As Blyth Spartans manager, Steve Cuggy reeled in the signings last week, chairman, Tony Platten was among a group of nine anglers from Blyth and one from Bury, who enjoyed two excellent days of boat fishing off Hampshire. On the first day, Platten landed the heaviest fish of the entire trip with a cod of 24lb along with an excellent double figure pollock (pictured). But despite being over 300 miles…
Tait goes to Wetherby Road
Harrogate Town are reporting that they have signed midfielder Michael Tait for the upcoming campaign, to play alongside former Spartans Paul Brayson and Richard Pell. The club would like to thank Michael for his efforts in a green and white shirt and wish him all the best in the future.
New Away Shirt
The Supporters Club can announce that we are proposing to have a new away kit for next season and are keen to canvas the opinions of the people who will buy the shirts, as to which one they will select. The four options are as follows: – Degas Kos Land Tonic The reasons for the changes are as follows: – – Change in the sponsor of the front of the…
Scott Bell Benefit Game
Following the sad news that Scott Bell has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease the club have been in contact with the popular frontman to see if there is anything that they can do to help him or his family. After consultation it has been agreed that a benefit match, with the proceeds going to Scott and his family, will be organised at the end of the upcoming season. The…
Spartans Sign David Coulson
Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce that Whitley Bay centre back David Coulson is the latest recruit to join Steve Cuggy’s new look squad. The 27-year-old has been involved in two of Whitley Bay’s three FA Vase victories (he was injured for the middle one) and was the captain the first time that the Bay picked up the trophy. He started his career at Lincoln City and since played for…
Cuggy brings in Timmons
Steve Cuggy has today moved to secure the signature of a player he knows all about with the signing of Whitley Bay centre half Darren Timmons. The former Ashington and Hartlepool United ‘tough tackling’ defender, who can also play sweeper and is equally adept at full back, has been involved in the last two of Whitley Bay’s three consecutive FA Vase wins. Manager Cuggy commented “Darren is extremely reliable and…
Volunteers Required
With the close season upon us, the club are looking for 2 or 3 volunteers, who are willing to give up some time to carry out an external painting job at Croft Park, to ensure that the ground is looking its best for the start of the ‘Cuggy Revolution’. The job should take 1 to 2 days for 3 people (or 4 mornings should this suit). Should you be willing…
Spartans sign Wayne Phillips
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that Wayne Phillips has signed for the club from Harrogate Town. Wayne is no stranger to Croft Park, having made his senior Football debut for the Spartans side in an away win at Hucknall Town in 2003 as a teenager. This was under the management of Paul Baker, who had spotted the talented youngster through his ‘day job’ at East Durham College. The 25-year-old…
Spartans sign Liam Atkin
Blyth Spartans can announce that Liam Atkin has signed for the club from Ashington. The former Newcastle United defender, 24, (pictured in the stripes above) has already made one appearance for the Spartans, featuring for Harry Dunn in a Northumberland Senior Cup match against Ashington in 2007 and will join up with the Spartans again as they begin their pre-season training in late June. Manager Steve Cuggy commented “We are…
Brayson Leaves For Harrogate
The club can announce that striker Paul Brayson has signed for Blue Square Bet North side Harrogate Town. The club would like to thank Paul for his efforts at Croft Park.