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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Blyth Spartans can announce that goalkeeper Dan Lowson has signed a deal with newly promoted Alfreton Town. The 23-year-old signed from Darlington midway through last season and showed excellent form for the remainder of the season. The club would like to thank Dan for his efforts at Croft Park and wish him all the best with Alfreton Town.
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes – 6 June 2011 Attendees: A Platten, K Scott, S Frake J Freeman, J Young, C Baxter, A Bowron and I Evans Apologies: S Ord Guests: S Cuggy and G Fell 1. Minutes of previous meeting accepted Agreed 2. Matters Arising. None 3. Correspondence. – Letter of thanks from D Robinson for our vote to elect him as the area FA representative – Lees travel costs…
After due consideration the club have informed the FA today that they will now not take up the contract option with Stephen Turnbull. Stephen did verbally agree, with new manager Steve Cuggy, a deal for the forthcoming season but then chose to accept an offer from another club. Blyth Spartans feel that there is no mileage in pursuing their option and Stephen will be allowed to leave the club. We…
Ignition Festival is a 2 day music event held at Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth Park on 6th & 7th August 2011. Headliners include Calvin Harris, Feeder, Echo and the Bunnymen, Frank Turner, Miles Kane, The Go! Team, Carl Barat and Ocean Colour Scene. There will be a funfair, camping, market, food and drink village, we have now confirmed band appearances from Noberto Solano and the Geordie Latinos, Dion Dublin and much…
For the second season in a row, Paul Brayson has been named in the Blue Square Bet North XI. The striker, who has moved to Harrogate Town since the season ended, scored 23 goals in the league (26 in total) and was in pole position to retain his golden boot title from the previous season, until a barren run at the end of the season allowed Alfreton’s Liam Hearn to…