Retained List

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Following the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign, Blyth Spartans AFC can now confirm our retained list ahead of the 2026/27 season.

OPTIONS EXERCISED

Charlie Stirland, Jack Vaulks, Zach Simpson, Charlie Wood.

CONTRACT AGREED

Jordan Summerly, Jack Foalle, Jordan Hickey

RETAINED

Michael Fowler, Michael Hogan, Nathan Kidd, Noah Millington, Paul Van-Zandvliet, Paul Dudgeon, Rio Joisce, Lucas Taylor, Spencer Ashcroft.

RETAINED BUT AVAILABLE FOR DUAL REGISTRATION

Jack Chapman, Dan Maw, Robbie Kinniburgh.

RETURNED TO PARENT CLUB

Callum Dobson.

RELEASED

Dean Briggs, Andy Evans, Paddy McClafferty, Jesse Gomez, Danny Anderson, Jamie Clark, Kyle Downey.

First-Team Manager Marc Nash said:

I can't thank everyone enough for achieving the goal we set out to do in November 2025. The nature of football means some players move on with our very best wishes.

We are delighted to secure a strong core group, which gives the club much-needed stability, and with new players coming in we're really looking forward to pre-season.

The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to all players departing Croft Park this summer for their efforts, commitment and professionalism during their time at Blyth Spartans. Everyone associated with the club wishes them every success moving forward.

New signings are set to be announced from June 1st.