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With the clubs promotion to the Vanarama National League North for the 2017/18 season, photographers now must apply for a ‘National League Photographic Licence.’ Anyone requiring a licence should contact generalmanager@blythspartans.com for the necessary application.
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the appointment of Northumbria University journalism student Dan Simmonite as programme editor, replacing the outgoing Craig Dobson who has moved onto a role with the FA’s Football Museum. Previously an intern with BT Sport, as well as working for the Northumberland FA in the past six months, the 20-year-old from York has joined the media team at Croft Park ahead of the new campaign. Dan…
Blyth Spartans have made their first signing of the summer – as defender Ian Watson returns to the club from Spennymoor Town. “Busted” originally signed for Spartans from Northern League side Whitley Bay back in 2013 and went on to make 44 appearances for the club in his debut season. However, the left-back – who can also play on the wing – left Croft Park in September 2014 to join…
Koast FM’s Stuart Dick will take over from long-time Blyth Spartans media manager Phil Castiaux for the new season. The 28-year-old head of sport for the Northumbrian radio station had also been in charge of the media output for Northern League side Morpeth Town, but will end a three-year association at Craik Park in order to help cover Spartans’ upcoming return to the National League North. Dick – who is studying towards…
Following Craig Dobson’s departure at the end of the recent campaign, Blyth Spartans are looking for a new voluntary programme editor for next season. Craig enjoyed a successful season producing last year’s official matchday magazine and even continued his role despite moving to Manchester back in January, but he has stepped down from his role in order to focus on his marketing job at the National Football Museum. The out-going…
Following another exceptional season at Blyth Spartans, the club are delighted to announce that striker Daniel Maguire has been rewarded for his fine form with a call up to the England C team. Maguire – who was named as the Evo-Stik Premier League Player of the Season, Port of Blyth Player of the Season and Blyth Spartans Supporters’ Club Player of the Season for 2016/17 – has caught the attention…
Press passes for the Blyth Spartans v Grantham Town game on Saturday must be applied for and will only be granted to recognised media outlets.
Blyth Spartans’ long-standing media manager Phil Castiaux has decided to retire at the end of this season, due to increased work commitments. Phil has presided over the club’s press and media operations for more than 20 years and – during his time with the club – media operations have undergone major changes, with the introduction of video recording, live internet radio commentary and Facebook and Twitter feeds. Under his guidance,…
By Sam Donovan In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Tuesday March 7 2017 Blyth Spartans 5 – 1 Frickley Athletic Blyth bounced back to winning ways with a comfortable victory over Frickley Athletic in what was a convincing performance from pretty much the first minute. Luke Armstrong grabbed a brace, Robbie Dale and Sean Reid tapped home simple goals and Matthew…
Report by Sam Donovan In association with: Alan McLean FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Consultant Evo-Stik Premier League Saturday January 21 2017 Mickleover Sports 1-7 Blyth Spartans The Spartans produced a scintillating performance to come away from Don Amott Arena with a resounding 7-1 victory over Mickleover Sports as Spartans remained unbeaten in 2017. There was one change from the side that had won against Skelmersdale as Matty Pattison was replaced…