Blyth Spartans

News | Jamie Clark signs Blyth Spartans contract

4th May 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce Jamie Clark has signed his first contract with the club following the young forward’s breakthrough into the first-team.  The 19-year-old graduated from our under-19s programme – in association with Tyne Metropolitan College – late last year.  Clark was handed his National League North debut at Kettering Town in November before starting games against Boston United, Brackley Town and Gateshead.  “I’m thrilled to have…

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Club Statement | Retained List 2021

30th April 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm its retained list ahead of the 2021/22 National League North season.  We are currently in negotiations with Rhys Evans, Connor Thomson, Corey McKeown and Jamie Clark and hope to announce a positive outcome soon.  The following players have not been offered fresh terms and have therefore left the club: Brendan Pearson, Kieran Charlton, Matthew Elsdon, Alex Sakellaropoulos, Olly Scott, Callum Guy, Simon Heslop, Liam Agnew,…

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Club Statement | Spartans to join social media boycott

27th April 2021
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The FA, Premier League, EFL, FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, PFA, LMA, PGMOL, Kick It Out and the FSA will unite for a social media boycott from 15.00 on Friday 30 April to 23.59 on Monday 3 May, in response to the ongoing and sustained discriminatory abuse received online by players and many others connected to football. This has been scheduled to take place across a full fixture…

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Walking Football | Monday morning session

18th April 2021
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Our Monday morning Walking Football session has been moved to Tuesday for this week only (w/c Monday, April 19th). The session will begin at 10:30am and last for an hour. The cost of each session is £3, or £15 for a block of six. These will take place on our 3G pitch at Croft Park. Should you be interested in getting involved, please email our general manager mike.coulson@blythspartans.com as soon…

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Community news | Easter soccer camps a success

13th April 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC resumed its community programme during the Easter school holiday, once lockdown had eased, with a series of soccer camps. The camps were organised by the club in conjunction with Dugout Coaching, who delivered the practical element of the courses. Dugout coaching is run by ex-Spartans right-back Alex Nicholson and was ably assisted by his coaching staff, including current Spartans player, Connor Thomson. A total of 169 places…

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Club Statement | Spartans launch first-ever Elite Academy Programme

11th April 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is excited to announce the launch of its first Elite Academy Programme. While Blyth Spartans Junior are a well-established community football club that offers opportunities for all ages and abilities, this year, in addition to the junior club, will be a Blyth Spartans Academy, which will represent the club in the Junior Premier League (JPL). The academy will focus on Elite Player Performance, developing their technical, tactical,…

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Walking Football | Restarts on April 12th

11th April 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to confirm its Walking Football sessions will get back underway from Monday (April 12th).  The session times are as followed:  Monday: 10:30am to 11:30am & 7pm to 8pm.  Thursday: 10:30am to 11:30am & 7pm to 8pm.  The cost of each session is £3, or £15 for a block of six. These will take place on our 3G pitch at Croft Park. Should you be interested…

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Club Statement | Richard Shevlin

11th April 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is extremely saddened to learn about the passing of lifelong supporter Richard Shevlin, aged 48. Richard, whose grandfather originally played for Spartans in the 1920s, lived in North Wales and was an ardent fan – attending all games across the North West.  Here he is (middle) below attending our FA Trophy last 16 tie at Leyton Orient in February 2019.  Richard, a member of the 1899 Club,…

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AGM | April 15th Agenda

7th April 2021
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BLYTH SPARTANS ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON THURSDAY 15TH APRIL AT 7.30PM VIA ZOOM.  Please see document detailing agenda attached below.

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Media Vacancy | Programme Editor

2nd April 2021
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Blyth Spartans AFC is looking to recruit a new Programme Editor for the 2021/22 season following Russell Wynn’s decision to step down from the role.  This position is ideal for anyone with a strong interest in football and has aspirations of working in the sports media industry – whether you are a student or otherwise.  A number of media volunteers at the club have gone to secure full-time employment at…

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