Spartans Sign Yanis Galas

26th June 2011

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of French forward Yanis Galas, subject to club obtaining International Clearance from the FA. The 25-year-old was playing in the French league system last season with Chauny and has been capped by Guadeloupe at various youth age categories. Manager Steve Cuggy commented “We’ve had Yanis at the last couple of training sessions and he looks a more than decent player. I got a tip…

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Spartans Appoint New Captain

26th June 2011

Manager Steve Cuggy has moved quickly to appoint the new captain for Blyth Spartans. Centre forward Graeme Armstrong will don the armband from the start of the season following Paul Brayson’s defection to Harrogate Town. Manager Cuggy commented “The position of ‘Club Captain’ is an important role and we haven’t taken the decision lightly, but Graeme was the obvious candidate. Everyone was impressed when we got him signed up and…

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Jake Cunningham Agrees To Stay

24th June 2011

Blyth Spartans can confirm that Jake Cunningham has also agreed to sign for the club for the upcoming league campaign. The 20-year-old was signed for the Spartans at the start of last season following his release from Scottish side St. Mirren and after a highly impressive pre-season went on to feature in the Spartans first team 11 times, keeping 4 clean sheets in the process. Whilst often an understudy to…

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Spartans Sign Matty Hunter

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of highly promising young ‘keeper Matty Hunter. The 17-year-old is currently studying at Monkseaton Academy and has joined the Spartans for their pre-season training, under the watchful eye of new goalkeeping coach Carl King. The talented ‘stopper’ is also part of the English Schools Football Association England under-18 team and is predicted to have a bright future in the game. Manager Steve Cuggy commented…

24th June 2011
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Spartans Sign Adam Forster

Blyth Spartans’ recent tie up with Monkseaton Academy has seen the club make its first signing in the shape of highly promising midfielder Adam Forster. The 18-year-old trained with the first team tonight in the opening pre-season session and put pen to paper on the night. Manager Steve Cuggy commented “We’ve got really high hopes for Adam and if he continues to progress the way he has, he’ll be a…

23rd June 2011
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Spartans link up with Monkseaton Academy

With one eye on the short term new Blyth Spartans manager Steve Cuggy has been hyperactive – signing numerous new players ready for next season. However his other eye has been focused on the longer term in establishing an exciting new link with a local Academy. The innovative partnership between the Spartans and Monkseaton Academy will prove to be of mutual benefit in providing an exit route for young footballers…

23rd June 2011
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Spartans Announce New Shirt Sponsors

19th June 2011

A Blyth company is throwing its weight behind improving the town’s image and pride using sport as the vehicle. Quantum Elite, via its’ ‘24 Seven Claims’ sister company, is extending its commitment to Blyth Spartans for the coming season – and possibly beyond. As a relatively new but growing company Quantum Elite has strong local ties and believes in investing in the town and people. “We want to support the…

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Spartans Sort Backroom Team

18th June 2011

Management duo Steve Cuggy and Gavin Fell have put the finishing touches on their backroom team for the new season, with the retention of Susan Dale (physiotherapist) and Tony Kennedy (Kit Manager) and the appointment of Carl King (pictured below) as the new goalkeeping coach. King, 28, is a highly regarded goalkeeping coach, who has been working with Whitley Bay for the last few seasons and is looking to progress…

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Spartans To Win Pitch Battle

18th June 2011

Blyth Spartans can announce that extensive repairs are being carried out on the Croft Park pitch to ensure the best possible playing surface for Steve Cuggy’s new look Spartans as they embark on their new Blue Square Bet North campaign. Over 35 tonnes of topsoil has been deposited on the pitch, which has also been seeded, rotivated and treated. The work has also seen the goalmouths at either end re-turfed…

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Spartans Sign Shaun Vipond

18th June 2011

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of hard working, industrious central midfielder Shaun Vipond from Blue Square Bet North rivals Workington. The 22-year-old started his career at Carlisle United, where he made 4 appearances. His form and reputation at Brunton Park was such that he was reported to be the target of a £100,000 bid from Leeds United. In 2008, he enjoyed a loan spell at Workington and…

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