Blyth Spartans News

12 July 2010

Seven sign on for the Spartans

Following the weekend's friendly win against Berwick Rangers, seven of last season's squad signed registration forms for the Blue Square Bet North, these were the following: -

12 July 2010

Blyth Spartans sign Phil Cave

The club can announce the signing of left back The 23 year old started his career at Newcastle United and upon his release from the Magpies, he trained briefly with Blyth before trialing with David...

12 July 2010

Simon Todd and Darren Craddock leave the club

The club can confirm that midfielder Simon Todd and defender Darren Craddock have left the club to join Durham City and Whitby Town respectively.

12 July 2010

New Physio Appointed

Blyth Spartans have acted quickly in replacing the departing Gary Neasham with the appointment of Susan Coates as the club's physiotherapist.

11 July 2010

Blyth Spartans 3 Berwick Rangers 0 (Match Reaction)

Blyth Spartans manager Mick Tait was pleased with his side's 3-0 defeat of Berwick Rangers in its first pre-season friendly.

11 July 2010

Blyth Spartans 3 Berwick Rangers 0 (Match Photos)

A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from Blyth's opening pre-season friendley against Scottish 3rd Division side Berwick Rangers, which saw the Spartans cruise to a comfortable 3.0...

5 July 2010

Gary Neasham leaves the Club

Blyth Spartans regretfully announce that physiotherapist Gary Neasham has left after six years at the club to take up a full time position at Gateshead FC.

4 July 2010

Pre-Season Update

Blyth Spartans are gearing up for the new season with training having started and a batch of attractive pre-season friendlies on the horizon – with a discount ticket offer available.

3 July 2010

New Home Kit Revealed

Today saw the unveiling of the new Blyth Spartans' home shirt for the 2010-2011 Blue Square Bet North league campaign. As with the last few seasons the kit will be manufactured by Italian Sportswea...

1 July 2010

Blyth Spartans League Fixtures 2010 - 2011

Today saw the announcement of the fixtures for Blyth Spartans 2010-2011 Blue Square Bet North campaign, which are as follows: -

1 July 2010

Opening Day Fixture (v Solihull Moors)

The opening day of the 2010-2011 Blue Square Bet North campaign will see Blyth Spartans play away to Solihull Moors.

1 July 2010

Fixtures for the 2010-2011 Season

The in line with league rules, the fixtures for our Blue Square Bet North 2010/11 season will be published on this site at 4pm today (Thursday)

30 June 2010

Season Tickets & 4 Match Discount Friendly Tickets

, from Ian Evans in the General Office from 9.30am until 12.30pm weekdays and at each of our friendly matches

30 June 2010

Admission Prices for Season 2010/11

The Club wishes to announce the following admission prices for season 2010/11, we have introduced minimal price rises to help cover the increased cost running the Club, whilst taking into account t...

30 June 2010

Exec Committee Meeting (21 Jun 2010)

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING ON MONDAY 21st June 2010. Present: K Scott,A Bowron, J Freeman, S Frake, A Platten, C Baxter & S Ord. Apologies: None. Guest: J Young

30 June 2010

Notice of A.G.M. & Open Forum

Blyth Spartans AGM will be held in the Social Club on Thursday 12th August 7:30pm.

25 June 2010

Support England (and the Spartans) this Sunday!

Please support England and the Spartans by helping to boost the Football Club finances! Watch the England v Germany match 3pm KO, live on the big screen in the Lounge or on the screens in the Sport...

22 June 2010

Anth Lowther Charity Walk - North Shields to Blyth

North Shields footballer Anthony Lowther sadly passed away in January 2010 after a short illness. He was a Civil Servant and lived in Hadrian Park with his wife and baby son. He was a popular playe...

20 June 2010

Tait on Swailes

Mick Tait, manager of Blue Square Bet North club Blyth Spartans, has appointed an experienced player/coach.

14 June 2010

Brayson in League XI

The 31st AGM and presentation night of the Conference has seen the Spartans' striker Paul Brayson named in the Blue Square North team of the year.

14 June 2010

2010/11 Season Under 11 Trials

We are currently holding trials for next season's U11s team and are looking for players in all positions as we increase our squad size for the step up to 11-a-side football in the NABC league.

13 June 2010

Spartans Sign Swailes

The club can announce that has agreed to join the club in a move that will see the 39 year old centre back doubling up as Assistant Manager to Mick Tait.

13 June 2010

Mark Bell Leaves the Spartans

The club can announce that goalkeeper Mark Bell has left the Spartans. Mark was one of the heroes of the 2008-2009 FA Cup run and guaranteed his place in Spartans folklore with the stunning diving...

11 June 2010

WATCH ENGLAND GAMES IN THE CLUB & WIN UP TO £40

Support England and Blyth Spartans, by watching all England World Cup games in the Social Club and newly refurbished Sports Bar, win up to £40 for first goal and last goal scored in the free to ent...

10 June 2010

Northwich Victoria Appeal

Appeal by Northwich Victoria against a decision of the Football Conference. An Appeal Board of The FA Sanction and Registrations Committee met on Tuesday (8 June) to hear an appeal by Northwich Vic...

10 June 2010

Richard Pell leaves for Harrogate Town

Richard Pell has left the club and signed for Harrogate Town, the deal offered by Harrogate was more than Blyth Spartans could match whilst maintaining the playing budget for the season.

8 June 2010

DISCOUNT TICKETS - GREENOCK MORTON FRIENDLY

We have arranged an additional friendly against Greenock Morton – We will now play 4 games in one week. . Berwick Rangers Sat 10th July KO 3pm. Greenock Morton Tues 13th July KO 7.30pm. Sunderland...

3 June 2010

Brackstone joins the Terriers

The club can confirm that left back John Brackstone has joined Northern League side Bedlington Terriers.

1 June 2010

Funds Raised at Sportsman’s Dinner

Blyth Spartans would like to thank all the attendees at Friday's annual sportsman's dinner, which once again was a very enjoyable evening for all.

29 May 2010

Foster Signs For Mansfield Town

Centre Back Steve Foster has signed for Blue Square Premier side Mansfield Town. The 35 year old signed from League Two Darlington in the latter part of last season and went on to play 13 games for...