Ignition Festival is a 2 day music event held at Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth Park on 6th & 7th August 2011. Headliners include Calvin Harris, Feeder, Echo and the Bunnymen, Frank Turner, Miles Kane, The Go! Team, Carl Barat and Ocean Colour Scene. There will be a funfair, camping, market, food and drink village, we have now confirmed band appearances from Noberto Solano and the Geordie Latinos, Dion Dublin and much…
Brayson named in League XI
For the second season in a row, Paul Brayson has been named in the Blue Square Bet North XI. The striker, who has moved to Harrogate Town since the season ended, scored 23 goals in the league (26 in total) and was in pole position to retain his golden boot title from the previous season, until a barren run at the end of the season allowed Alfreton’s Liam Hearn to…
Phil Cave Signs Up
Blyth Spartans can announce that left back Phil Cave is the latest player to put pen to paper on a new deal for the upcoming campaign. The defender signed from Gateshead at the start of the previous season and was an integral part of the success that the Spartans enjoyed, particularly in the middle section of the season. Manager Steve Cuggy commented “It’s great that Phil has agreed to stay…
Season Ticket Prices Announced
Blyth Spartans can announce that season tickets for the upcoming season will remain the same as last season Tickets will be priced as the following: – Adults – £190 Buy Now Concessions – £105 Buy Now Tickets are available from the Spartans office from Wednesday (the office is open from 9am – 11.30am weekdays). The tickets are also available from the club’s online shop.
Darren Timmons
The club can confirm that, due to change in his personal circumstances, Darren Timmons will not be joining Blyth on a full time basis – He will, however, remain registered with the club as emergency cover. Manager Steve Cuggy commented “It’s a shame that Daz won’t be here full time as I feel he could have been an asset. Gav and I hope that he has another success season with…
Pre Season Prices Announced
The club can announce the prices for the pre-season friendlies, which are as follows: – Partick Thistle and Hartlepool United Adults – £5 Concessions – £3 Under 10s will be admitted for free Shildon, Chester le Street and Ashington Adults – £3 Concessions – £2 Under 10s will be admitted for free The club are also proposing a ‘mini season ticket’ which will allow entry into all the pre-season games,…
Rob Dale Signs On For Another Season
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that talismanic, crowd favourite Rob Dale has signed on for another season at Croft Park. The 26-year-old, who recently tied the knot with Spartans physiotherapist Susan Coates and only returned from his honeymoon yesterday evening, has been at the Spartans for seven years and is closing in on two milestones, with his 300th appearance and 100th goal for the club, both very distinct possibilities…
Spartans Sign Tom Kindley
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of highly promising young ‘keeper Tom Kindley. The 20-year-old stopper is well known to the new Spartans management duo, as he has featured in the first team at Whitley Bay on numerous occasions. The ‘keeper, who stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, has also recently attracted interest from Premier League side Sunderland and manager Steve Bruce is known to be a keen admirer youngsters…
Chairman Kept Informed As Cuggy Reels In Signings
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.