Interview | Panos relishing ‘big opportunity’ at Blyth

20th July 2020

New signing Panos Katsamagkas says joining Blyth Spartans is a big opportunity – but one he is determined to take.  Greek forward Panos put pen to paper at Croft Park after weeks of training with what are now his new teammates.  Panos’ arrival at Blyth will allow him to get a full season of National League North football under his belt having spent most of his time at Harrogate Town…

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Arrival | Greek forward joins Blyth Spartans

20th July 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the arrival of Greek forward Panos Katsamagkas.  Panos, who becomes the second Greek player behind Michal Misiewicz to represent the club, is Michael Nelson’s latest signing having previously been on the books at National League outfit Harrogate Town.  He also spent time on loan at Ossett United in the early part of last season but will now represent Spartans in the upcoming campaign. …

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News | SEVEN major sponsors commit to Spartans

20th July 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC is delighted to announce that the club has secured the support of seven major sponsors that will greatly assist in securing the future of our famous club in these unprecedented times. Our new main shirt sponsorship from CFS Offshore Services, a local high-tech engineering fabrication company based in Hebburn, was the final piece in discussions that have progressed over the close season. Additionally, five long-term sponsors have…

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News | CFS become kit and main sponsor

16th July 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC is absolutely delighted to confirm Complete Fabrication Services (CFS) as the club’s new kit and main sponsor. CFS provide specialist fabrication, engineering and maintenance services for multiple sectors – including the global Oil & Gas, marine and renewables industries. With an extensive fabrication facility based in the North East of England, CFS also operates from strategic quayside and Port locations throughout the UK, including the Port of…

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Departure | Wrightson leaves Blyth Spartans

16th July 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC can confirm Adam Wrightson has left the club.  Wrightson, last month, was offered fresh terms to stay at Croft Park for the upcoming season but turned down the club’s original offer.  And due to lack of contact with the player since, the club has reluctantly withdrawn its offer.  Wrightson departs Spartans having made 131 appearances in total and scoring 13 goals since joining from Gateshead in the…

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Club Shop | Opening times

15th July 2020

Blyth Spartans Supporters Club are planning to open the club shop on Saturdays through the summer from 1pm until 3pm – starting from Saturday, July 18. Weather permitting, we plan to open an outside shop. Entrance will be from the Plessey Road end of the ground. We ask supporters to please adhere to 2-metre social distancing guidelines at all times and bear with us while we get used to the…

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News | SOS Group renew and increase Blyth sponsorship

13th July 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC is absolutely thrilled to announce SOS Group has renewed and increased its sponsorship with the football club.  With the club still feeling the impact of COVID-19, the technology company has not only renewed its support as the club’s sleeve sponsor, it has also increased its pitchside advertising and will be supplying a photocopier and laser printer to assist with retail operations and match day administration. Based on…

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Interview | Nelson hails 1899 Club and Future Fund after Elsdon signing

9th July 2020

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson has hailed the impact of the Future Fund and the 1899 Club following the signing of Matthew Elsdon from Barrow.  Alongside the continued support of our 1899 Club members and money raised from the Future Fund so far, Nelson was able to snap up Elsdon, just a few weeks after his release from the National League champions.  The former Norwich City defender believes, without those…

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Arrival | Elsdon joins Blyth Spartans

9th July 2020

Blyth Spartans AFC is pleased to announce the arrival of central defender Matthew Elsdon from National League champions Barrow.  The 23-year-old, from Durham, becomes Michael Nelson’s third new signing as manager after Callum Guy and Kieran Charlton joined from South Shields last month.  Elsdon progressed through the youth ranks at Middlesbrough and his first taste of senior experience came in a loan spell at Scottish Championship club Inverness CT.  After…

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Future Fund | Winner of Ricky Hatton glove

26th June 2020

A signed Ricky Hatton glove has kindly been donated to the club to help towards our Future Fund – and here’s how you can get your hands on it. To be in with a chance of winning the signed Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton glove, all you need to do is donate £10 or more to the Blyth Spartans Future Fund. However, the more you donate, the greater chance you have…

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