A selection of match action photos from Bill Broadley from Blyth’s first pre-season friendley of a new era under the new management team of Steve Cuggy and Gavin Fell; against Scottish Division 1 side Partick Thistle. Spartans eventually ran out victors on a very hot and sandy Croft Park by two goals to nil.
Dublin to Blyth – Scott Bell Fund Cycle
On Tuesday 1st May 2012, 6 cyclists will begin a huge journey from Dublin to Blyth in only 4 days! The route is a whopping 329 miles (minus 52 that will be on the ferry!) Two more will join the team in Stranraer for the remaining 168 miles and one other will join in Carlisle and their hope is to make it to Blyth on 5th May in time for…
Shildon Match – Now 7.30pm Kick Off
SpartansFans are to note that the Shildon match will now kick off at 7.30pm.
Spartans Sign Carl Jones
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that centre back Carl Jones has agreed to sign for the club. The 24-year-old started his career at the highly successful Chester-le-Street youth academy and moved from there to League One side Hartlepool United. Following his release from Victoria Park, he moved to York City and then onto Gateshead, where he was part of the side that enjoyed promotion to the Conference Premier. He…
Wayne Buchanan Re-Signs
Blyth Spartans can announce that Wayne Buchanan has signed on for the upcoming season. The 29-year-old was signed at the start of last season and was a rock at the heart of the Spartans defence alongside Chris Swailes. It was never really in doubt that the former Lisburn man would remain at Croft Park and the new deal was quickly agreed, when Bucks returned from his honeymoon earlier this week….
Steve Cuggy (Pre-Season Preview)
Blyth Spartans manager Steve Cuggy is looking forward to his first pre-season in the Croft Park hot seat – which begins on home soil against Partick Thistle on Saturday. Cuggy – speaking after taking his first training session on Thursday night – views the nine upcoming friendly games as a great chance for his players to stake a claim for a first team place. He said: “I haven’t got a…
Spartans Sign Yanis Galas
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of French forward Yanis Galas, subject to club obtaining International Clearance from the FA. The 25-year-old was playing in the French league system last season with Chauny and has been capped by Guadeloupe at various youth age categories. Manager Steve Cuggy commented “We’ve had Yanis at the last couple of training sessions and he looks a more than decent player. I got a tip…
Spartans Appoint New Captain
Manager Steve Cuggy has moved quickly to appoint the new captain for Blyth Spartans. Centre forward Graeme Armstrong will don the armband from the start of the season following Paul Brayson’s defection to Harrogate Town. Manager Cuggy commented “The position of ‘Club Captain’ is an important role and we haven’t taken the decision lightly, but Graeme was the obvious candidate. Everyone was impressed when we got him signed up and…
Jake Cunningham Agrees To Stay
Blyth Spartans can confirm that Jake Cunningham has also agreed to sign for the club for the upcoming league campaign. The 20-year-old was signed for the Spartans at the start of last season following his release from Scottish side St. Mirren and after a highly impressive pre-season went on to feature in the Spartans first team 11 times, keeping 4 clean sheets in the process. Whilst often an understudy to…
Spartans Sign Matty Hunter
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of highly promising young ‘keeper Matty Hunter. The 17-year-old is currently studying at Monkseaton Academy and has joined the Spartans for their pre-season training, under the watchful eye of new goalkeeping coach Carl King. The talented ‘stopper’ is also part of the English Schools Football Association England under-18 team and is predicted to have a bright future in the game. Manager Steve Cuggy commented…