Blyth Spartans News

23 July 2012

Blyth Spartans 1 Gateshead 1 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos from Blyth Spartans first home pre-season friendly, which saw the Spartans hold Conference Premier rivals Gateshead to a draw in front of a crowd of 503.

23 July 2012

Sunderland RCA(a) Match Preview

After the opening friendly defeat to Ashington and the 1-1 draw at home to Gateshead on Saturday, Spartans go in search of their first pre-season win as they travel to Northern League First Divisio...

22 July 2012

Farrell hoping to fire Spartans up

Spartans' new boy Craig Farrell hopes to continue his good start to his career at Croft Park and score the goals that get the club back to the Blue Square North Division. Speaking after his goal in...

21 July 2012

Foundations in place for Cassidy

Following his side's 1-1 draw with Blue Square Premier side Gateshead, Spartans manager Tommy Cassidy declared himself happy that the core of side is in place as preparations are made for the upcom...

21 July 2012

Blyth Spartans 1 Gateshead 1 (Match Report)

Blyth Spartans produced a massively improved performance from Tuesday's opening friendly defeat at Ashington and drew 1-1 with local rivals Gateshead at Croft Park. A second goal in two Spartans ga...

19 July 2012

Gateshead FC (h) Match Preview

Following Tuesday's opening pre-season fixture at Ashington AFC, Blyth Spartans will make their Croft Park debut for the 2012/13 season this coming Saturday as they entertain Blue Square Premier Di...

17 July 2012

Ashington AFC 3 Blyth Spartans 1 (Match Report)

Blyth Spartans travelled to Northern League side Ashington AFC in their opening friendly of the 2012/13 season and were beaten 3-1 by the Colliers. The home side had already won two warm up matches...

16 July 2012

Spartans Sign Conor Grant

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of former Gretna goalkeeper Conor Grant, subject to International Clearance being obtained.

16 July 2012

David Knight leaves the club

The club can announce that David Knight has left the club. The 25-year-old joined initially on loan from Histon and joined permanently on his release for the Cambridge based club. He attended the f...

16 July 2012

2012-2013 Fixtures Announced

The club can announce their fixtures for the 2012-2013 EvoStik Premier Division season these can be found by clicking

13 July 2012

The Football Corridor

The Spartans were represented at the official opening of ‘The Football Corridor' at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle on Thursday.

13 July 2012

Sunderland RCA Friendly Announced

The club can announce that it is playing Sunderland RCA away in a pre season friendly on Tuesday 24 July 2012.

12 July 2012

Team Northumbria Friendly Announced

The club can announce that it is playing Team Northumbria in a pre season friendly at Croft Park on Saturday 4 August 2012.

12 July 2012

Supporters Club AGM & Sponsors Evening

Following the supporters club AGM on Thursday the 26th of July the annual sponsors evening will be held in the social club starting around 8pm.

11 July 2012

Annual General Meeting & Open Forum

The Club will hold it's AGM at 7.30pm on Thursday 9th August in the Social Club.

7 July 2012

Season Ticket Sales

Season tickets for 2012/13 will be on sale from Monday the 9th of July from the main office weekdays 9am to 11am. Priced at 190.00 full and 95.00 concession, they will include once again free entry...

7 July 2012

New Signings

Blyth Spartans is pleased to announce that the following players have all re-signed for the 2012/13 season. . Shaun Utterson. Phil Bannister. Robert Birdsall. Shaun Vipond. Lee Mason. Jordon Melli...

4 July 2012

Robert Dale Sign for the Spartans

The club are delighted to announce that they have agreed a deal in principle that will see forward Robert Dale return to the club for an undisclosed fee.

1 July 2012

Graeme Armstrong signs for Whitby Town

It has been reported that centre forward Graeme Armstrong has signed for EvoStik Premier rivals Whitby Town.

30 June 2012

New Match Reporter appointed

Blyth Spartans have appointed a new Match Reporter. 29 year old Mark Carruthers will take over from Andrew Dodds who had to relinquish the position due to work reasons.

17 June 2012

Spartans Re-Sign Trio

The club can announce that three of last season's players have put pen to paper and re-signed for Blyth Spartans, for the upcoming campaign.

13 June 2012

Vacancy for Press Officer

Blyth Spartans are on the lookout for a match reporter. This is an exciting and rewarding voluntary opportunity to work with Northumberland's top non-league club which is also steeped in history an...

12 June 2012

Spartans Sign Novak

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of left back James Novak from Bedlington Terriers. The defender, who played against the Spartans for the Terriers in last season's FA Cup, is well known to n...

11 June 2012

Slaughter Moves On

The club can announce that Richie Slaughter has decided to join former manager Steve Cuggy at Newcastle Benfield.

10 June 2012

Paddy Atkinson - Interview

Blyth Spartans have appointed a new head Coach. Paddy Atkinson has left Northern league Bedlington Terriers and joined the Spartans for their first Evostik Northern Premier League campaign. Wickham...

9 June 2012

Wayne Phillips leaves the club

The club can confirm that Wayne phillips is the latest player to turn down an offer to continue to play at Croft Park.

9 June 2012

Spartans Sign Craig Farrell

Blyth Spartans can announce their first signing of the summer, in the shape of experienced front man Craig Farrell.

8 June 2012

Four Players Leave the Club

Whilst negotiations are ongoing with the remainder of the current squad, the club can regretfully announce that the following players have not been able to agree terms with Blyth Spartans and have...

5 June 2012

Cassidy appoints Paddy Atkinson as new Coach

Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce that Manager Tommy Cassidy has acted quickly by appointing Paddy Atkinson as the new team coach. Paddy's career in football started as a youth at Sheffield Un...

3 June 2012

Junior Trials for 2012-13 season

All age groups will be holding trials in June to strengthen their squads for next season. Please see the contact details below for further information