Blyth Spartans News

10 November 2012

Berj feels win was there for the taking

Spartans midfielder Tom Berj returned to the starting lineup and felt that his side missed a chance to take all three points against Grantham Town. The former Sunderland RCA replaced the injured Sh...

10 November 2012

Mullen delighted to take a point

Spartans point saver Damon Mullen praised his team mates for a hardworking performance that earned them a point against Grantham Town but insisted his side deserved more than that. Mullen's first e...

10 November 2012

Utterson hails real team effort

Spartans full back Shaun Utterson added a man of the match award to his recent Port of Blyth Spartans Player of the Month award today at Grantham Town but was eager to put a team performance ahead...

10 November 2012

Grantham Town 2-2 Blyth Spartans

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Grantham Town 2-2 Blyth Spartans. Saturday 10th November. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. South Kesteven Sports Stadium. Attendance: 255

9 November 2012

Grantham Town(A) Match Preview

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant After the heartening win over Stafford Rangers last Saturday, Paddy Atkinson's Spartans side travel to Grantham Town tomorrow looking to co...

8 November 2012

Port of Blyth POTM - Oct 2012

SHAUN UTTERSON - OCTOBER 2012 Blyth Spartans are happy to announce that the Port of Blyth POTM for October 2012 is right back Shaun Utterson.

6 November 2012

Spartans in Double Swoop

The club can announce the registration of two new players in the shape of midfielder Jack Stanger and goalkeeper Craig Pickering.

4 November 2012

Carl Jones Leaves the Club

The club can announce that central defender Carl Jones has left the club. Blyth Spartans caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson commented "It is always sad to see a player leave the club, but it was felt...

4 November 2012

Stafford game - reaction

Blyth Spartans came back after Wednesday's 8-1 drubbing at Worksop to put in a stoic performance at Croft Park on Saturday against Stafford Rangers. A victory by a single goal may not sound too con...

4 November 2012

Blyth Spartans 1 Stafford Rangers 0 (Match action photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth and Stafford Rangers, which saw the Spartans bounce back from the midweek Halloween Horror show at Worksop Tn, to ear...

3 November 2012

Skipper happy to keep it clean

Spartans skipper Wayne Buchanan felt that the clean sheet kept in the 1-0 win over Stafford Rangers today was as important as the three points. After conceding eight in midweek at Worksop Town, Spa...

3 November 2012

Hooks enjoying change of style

Spartans midfielder Neal Hooks was delighted to bounce back from the heavy defeat at Worksop Town during the week after his side won a hard fought contest against Stafford Rangers at Croft Park tod...

3 November 2012

Blyth Spartans 1-0 Stafford Rangers

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 1-0 Stafford Rangers. Saturday 3rd November. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Croft Park. Attendance: 317

2 November 2012

Stafford Rangers(h) Match Preview

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant After Wednesday's heavy defeat away to Worksop Town, Spartans will be hoping to make the most of home comforts as they return to Croft Park...

2 November 2012

Blyth Spartans v Stafford Rangers Programme Preview

Paddy Atkinson will be hoping for a fireworks display from his side this weekend - after their midweek Halloween horror show.

1 November 2012

Worksop game - reaction

Spartans manager Paddy Atkinson spoke after last night's 8-1 defeat at Worksop. "You wouldn't see some of our play at school-boy level," he said. "I felt for our front three in the first half becau...

1 November 2012

Worksop Town 8-1 Blyth Spartans

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Worksop Town 8-1 Blyth Spartans. Wednesday 31st October. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Windsor Food Service Stadium. Attendance: 305

30 October 2012

Worksop Town(a) Match Preview

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Spartans will travel to Worksop Town tomorrow night hoping to inflict a Halloween horror on the Tigers as Paddy Atkinson will hope his side...

29 October 2012

Frickley game - reaction

Following a week of James Bond celebrations and fervour including the 50th anniversary of the first Bond film –Dr. No, Blyth Spartans referenced the mood on Saturday at Croft Park not, sadly, with...

28 October 2012

Ryan happy to be a Spartan

After scoring his maiden strike in a Spartans shirt recent signing Ryan McGorrigan revealed he was settling into the club quickly and stated he hopes for more goals to come. The striker was signed...

28 October 2012

Mason happy to be off the mark

Spartans winger Lee Mason scored his first goal of the season as he got the first goal of four in the 4-2 win over Frickley Athletic. His thirty seventh minute effort was the former Hartlepool Unit...

28 October 2012

Airey hoping for his Phil of goals after comeback

Spartans striker Phil Airey made his return from a groin injury and helped Spartans to three points as the Amble born front man scored a brace in a 4-2 win and he was positive about his own prospec...

28 October 2012

Blyth Spartans 4 Frickley Ath 2 (Match action photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Frickley Athletic, which saw three late goals; two from Substitute Phil Airey and a first goal for Ryan...

27 October 2012

Blyth Spartans 4-2 Frickley Athletic

ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA . Chartered Management Accountant Blyth Spartans 4-2 Frickley Athletic. Croft Park. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Saturday 20th October. Attendance: 288

26 October 2012

Blyth Spartans 1 Rushall Olympic 1 (Match action photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley from the game between Blyth Spartans and Rushall Olympic, which saw a penalty for each team in each half, result in a draw.

26 October 2012

Blyth Spartans v Frickley Athletic Programme Preview

Spartans welcome Frickley to Croft Park this weekend, for their first meeting since Blyth pipped Athletic to the 2005/06 Unibond Premier League title.

26 October 2012

Carl King

Following a review of the clubs requirements and staff structure, it is with regret that the Club has decided to release Goal Keeping Coach, Carl King. The Club would like to take this opportunity...

25 October 2012

Paddy uses programme to explain his point

Caretaker manager Paddy Atkinson has felt the need to explain his recent comments to the media - after a group of fans took issue with them on the unofficial Blyth Spartans fans' forum.

22 October 2012

Rushall game - reaction

A pallid first half was followed by a perkier one in the game at Croft Park on Saturday.

22 October 2012

Port of Blyth POTM - Sept 2012 (Presentation)

Prior to the Rushall Olympic game (20 October 2012) Colin Bassam of the Port of Blyth, was hand to present Jordon Mellish with his award for being the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for Septembe...