Blyth Spartans News

2 October 2012

Martin wants a Brit of luck for Spartans

Spartans midfielder Martin Brittain bemoaned his side's bad luck following the FA Cup exit at the hands of Blue Square North side Workington. A Kyle May goal midway through the first half was enoug...

2 October 2012

Workington 1-0 Blyth Spartans

Workington AFC 1-0 Blyth Spartans. Borough Park. FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Replay. Monday 1st October. Attendance:319

1 October 2012

Spartans Keep Dry With New Deal

The club can announce that local firm JFS Business Services Ltd is the sponsor of this season's rainjackets for the players.

1 October 2012

Port of Blyth POTM - Sept 2012

JORDAN MELLISH - SEPTEMBER 2012 Blyth Spartans can announce that the Port of Blyth Player of the Month for September 2012 is central defender Jordan Mellish.

30 September 2012

Witton game reaction - Tommy talks

Blyth manager Tommy Cassidy said, after his side's 4-1 defeat at Witton on Saturday, that his pride was dented. However his demeanour showed it was more than dented - more like written off.

29 September 2012

We know it wasn’t good enough - Hodgson

Spartans midfielder Sam Hodgson was anchored into the left back position today in the 1-4 FA Trophy defeat at the hands of Witton Albion but insisted there was no excuses for the poor show from his...

29 September 2012

Time to show some heart says Skipper

A open and honest Wayne Buchanan admitted that Spartans had been well beaten and deserved to be knocked out of the FA Trophy by Witton Albion today. The Spartans skipper felt that his side just wer...

29 September 2012

Witton Albion 4-1 Blyth Spartans

Witton Albion 4-1 Blyth Spartans. Help for Heroes Stadium. FA Trophy Qualifying Round . Saturday 29th September. Attendance: 313

28 September 2012

Spartans Sign Duo

Blyth can announce the registration of central defender Darryll Donnelly and attacker Daniel Maguire. Donnelly, 22, is a centre half who has played for Whitley Bay and Seaham Red Star. Whilst Magui...

28 September 2012

Witton Albion(a) FA Trophy Match Preview

Spartans are on cup duty again this weekend as they play the first of a double header of cup fixtures when they make a second trip of the season to the Help for Heroes Stadium, home of fellow Evo-S...

27 September 2012

Grant relishing chance to put things right

As his side prepare to make their second visit of the season to Witton Albion's Help for Heroes Stadium, Spartans keeper Conor Grant has insisted it is a chance to put things right rather than reve...

25 September 2012

Workington Match - Postponed

Due to the exceptionally adverse weather conditions and further forecasted poor weather for the next 24 hours affecting safe travel, it has been agreed between Blyth, Workington and the FA to postp...

23 September 2012

Post Workington reaction - Tommy talks

Tommy Cassidy woke up on Sunday morning with a cold and temperature. Sad for him but rather fitting given that his Blyth side had, once again blown hot and cold, this time against Workington in the...

22 September 2012

Blyth Spartans 1 Workington 1 (Match Action Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from the FA Cup tie between Blyth Spartans and Conference North outfit, Workington. An injury time equaliser from Tom Berj saw Blyth make it int...

22 September 2012

Kendrick hails much improved Spartans

Spartans left back Joe Kendrick was thrown into an emergency centre back role following the injury to Jordon Mellish and was proud of his side's improved second half show that earned a replay again...

22 September 2012

We earned it says Farrell

Spartans top scorer Craig Farrell may have drawn a blank against Workington today but was delighted to have seen his side rewarded for a much improved second half show as Tom Berj's injury time goa...

22 September 2012

Last gasp hero Berj delighted

With the clock ticking towards the full time whistle and Spartans looking to making an early exit from the FA Cup, midfielder Tom Berj picked the perfect moment to pop up with his first goal in the...

22 September 2012

Utt-er relief for Shaun

Spartans full back Shaun Utterson earned himself a man of the match award but his overall emotion was one of relief as his side earned another crack at Blue Square North side Workington through Tom...

22 September 2012

Blyth Spartans 1-1 Workington

Blyth Spartans 1-1 Workington. Croft Park. FA Cup Second Qualifying Round. Saturday 22nd September. Attendance: 502

21 September 2012

Workington(H) Match Preview

It's FA Cup time again at Croft Park tomorrow as Blue Square North side Workington are the visitors for a Second Qualifying Round tie. It will be friends reunited as management duo Tommy Cassidy an...

21 September 2012

Blyth Spartans v Workington Programme Preview

Tommy Cassidy will be looking to knock former club Workington out of this season's FA Cup, when the Cumbrian side travel to Croft Park this weekend.

20 September 2012

Blyth Sign Callum Hassan

Blyth Spartans can announce that striker Callum Hassan has joined the club. The 6 foot 4 front man played against Blyth for Hartlepool United, Harrogate Town and Whitby Town last season, scoring in...

20 September 2012

Blyth Bag Brittain

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of right-sided midfielder Martin Brittain. The Cramlington-based 27-year-old started his career at Newcastle United, where he featured in the first team a to...

20 September 2012

Spartans given bye in NSC

The draw for the first round of this season's Northumberland Senior Cup has been made and Spartans have been given a bye to the Quarter Final stage. Also given byes were Ashington, Bedlington Terri...

20 September 2012

Match reaction after the Chorley game - Tommy talks

A sleepless night for a disappointed Tommy Cassidy was followed by a more comfortable morning following the Spartans 3-1 home defeat at the hands of Chorley.

19 September 2012

Blyth Spartans 3 Marine 3 (More Photos)

More images from the 3-3 draw with Marine. Pictures coutesy of Media Image Ltd.

19 September 2012

Vipond urges Spartans to put defeat behind them

Shaun Vipond has called on his Spartans team-mates to put tonight's home defeat to Chorley behind them quickly as they prepare to welcome Workington to Croft Park this coming Saturday. The Reds are...

18 September 2012

Sloppy start to second half killed us says Grant

Spartans keeper Conor Grant feels that the slow start that his side made to the second half ultimately cost them a chance of taking all three points in tonight's 1-3 home defeat to Chorley. The for...

18 September 2012

Blyth Spartans 1-3 Chorley

Blyth Spartans 1-3 Chorley. Croft Park. Evo-Stik Northern Premier League. Tuesday 18th September. Attendance: 332

18 September 2012

Blyth Spartans v Chorley Programme Preview

Blyth Spartans supporters will be sure to give a big hand to one of Chorley's players this evening - as Ciaran Kilheeney returns to Croft Park.