Alun Armstrong

Arrival | Spartans Move to Sign Centre Half

16th February 2018
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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the signing of central defender Joe Gorman from Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division side Biggleswade United. Gorman had been with Biggleswade United, following his release from Airdrieonians last season after helping the Scottish side reach the Scottish League One playoffs last season. The former Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Airdrieonians player has put pen to paper on a deal until the end of the…

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Departures | Dylan McGlade and Greg Rutherford Move On

Blyth Spartans have released striker Greg Rutherford and midfielder Dylan McGlade following the arrivals of Kieran Green and Macaulay Langstaff on loan from Gateshead. Rutherford arrived in October last year following his release from Berwick Rangers. The 23 year old striker scored 7 goals from his 16 appearances in all competitions. Armstrong was quick to pay tribute to the striker. The 42 year old added “Greg came in and scored…

16th February 2018
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Arrivals | Green and Langstaff Return to Spartans On Loan

8th February 2018
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Blyth Spartans have brought in reinforcements ahead of a bust Vanarama National League North schedule with the signing of Gateshead FC duo Kieran Green and Macaulay Langstaff on loan. 20-year-old Green became a fan favourite at Croft Park with his exemplary vision and passing range, scoring once in eight appearances for Spartans. The midfielder joins on a six-week loan. Meanwhile, 21-year-old Langstaff spent the first month of the season on…

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Interview | Armstrong: “We need the fans behind us” ahead of Boston United clash

“We need the fans behind us” is the call from Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong ahead of Saturday’s trip to Boston United. Following Tuesday’s 1-0 home defeat to Alfreton Town, Spartans have managed to collect just one win in their previous five league games. However, despite the slight dip in form, Armstrong’s men still occupy the final playoff spot – holding a four-point advantage over Bradford Park Avenue and Chorley,…

26th January 2018
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Interview | Armstrong Lauds 1899 Effect

21st January 2018
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Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong has lauded the newly reformed 1899 Club scheme after securing the futures of Jarrett Rivers and David Atkinson at the club until the end of the 2018/19 season. “The 1899 club has given us just that little bit of extra funding that has helped us tie these two players down, that’s huge.” “It’s possible that with out these extra funds, these two players may not…

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Extension | Rivers Extends Stay at Croft Park

21st January 2018
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Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the contract extension of winger Jarrett Rivers through the end of the 2018/19 season. The 24-year-old re-joined the club during the summer of 2016 after a spell at Blackpool, and has made 121 appearances in the green and white of Blyth – scoring on 26 occasions including the famous winner against Hartlepool United in the FA Cup Second Round during the 2015/15 campaign. The…

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Interview | Armstrong Calls for Bumper Crowd Ahead of FC United Fixture

18th January 2018
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“We need the people of Blyth to pack this place on Saturday,” Alun Armstrong decreed as he spoke to Blyth Spartans Official Website on a cold winter evening at Croft Park ahead of a busy run of action. Spartans return to league action against FC United of Manchester on Saturday afternoon off the back of a disappointing exit to Vanarama National League side Bromley in the Last 32 of the…

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Youngster Butler Congratulated by Spartans Boss Armstrong for England Schoolboys Call Up

10th January 2018
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Blyth Spartans midfielder Jack Butler has been named in the England Schoolboys Under 18s squad – after impressing during a two-day meet up at Lilleshall National Sport Centre last weekend to retain his place in the side from last season. Butler was one of 32 hopefuls that played in two trial games over the weekend, in an effort to cement their places in the 18-man squad for the remainder of…

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Spartans Boss Armstrong Stops Maguire Departure Rumours in Their Tracks

9th January 2018
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Alun Armstrong has reassured Blyth Spartans fans that Daniel Maguire is staying put at Croft Park- after the star striker’s decision to sign with Achieve Management caused rumours of his departure to escalate on social media. A tweet from the football agency posted on Tuesday afternoon stated that Maguire – who has scored 13 goals so far in this season’s Vanarama National League North – had become the latest player…

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