liam at Croft Park, but due to him getting some extra responsibilities at work, he’ll no longer be able to fully commit to Blyth.” “His departure is all perfectly amicable and we wish him well at Ashington. He will…
Blyth Spartans can announce that they have been given a bye in the Northumberland Senior Cup and will now go straight into the quarter finals of the competition. The quarter finals will be staged in late November – More details will appear here when the draw has been made.