Press Officer Mark Carruthers safely and successfully completed the National Three Peaks Challenge over the weekend. Alongside his friend Mark Rutter of Fast Feet Football Academy, Mark navigated his way up and down the Peaks of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon in order to raise money for Parkinsons UK and Mark explained just why that charity was so poignant to him. He said “It’s been an emotional weekend…
Turnbull Gone
The club can confirm that midfielder Stephen Turnbull has left the club. Ste will be starting a full time college course and potentially will be working offshore for a while as part of this course. Manager Tom Wade commented “It is a shame that Ste has said he’s leaving as he’s a great lad and a great footballer, but with the change in his personal circumstances, he won’t be able…
First Pre Season Fixtures announced
Following the announcement of the North Shields friendly yesterday, which saw Rob Nolan and Dean Holmes move to Croft Park, the club can announce its first tranche of pre season games. North Shields (A) – 6 July (Sat) Whitley Bay (H) – 13 July (Sat) Whitley Bay (A) – 20 July (Sat) Gateshead (H) – 24 July (Wed) Clitheroe (H) – 27 July (Sat) The Saturday games will kick off…
Tom Wade on the radio
Just a quick note to inform SpartansFans that Tom Wade will feature on BBC Newcastle’s Total Sport show at aproximately 6.40pm tonight. A link to the station for any exiles can be found below: – http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcnewcastle
Spartans sign Shields Duo
Blyth Spartans can announce their first signings of the summer in the shape of attacking duo Robert Nolan and Dean Holmes from North Shields. Nolan, a 23 year old Centre Forward, signed for the Robins at the start of the season just finished from Washington and went onto the score a hatful of goals for Graham Fenton’s side. Holmes is a winger, who can play on either wing or up…
Sponsorship Packages from the Supporters Club
The Supporters Club will again be organising sponsor packages for the coming 2013/14 season and all supporters are invited to take part. This season kit sponsorship will be available at the usual price of £85 and will be available on home shirts only. This price will include a photograph of the sponsor holding the shirt of their choice. Pitch sponsorship is also available at a cost of £5 per square…
Hat-trick aim for Press Officer Mark
Blyth Spartans Press officer Mark Carruthers is aiming for a hat-trick as he sets off for Scotland today to take on three of the highest mountains in Britain, all in aid of Parkinsons UK. Mark will taking on Ben Nevis tomorrow(Friday), with England’s highest peak Scafell Pike in his sights on Saturday before finishing the challenge with Mount Snowdon on Sunday. A Blyth Spartans pennant will be making it up…
Vacancy for Match Day Camera Operator
Blyth Spartans are looking for a new Match Day Camera Operator for next season. Duties include filming all home games – and away games, if possible – editing footage into match highlights and uploading the finished highlights to BSAFCTV. The role will also involve working with Visual Media Officer Glen Maxwell to ensure all footage is consistent with the rest of BSAFCTV’s output. Glen said: “We did have someone lined…
Real Betis Peña – Trip to Seville
After the previous article written up, talking about the plan on 3 Spartan fans visiting the Spanish city of Seville, they have been and returned with a great experience with them. The three, Alan & Ciara McLean, and Simon Needham, are all members of the “Blyth Betis Peña Betica” – a group aimed at building links and friendship between fans of the two clubs, based on their green and white…
Supporters Club Special Meeting
SC SPECIAL MEETING – 14 MAY 2013. Attendees: Bob Bell, Dave Wall, Anthony Seghini, Gillian Wall, Brian Bell, Deborah Wall, Adam Sancaster, Steve Topham. Appologies: Chris Doyle Resignations: We have received four resignations from former committee members Dave Charlton, Brian Davison, Neil Walsh & Andrew Westgarth. All have been thanked for their services. Programme: New editor Adam Sancaster is continuing to get the handover from Glen Maxwell. All advertisers have…