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On a busy day for signings Blyth Spartans can announce the re-signing of talented young goalkeeper Sam Grieveson. The 18 year old was initially signed, last season by Mick Tait, as cover the senior duo of Mark Bell and Jack Norton, but the youngster never made a first team appearance despite being named on the bench for the Northumberland Senior Cup clash with Ashinton. A junior at Newcastle United, where…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of goalkeeper Jake Cunningham. The 19 year old ‘keeper has been with Spartans since his release by Clydesdale Bank Premier Division Side St. Mirren and has been highly impressive in his pre-season displays to date. In his earlier days the Newcastle-based ‘keeper was in the development squad at Newcastle United, where he was coached by former Spartan Adam Bartlett, who very highly rates the…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of midfielder Danny Groves for the upcoming Blue Square Bet North campaign. The 19 year old ‘schemer’, who stands 6 foot 2, has been with Spartans since his release by Darlington and has featured in the majority of our pre-season fixtures to date putting in impressive displays against Bedlington Terriers and Spennymoor Town, as well as scoring a well taken goal in the ‘behind…
Blyth Spartans can confirm the signing of Northern Irish central defender Wayne Buchanan. Wayne has featured in the majority of Blyth’s friendlies in this pre-season campaign, where he has appeared a calm, commanding defender. He has stuck up an instant understanding with new Spartans assistant manager Chris Swailes at the heart of a Blyth defence, hoping to stiffen up from last season’s defensive frailties. The two formed a formidable double…
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of winger Liam O’Mahoney following his release from Premiership side Sunderland. The 21 year old right winger came through the youth system at Darlington, he then went on to sign for Sunderland and was a regular member of the reserve side at the Stadium of Light up until his release at the end of the 2009-2010 season. Spartans Manger Mick Tait said of the…
It’s Time to Change in the North East as England’s most ambitious programme to end mental health prejudice launches in the region, kicking off in Blyth town centre on Friday 6 August. During Time to Change Week, a roadshow will visit towns and cities across the region, with professional mental health advisers and people with real life experience of mental illness on hand to talk about their experiences. The roadshow…
Blyth Spartans can confirm that reserve goalkeeper Jack Norton has left the club. The former Darlington ‘keeper signed last summer from Gateshead and made 20 appearances for the Spartans, including two appearances from the bench. The club would like to thank him for his time at the club and wishes him every success in the future.
Gareth Williams, the captain of Blue Square Bet North club Blyth Spartans has spoken about his departure from the club. Williams, 30, joined Northern League side Whitley Bay last week having moved from the Seasiders, his home town club, 10 years ago and proceeding to make over 400 appearances in a Spartans shirt. “It came to the time when I needed a new challenge,” he said. “After 10…
Blyth Spartans will play at home to Durham City in the final friendly of our build up to the 2010/11 season on Saturday 7th August KO 3pm
The club can confirm that defender and captain Gareth Williams has informed manager Mick Tait that he would like to leave the club to join Whitley Bay. ‘Cheeks’ has been with the club for over 10 years, making over 400 appearances and has been involved in several of the club’s biggest achievements including the treble winning season which saw us gain promotion from the Unibond Premier Division and the epic…