Blyth Spartans News

Gigg Lane - Information for Visiting Supporters

Gigg Lane - Information for Visiting Supporters

The club have been informed that Blyth supporters, intending to travel to Gigg Lane for the fixture with FC United of Manchester this coming Saturday (23rd March), Spartans fans will have to use Tu...

Competition is King for Carl

Competition is King for Carl

After returning to the club last month Spartans goalkeeper coach Carl King has expressed his satisfaction at the strength in depth available to new manager Tom Wade when it comes to the goalkeeping...

Kendal Town - Match OFF

Kendal Town - Match OFF

Following a 1.30pm pitch inspection Blyth Spartans can confirm that tonight's game with Kendal Town has been called off.

March Podcast available now

March Podcast available now

The March edition of the official Blyth Spartans Podcast is now available to listen or download from the club's official SoundCloud account. You can find it by clicking

Spartans appoint Cornforth as Coach

Spartans appoint Cornforth as Coach

The club can announce that the experienced John Cornforth has been brought in to assist Tom Wade until the end of the season in the role of first team coach.

Kendrick is staying at Spartans

Kendrick is staying at Spartans

Blyth Spartans have removed Joe Kendrick from the transfer list - following discussions between the defender and manager Tom Wade.

Kendal Match - Pitch Inspection

Kendal Match - Pitch Inspection

Re; our game at Croft Park against Kendal Town tomorrow Tuesday 19th March KO 7:45. Due to the current condition of the pitch, (waterlogged in places) and the unfavourable weather forecast for th...

March Podcast available tonight

March Podcast available tonight

The March edition of the official Blyth Spartans podcast will be available to download from the club's Soundcloud account from 9pm tonight. Produced in association with Radio Northumberland the sho...

Tom’s thoughts on the Ilkeston game

Tom’s thoughts on the Ilkeston game

As much as the three points gained on Saturday pleased Spartans manager Tom Wade it was the endeavour shown by his side which gave him reason to be cheerful.

Mullen praises new boss Wade

Mullen praises new boss Wade

After playing his part in Spartans last gasp win over Ilkeston left back Damen Mullen revealed his delight at the impact of new manager Tom Wade. The former Harrogate manager stepped up to take ove...

Our attitude won it - Kendrick

Our attitude won it - Kendrick

Spartans matchwinner Joe Kendrick praised his team mates following the last gasp win over Ilkeston FC today. The defender crashed home an injury time penalty to give his side three points and was d...

Blyth Spartans 3-2 Ilkeston FC

Blyth Spartans 3-2 Ilkeston FC

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA. Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 3-2 Ilkeston FC. Saturday 16th March. Croft Park. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Attendance: 326

Vacancy for Programme Editor

Vacancy for Programme Editor

Blyth Spartans are looking for a new voluntary Programme Editor for the 2013/14 season. This role will see you incorporated into a thriving - and ever improving - media department. This makes it an...

Ilkeston game on Radio Northumberland

Ilkeston game on Radio Northumberland

Tomorrow's home fixture against Ilkeston will be broadcast live on Radio Northumberland. You can join the station's Head of Sport Jonny Hall and Spartans Press Officer Mark Carruthers from 2pm with...

Spartans Sign Mark Cook

Spartans Sign Mark Cook

The club can announce the signing of goalkeeper Mark Cook The 24-year-old started his career at Newcastle United, before moving to Hartlepool United. Upon his release from Victoria Park he trialled...

Lets do this together - Wade

Lets do this together - Wade

As he prepares to take charge of his first Blyth Spartans game since his appointment as manager on Tuesday Tom Wade has issued a rallying call to everyone connected with the club. Ilkeston are the...

Spartans shirt to help Cancer challenge funds

Spartans shirt to help Cancer challenge funds

Spartans have donated a shirt signed by the whole squad to help two North East lads who are undertaking a massive challenge to support cancer charities. The shirt was presented to Kevin Moore of NU...

Wade experience key for Buchanan

Wade experience key for Buchanan

Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan revealed that he feels new manager Tom Wade's experience will help his side improve throughout the rest of the season. The former Gateshead and Harrogate manager was...

Tom on BBC radio

Tom on BBC radio

New Spartans manager Tom Wade will be interviewed on BBC Newcastle's 'Total Sport' programme at about 6.35pm tonight.

Spartans appoint Wade

Spartans appoint Wade

Blyth Spartans can announce that following the resignation of Paddy Atkinson on Friday Tom Wade will be taking charge of the team for the rest of the season.

Paddy Atkinson - Spartans Managerial Record

Paddy Atkinson - Spartans Managerial Record

With Paddy Atkinson stepping down as manager of Blyth Spartans by handing in resignation letter on Friday, detailed below is a breakdown of Paddy's record as Spartans manager over his two spells in...

Utterson becomes a Hammerhead

Utterson becomes a Hammerhead

The club can confirm that defender Shaun Utterson has left the club to join US side Wilmington Hammerheads on a full time deal.

Nantwich Match OFF

Nantwich Match OFF

Following a referee's inspection at 7.30 this morning today's match against Nantwich has been called off because of a waterlogged pitch. Check this website for news of when the fixture will be re-a...

Paddy Resigns

Paddy Resigns

Manager Paddy Atkinson has handed in his resignation this evening - following a meeting with chairman Tony Platten.

Kendal Town game on Radio Northumberland

Kendal Town game on Radio Northumberland

The club can announce that Radio Northumberland will be covering the return fixture against Kendal Town on Tuesday 19th March. Spartans won 3-1 against the Mintcakes and the game at Croft Park will...

Head Shaving Event

Head Shaving Event

Two local young women are to undertake a hair-raising stunt for charity. Well, hair-losing actually. . Blyth Spartans supporters Shannon Haley (pictured top left) and Eleanor Imrye (pictured below...

Welcome back Callum

Welcome back Callum

There was a very special guest at Croft Park for Saturday's game against AFC Fylde as season ticket holder Callum Brown made his return from a life changing operation in St Louis.