Chris is due to go back into hospital on Tuesday (17 August 2010) to have the screws taken out of his knee. It is hoped that once this work has been done, Chris will be able to step up his rehab a week or two later. Once he has been in hospital and has had his treatment we will provide a more detailed report as to his progress.
Blyth Spartans Juniors Family Fun Day and Barbecue
Blyth Spartans Juniors will be holding a Family Fun Day and Barbecue on Sunday 29th August at Croft Park from 1:30pm. There will be a free Family Sports Day which will include some of your old school favourites such as the Three Legged Race, the Egg and Spoon Race and the Sack Race. A tombola will be held on the day and a raffle with a first prize of a signed…
Spartans Score Hat-Trick of Signings
With the new season only a few days away, Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce that manager Mick Tait has made several breakthroughs in the transfer market to secure three quality additions to his squad, with the signing of midfielders Nicky Deverdics (ex-Gretna and Barnet), Calvin Smith (ex-Durham City and Spennymoor Town) and central defender Callum Morris (Republic of Ireland Under 21 International and ex-Newcastle United). NICKY DEVERDICS Deverdics, 22,…
AGM and Open Forum – Tonight!
The AGM for Blyth Spartans AFC will be held in the Social Club on Thursday 12th August commencing 7:30pm, it will be followed by an Open Forum at approximately 8:00pm, where the Executive Committee and Manager Mick Tait will be available answer questions.
Blyth Spartans 1 Durham City 0 (Match Photos)
A selection of match action photos by Bill Broadley, from Blyth’s final pre-season friendly of the summer before they embark on the BSN League campaign next Saturday against Solihull Moors.
Post Durham City Review
‘Cautiously optimistic’ is the phrase which could describe Mick Tait, manager of Blue Square Bet club Blyth Spartans, as he ruminated on his side’s chances for the forthcoming season and the choices he needs still needs to make as the season approaches. “I’m more hopeful of a good season than I was last year but I’m not getting carried away,” he said. “We’ve had a good pre-season where we…
New Shirt Sponsor for Blyth Spartans U10’s
Blyth Spartans Under 10’s are pleased to announce a new sponsor in Whitehead and Low Solicitors, whose logo will be proudly displayed on the team’s shirts Above: Ben Healey of Whitehead and Low Solictitors hands over the new kit to Blyth Spartans Under 10 manager Scott Dunn.
Blyth Spartans re-sign Sam Grieveson
On a busy day for signings Blyth Spartans can announce the re-signing of talented young goalkeeper Sam Grieveson. The 18 year old was initially signed, last season by Mick Tait, as cover the senior duo of Mark Bell and Jack Norton, but the youngster never made a first team appearance despite being named on the bench for the Northumberland Senior Cup clash with Ashinton. A junior at Newcastle United, where…
Blyth Spartans sign Jake Cunningham
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of goalkeeper Jake Cunningham. The 19 year old ‘keeper has been with Spartans since his release by Clydesdale Bank Premier Division Side St. Mirren and has been highly impressive in his pre-season displays to date. In his earlier days the Newcastle-based ‘keeper was in the development squad at Newcastle United, where he was coached by former Spartan Adam Bartlett, who very highly rates the…
Blyth Spartans sign Danny Groves
Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of midfielder Danny Groves for the upcoming Blue Square Bet North campaign. The 19 year old ‘schemer’, who stands 6 foot 2, has been with Spartans since his release by Darlington and has featured in the majority of our pre-season fixtures to date putting in impressive displays against Bedlington Terriers and Spennymoor Town, as well as scoring a well taken goal in the ‘behind…