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At the time of writing there will be 252 numbers entered into the monthly Blyth Spartans 1899 Club draw. The scheme – which helps raise funds for the club to spend on the playing budget – has been an instant hit with fans, players and committee alike. With the first draw scheduled for December 20th, there is still plenty of time to get yourself entered into the draw. Ian Evans…
The Blyth Spartans 1899 Club has now sold 150 numbers for the monthly draw – with the Spartans faithful getting behind the relaunched scheme. This means that a substantial amount will be raised for the clubs playing budget – which Alun Armstrong can use as he sees fit. It’s not only the fans who have got on board, the management team and the playing squad have also signed up for…
Blyth Spartans Football Club are delighted to announce the relaunch of the 1899 Club. The 1899 club will allow the Blyth Spartans faithful to help Alun Armstrong strengthen his squad.. When this fund is used you – as a member – will be informed so that you can take satisfaction in the knowledge that you have been responsible for the arrival of a player at Croft Park. The more…
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the return of defender David Atkinson after a spell with Icelandic side IBV Vestmannaeyjar. The 24-year-old left Croft Park in the summer to move into full-time football, but has now returned to the North East. Atkinson first joined Blyth Spartans last December, initially on load from League Two side Carlisle United before joining permanently in early 2017. And Spartans manager Alun Armstrong is…
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of former Republic of Ireland Youth International Dylan McGlade. The 22-year-old joins the club from Irish First Division side Longford Town, having spent three seasons in the Irish Leagues. Originally a product of Middlesbrough’s Youth Academy, McGlade represented his country at U17, U18 and U19 level. He moved across to Ireland in 2013, initially signing for Shelbourne FC before moving on to…
Blyth Spartans boss Alun Armstrong has described rumours linking him with a move away from Croft Park as “pure speculation.” Despite reports in the media, the 42-year-old told BlythSpartans.com, “I don’t want to leave.” “I’m contracted to Blyth Spartans, they pay my wages and I’m focused solely on the task at hand. “The club is in a great position at the moment, we’ve had a fantastic start to the season…
Report by Dan Simmonite In association with: Alan McLean FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Consultant Vanarama National League North Non League Day Saturday October 7 2017 Blyth Spartans 6-3 Nuneaton Town A hat-trick from Dale Hopson, including two goals from the penalty spot helped Spartans move up to 3rd in the Vanarama National League North in a nine goal thriller at Croft Park. Ashley Chambers had given the visitors a…
Manager Alun Armstrong has sent out a rally cry to the Spartans faithful ahead of a trio of home games over the next 10 days. Croft Park hosts the visits of Boston United, Chorley and Shaw Lane Association in the coming days, and Armstrong is hoping for a series of big crowds to support his side. “We need the fans to get behind the lads, no matter what.” “So far…
Alun Armstrong admits he endured the “worst case scenario” in Blyth Spartans’ opening day defeat at Alfreton Town – after watching last season’s top scorer Daniel Maguire and strike partner Jordan Laidler limp off during the 2-0 loss. Goals from Luke Shiels and Andre Johnson either side of half-time secured victory for the home side at The Impact Arena, but it was the injuries to both of Spartans’ strikers that…
VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH Venue: The Impact Arena, North Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7FZ Date: Saturday August 5 Kick Off: 3pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Radio Blyth Live Twitter ADMISSION Adults – £14 Concessions – £10 TEAM NEWS Blyth Spartans travel to Derbyshire on Saturday to face Alfreton Town in their opening game of the Vanarama National League North campaign. The sides had contrasting fortunes last season – as…