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.
Liam O’Mahoney Leaves The Club
The club has been informed that winger Liam O’Mahoney has relocated to Yorkshire and as a result will be leaving Blyth Spartans. Whilst the former Sunderland man failed to hold down a regular place in the first team, he provided the crowd with great entertainment with his exciting, trick-filled cameos from the bench. The club would like to thank Liam for his time at the club and wish him all…
Duo Commit
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that two of last season’s star performers have agreed to stay at the club for the upcoming campaign, with Dan Groves (20) and Neal Hooks (23) having today met with new manager Steve Cuggy to discuss their futures and putting pen to paper on new deals with the club. Hooks has also penned a one year contract at Croft Park.
Spartans sign Chris Emms
Blyth Spartans can confirm that manager Steve Cuggy has today secured the signature of attacking midfielder Chris Emms. The 26-year-old started his career at Middlesbrough and has since played for Billingham Town, Gateshead, Spennymoor Town, ECU Joondalup (Australia) and Harrogate Town – Last season he was a member of the Spennymoor Town side that swept to the STL Northern League title. Capable of playing on either wing or in the…
Spartans Sign Graeme Armstrong
New Spartans’ boss Steve Cuggy has moved quickly to secure his first signing in shape of striker Graeme Armstrong. A long time target of the Spartans, Armstrong has moved to Blyth following a hugely successful season at Blue Square Bet North rivals Harrogate Town. The 27-year-old spent the formative years of his career in Scotland (with Queen of the South and Annan Athletic), before moving to the Northern League side…
Chris Swailes Leaves The Club
Blyth Spartans can announce that following the departure of manager Mick Tait, his assistant Chris Swailes has also decided to leave the club. Signed at the start of last season, the 40 year old was a mainstay in the Spartans backline, featuring in virtually every match and his level of performance in a green and white shirt saw him pick up the Drager Player of the Season in the recent…
Final Pre Season Fixture Announced
Blyth Spartans can announce that their final game to be arranged for the upcoming season will be against Northern League side Ashington Sat 30 – (H) – Ashington (3pm) The tie will see former Spartan Gary Middleton come to Croft Park, with a host of ex-Spartans expected to be included in the squad and on the side lines with Liam Atkin, Phil Bell and Paul Willary all featuring for Ashington…
Two Away Pre-Season Fixtures Announced
Blyth Spartans have moved two secure two new away pre-season friendlies. The two arranged fixtures are as follows: – Sat 16 Jul – (A) – Spennymoor Town (3pm) Wed 3 Aug – (A) – North Shields (7.30pm) The fixture against Spennymoor will see Blyth come face to face with Jason Ainsley’s Northern League winning side. With a fair few ex-Spartans in the ranks with the likes of Craig Turns, Alex…