Blyth Spartans

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 3-2 North Shields

26th April 2017
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By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGM Chartered Management Accountant Techflow Group Northumberland Senior Cup Final Wednesday April 26 2017 Blyth Spartans 3-2 North Shields Blyth Spartans survived a spirited late showing from North Shields to end the season as double-winners – after dethroning the Techflow Group Northumberland Senior Cup holders with an enthralling 3-2 victory. A double from Luke Armstrong put a dominant Spartans ahead, but…

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Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v North Shields

26th April 2017
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TECHFLOW GROUP NORTHUMBERLAND SENIOR CUP FINAL Venue: St. James’ Park, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST Date: Wednesday April 26 Kick Off: 7.30pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Radio Blyth Live Twitter ADMISSION £8.50 – Adults £4.50 – Concessions TEAM NEWS Blyth Spartans end their season on Wednesday night, seeking to add another trophy to the Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division title they collected on Saturday. North Shields finished their league campaign…

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Chairman Interview | Platten Delighted by the Season

26th April 2017
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  This article appeared in the final league programme of the season against Grantham Town but here is a chance for supporters to read the thoughts of our Chairman Tony Platten on what has been an excellent season for Blyth Spartans.   Immediately after the Championship winning game against Halesowen Phil Castiaux spoke to Spartans’ Chairman Tony Platten.   So, Tony, we’ve won the League – how do you feel?…

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Club Links Up With New Hartley to Create Blyth Spartans Reserves

25th April 2017
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Blyth Spartans have teamed up with New Hartley FC to create a new Blyth Spartans Reserve side for next season. An application has been made for the newly formed side to play in the Northern Alliance League Division Two from 2017/18 at the request of Spartans manager Alun Armstrong, who has agreed a deal with New Hartley boss Colin Wotherspoon – in order to give Blyth access to some of the…

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Newcastle Stopper Woolston Wants to Remain at Blyth to Help Spartans in National League North Next Season

25th April 2017
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On-loan Newcastle United goalkeeper Paul Woolston revealed it would be “brilliant” if he could stay at Croft Park next season – as he has “loved every second” of his time at Blyth Spartans. The 18-year-old shot stopper arrived at the club back in November 2016 and provided a safe pair of hands between the sticks for the following six months – as Spartans went on to claim the Evo-Stik Premier…

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Spartans Skipper Dale Delighted National League North Promotion Has Fixed Relegation “Mess” From Five Seasons Ago

24th April 2017
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Blyth Spartans captain Robert Dale lifted the Evo-Stik Premier League title for the second time in 11 years after Saturday’s 5-1 win over Grantham Town, but he admitted that it meant a lot to finally sort out the “mess” the club had found itself in following relegation. After being demoted from the then-Conference North in 2012, Spartans went on a journey of rebuilding which began with Tom Wade in 2013…

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Match Photos | Blyth Spartans 5-1 Grantham Town

22nd April 2017
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A selection of images by Bill Broadley of Blyth’s last Evo-Stik Northern Premier League game before taking up there rightful place in the National League North for the 2017-18 season. Spartans ended up 5-1 winners against Grantham Town, with Dan Maguire scoring a hatrick in the process.  

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 5-1 Grantham Town

22nd April 2017
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By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Saturday April 22 2017 Blyth Spartans 5-1 Grantham Town Blyth Spartans started their Evo-Stik League trophy celebrations in fine style on Saturday – as they ended their five-year tenure in the league with a 5-1 triumph over Grantham Town. Man of the Match Daniel Maguire opened the scoring on 17 minutes, before his back-heel…

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Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Grantham Town

21st April 2017
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EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER DIVISION Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Saturday April 22 Kick Off: 3pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Radio Blyth Live Twitter ADMISSION £10 – Adults (+1 under 10 free with every paying adult) £5 – Concessions £1 Extra – Entry to Port of Blyth Stand TEAM NEWS The curtain comes down on what has been a very successful for the Spartans – as they celebrate winning…

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Programme Preview | Blyth Spartans v Grantham Town

21st April 2017
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Blyth Spartans supporters, don’t forget to pick up your bumper souvenir match day programme for tomorrow’s match against Grantham Town. It is a larger-than-usual publication celebrating Blyth’s Evo-Stik Premier League winning season, but remains at only £2 to buy. The contents include; A feature length interview with Alun Armstrong, who looks back on the season and forwards to the challenges to come. Chairman Tony Platten give his views in a two-page…

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