Blyth Spartans News

25 February 2013

Fixture Changes

The club can confirm the following revised fixtures as a result of Saturday's postponement away to Hednesford Town. The changes are as follows: -

25 February 2013

One week to go for Mark

Blyth Spartans Press officer Mark Carruthers is now just a week away from taking on the biggest challenge of his life but it's all in a good cause.

23 February 2013

Hednesford Town match off

Today's game at Hednesford Town has been postponed due to heavy snow. Keep an eye on the website for news on the rearranged fixture and for updates before our Doodson Sports Cup match against North...

22 February 2013

First podcast hits landmark

After Monday's release of the first ever Spartans podcast the show has hit a landmark today as it passed the 150 listens mark. Hosted by Radio Northumberland's Head of Sport Jonny Hall and Spartans...

21 February 2013

McGorrigan departs - Utterson on trial

The club can announce that striker Ryan McGorrigan has left the club to rejoin Gateshead.

20 February 2013

Ashton goals now online

Spartans supporters can now relive the goals of Robbie Dale, Lee Mason and Dan Maguire from last night's 4-1 win over Ashton United via the club's SoundCloud account. The game was covered live by R...

20 February 2013

Tom’s thoughts on the Ashton match

Blyth assistant manager Tom Wade described Stephen Turnbull's return to Croft Park and his influential performance in the 4-1 win over Ashton on Tuesday night as ‘the icing on the cake'.

20 February 2013

Doodson Sport Cup update

After a three week wait to find out just who would be their opposition in the Doodson Sport League Challenge Cup last sixteen, Spartans now know that it will be North Ferriby United who will travel...

20 February 2013

Press Officer Mark on Total Sport

Spartans Press Officer Mark Carruthers will be on BBC Newcastle's Total Sport programme on Wednesday night as he carries out his role on their Newcastle United fans forum, a position he has held be...

20 February 2013

All about the team for Hooks

Spartans midfielder Neal Hooks insisted it was all about the team after the impressive 4-1 win over Ashton United at Croft Park tonight. Partnered by new signing Stephen Turnbull in the Spartans en...

20 February 2013

Twinny happy to turn back time

The returning Stephen Turnbull reflected on a job well done as he took his place in a Spartans line up for the first time in two years and played his part in a 4-1 win over Ashton United. The forme...

20 February 2013

Blyth Spartans 4-1 Ashton United

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 4-1 Ashton United. Tuesday 19th February. Croft Park. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Attendance: 272

19 February 2013

Ashton game massive for us - Wade

Spartans assistant manager Tom Wade looked forward to welcoming Ashton United to Croft Park on Tuesday night and insisted that the game is one of the biggest fixtures of the season given his side's...

18 February 2013

First Podcast now available

The first ever Blyth Spartans AFC Official Podcast is now available for download. The show has been produced in association with Radio Northumberland and is hosted by the station's Head of Sport Jo...

18 February 2013

Spartans Sign Turnbull

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of former midfield man Stephen Turnbull. The 26-year-old ex-Hartlepool United man has recently returned to the UK following a spell in Western A...

18 February 2013

Radio Northumberland announce two more live games

Radio Northumberland have announced that they will be covering two more Spartans games in the next week. The station will provide live coverage of Tuesday night's Evo-Stik Northern Premier League h...

17 February 2013

Paddy’s thoughts on the Rushall game

At the end of the game at Rushall Olympic on Saturday when the Spartans had been beaten 5-2 the public address system blasted out Monty Python's "Always look on the bright side of life."

17 February 2013

Rushall Olympic 5-2 Blyth Spartans

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Rushall Olympic 5-2 Blyth Spartans. Saturday 16th February. Dales Lane. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Attendance: 197

14 February 2013

Blyth Spartans 2 Buxton 2 (Match Sponsors)

The photo below shows the match sponsors for the home game against Buxton played on Saturday 9 February 2013.

13 February 2013

Seven days of Spartans on Instagram

To celebrate the opening of the club's brand new Instagram account we will be posting one photo a day for the next seven days of some of the greatest players to have worn the famous green and white.

12 February 2013

Spartans Sign James Baxter

The club can announce the registration of left winger James Baxter. The 19-year-old started his career at Darlington and has featured for Ryhope this season.

11 February 2013

Spartans aim for picture perfect

As the club looks to find new ways to allow supporters to connect with the club we have added an Instagram account to the Spartans social media network. The smart phone photo sharing app will allow...

11 February 2013

Podcast details revealed

As the club prepares to release it's first ever official podcast we can now release the details of what the first episode will contain. The show, in association with Radio Northumberland, will be p...

11 February 2013

Tom’s thoughts on the Buxton game

After an undistinguished early showing from his side in Saturday's 2-2 draw at home to Buxton the Spartans' assistant manager, Tom Wade, suggested his side needs a spark to jump start his team.

10 February 2013

Blyth Spartans 2 Buxton 2 (Match action photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth and Buxton, which saw the lead change twice before both teams settled for the draw.

10 February 2013

We could have won it - Buchs

Reflecting on today's 2-2 draw against Buxton, Spartans captain Wayne Buchanan felt that his side deserved credit for getting back into the game but also that they deserved more than just a point....

10 February 2013

Result more important than goal for Utterson

You may think a first goal of the season would be cause for celebration, especially when the scorer is a defender but Spartans right back Shaun Utterson was more concerned with his side taking a we...

9 February 2013

Blyth Spartans 2-2 Buxton

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 2-2 Buxton. Saturday 19th January. Croft Park. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Attendance: 301

8 February 2013

Evo-Stik Northern Premier League’s 2013 Players of the Year

Fans can start playing a key role in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League's 2013 Players of the Year Awards after voting got underway this week. . Managers and coaches at the Evo-Stik NPL's 66 clu...

7 February 2013

OPEN FORUM ARRANGED

An Open Forum has been arranged in the Social Club for Wednesday 20th February, starting 7:30pm. The Executive Committee, Manager Paddy Atkinson and Assistant Manager Tom Wade will be available for...