Blyth Spartans News

30 June 2009

A.G.M. and Open Forum

The A.G.M. of Blyth Spartans A.F.C. Ltd will be held on Thursday 6th August commencing 7.30pm at Blyth Spartans Social Club. Once the A.G.M. is closed (approximately 8.00pm), an open forum will the...

30 June 2009

More ‘Challenge Cup’ Info

An additional update has been povided by Spartans FC, the host of the pre-season Challenge Cup which will take place on the 18 and 19 July 2009, the elements of interest to SpartansFans are as foll...

30 June 2009

Pre Season Admission Charges

Admission to each of the four home pre-season fixtures against Dunfermline, Darlington, Whitley Bay and Newcastle United will be £5 full and £2 concession.

30 June 2009

Exec Committee Minutes (29 Jun 2009)

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING OF BLYTH SPARTANS AFC HELD ON MONDAY 29th OF JUNE 2009.

29 June 2009

Blyth Back Bid!

The campaign to bring the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ to England is underway. The Bid Book is submitted in May 2010, after which FIFA will assess the bids, before making a decision in December 2010 and Bl...

27 June 2009

Pre Season Training Has Started

Today (Saturday) saw the Blyth Spartans squad in for their first pre season training session, with new manager Mick Tait sending the boys out on a swift run along to the beach.

25 June 2009

Final Pre-Season Friendlies Arranged

Blyth Spartans can announce 2 further pre-season fixtures. On Saturday the 11th of July we face a visit from

25 June 2009

Supporters Club Meeting Minutes (Pre Season)

25 June 2009 @ 19.00 Andrew Westgarth, Jeff Young, Anthony Seghini, Deborah Wall, Martin Hunter, Dave Charlton, Bobby Bell, Derek Birdsey, Scott Dewhurst, Dave Wall and Brian Bell

25 June 2009

The Spartans Needs You!

The Supporters Club has a couple of vancancies on its committee and is looking for volunteers to fill up the positions.

24 June 2009

Icelandic Spartan

The above photo shows Nick Kinghorn proudly displaying his Spartans scarf on his Icelandic Trek in September 2008.

24 June 2009

Conference Statement - Setanta

The Football Conference have released the following statement to member clubs, as stated the loss of sponsorship money at this stage of the season will have a significant impact on all club budgets...

24 June 2009

Kingsway Stand

The Club can confirm that the construction of a roof over the Kingsway End will be completed before the beginning of the coming season, it will be the same basic design as the Plessey End and will...

23 June 2009

Spartans at 28/1 to storm to title!

League sponsors Blue Square have the Spartans down as 28/1 to win the Blue Square North title this year.

23 June 2009

New Faces At Croft Park

After securing the services of assistant coach Adam Sadler, Blyth Spartans are happy to announce the following new signings for the 2009/10 season. Ian Graham (ex Newcastle Benfield), Darren Craddo...

22 June 2009

Hollyoaks Charity Match A Great Success

Yesterday's charity match between Galaxy Spartans and Hollyoaks, that was watched by 2,408 supporters, has raised over £5,500.00 for The Children's Foundation. The Children's Foundation is a region...

22 June 2009

Mick appoints his Assistant

Mick Tait has appointed Adam Sadler as his assistant, he was goalkeeping coach and then reserve team coach at Newcastle United until he left in September 2008. Adam, who is well connected through o...

19 June 2009

Centenary Match Arranged

Blyth Spartans will celebrate 100 years at Croft Park playing against the Club they open the ground with, Newcastle United, the fixture is to be played; TUESDAY 4th of AUGUST BLYTH SPARTANS Vs NEWC...

16 June 2009

Exec Committee Minutes (15 Jun 2009)

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING OF BLYTH SPARTANS AFC HELD ON MONDAY 15th OF JUNE 2009.

16 June 2009

The Spartans will play the Spartans

The draw for the semi finals of the Spartans Tournament was made today at Ainslie Park.

14 June 2009

Spartans pick up National Game Award

As revealed in today's Non League Paper the Spartans have been awarded a 2008-2009 National Game Award for "FA Cup Run of the Year". The article includes quotes from Chairman Tony Platten and pictu...

10 June 2009

Challenge Cup Update

Blyth Spartans can confirm that once the draw for the Challenge Cup has been made, Blyth will feature in the second game on Saturday the 18th of July kicking off at 3.30pm.

9 June 2009

Season Tickets 2009/2010

Season tickets for the 2009/10 season will go on sale from tomorrow (Wednesday) and will be available weekdays from 10 AM to 12.30 PM from the Croft Park main office.

8 June 2009

Vics expelled from BSN

Northwich Victoria have been kicked out of the Football Conference for breaking finance rules. League bosses say they will bar the club from playing in Blue Square North because they entered admini...

4 June 2009

Under 9s - Presentation

We recently held our presentation along with the Under 8s and reflected on our first competitive season. Pictured below are the winners of the individual awards.

3 June 2009

Mick Tait on Transfer Targets

New Blyth Spartans Manager Mick Tait has started his extensive search for players capable of establishing the Club's position in the Blue Square North. Tait is looking to sign up to eight new playe...

3 June 2009

First Batch of Pre Season Friendlies Announced

In preparation of upcoming Blue Square North campaign, the Spartans have announced their first batch of pre season friendlies.

2 June 2009

Exec Committee Minutes (1 Jun 2009)

MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF BLYTH SPARTANS AFC HELD ON MONDAY 1st of JUNE 2009

29 May 2009

Conference North confirmed for next season

The FA, in conjunction with the Football Conference, Isthmian, Northern Premier and Southern Leagues, has released the Step 1 to Step 4 club allocations for Season 2009-10.

28 May 2009

The Spartans FC Pre-Season Tournament

1. The competition shall be called the and will be organised by the host club The Spartans Football Club. The Competition shall be organised in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Sc...

27 May 2009

FA - League / Club Allocations Date

Club allocations 2009-10. Tuesday, 26 May, 2009. Latest news on next season's allocations. The proposed Step 1 to 4 league allocations for season 2009/2010 will be released on Friday morning follow...