Blyth Spartans Pass On Condolences After Shaw Lane Aquaforce Player Dies During Match

13th September 2016

Blyth Spartans are saddened to hear the news that Shaw Lane Aquaforce defender Daniel Wilkinson has passed away, after he collapsed during a match last night. Shaw Lane had been 2-0 up in their Integro Doodson Sports Cup tie with Brighouse Town – with Spartans awaiting the winners in the next round – however, the game was postponed on the hour mark when the 26-year-old collapsed on the pitch. Wilkinson – who joined…

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Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Marine

13th September 2016

EVO-STIK PREMIER LEAGUE Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Tuesday September 13 2016 Kick Off: 7:45pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Radio Blyth Live ADMISSION £10 – Adults (+u10 y/o free) £5 – Concession £1 Extra – Entry to Port of Blyth Stand TEAM NEWS Spartans take on the only side to beat them this season, when they welcome Marine to Croft Park on Tuesday night. Blyth made the…

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Signed Spartans Shirt Up For Grabs To Raise Vital Funds For Young Cancer Sufferer Frankie Sherwood

12th September 2016

Many people often go the extra mile for charity, but Spartans fan Mark Carruthers is literally giving the shirt off his back – as he is donating a signed Blyth top to help a young cancer sufferer in the area. As part of the Race Night For Frankie event that he is hosting at Blue Flames Sporting Club, Benton on Friday November 25, former Blyth media team member Mark has…

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Spartans Boss Wade Surprised At Sutton Coldfield Demolition Score

12th September 2016

Blyth Manager Tom Wade admits that he didn’t see Spartans’ emphatic 5-0 victory over Sutton Coldfield Town coming at half-time, but thought his side were well worth their win and could have even scored a lot more during Saturday’s Evo-Stik Premier League triumph. The two sides played out a rather mundane first half, before Matthew Wade brought the game to life just before the break with a beautiful low drive…

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Match Report | Blyth Spartans 5-0 Sutton Coldfield Town

10th September 2016

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Saturday September 10 2016 Blyth Spartans 5-0 Sutton Coldfield Town A formidable second half showing from Spartans saw them dish out a 5-0 demolition against Sutton Coldfield Town, to rise to the top of the Evo-Stik Premier League on goal difference. Matthew Wade broke the deadlock just before the break with a fine strike – following…

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Match Preview | Blyth Spartans v Sutton Coldfield Town

EVO-STIK PREMIER DIVISION Venue: Croft Park, Blyth (NE24 3JE) Date: Saturday September 10 2016 Kick Off: 3pm SCORE UPDATES / MATCH COMMENTARY Twitter Radio Blyth Live ADMISSION £10 – Adults (+u10 y/o free) £5 – Concession £1 Extra – Entry to Port of Blyth Stand TEAM NEWS Spartans return to Evo-Stik Premier Division action this Saturday against Sutton Coldfield Town, a week after seeing off fellow league side Frickley Athletic…

9th September 2016
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Steven Turnbull Has Good Luck Message For Blyth Spartans Juniors Ahead Of FA Youth Cup Clash

8th September 2016

Blyth midfielder Stephen Turnbull has wished Blyth Spartans Juniors the best of luck for this evening – ahead of the side’s first ever FA Youth Cup fixture. Spartans’ under 17s side will take on Hebburn Town Juniors at Croft Park tonight, after entering the prestigious youth competition – currently held by Premier League side Chelsea, who beat Manchester City in the final – for the first time. And, as one…

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Tom Wade Anticipates Tough Morpeth Emirates FA Cup Test

Blyth Spartans have been handed a “tough draw” in the Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round, but manager Tom Wade hopes that their competitive clash with Morpeth Town draws the big crowd that it deserves. Spartans were rewarded for their 3-1 win over fellow Evo-Stik Premier League side Frickley Athletic with another home tie, this time against FA Vase holders Town. The Northern League side have already claimed a cup…

7th September 2016
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Blyth Spartans To Host Morpeth Town in Emirates FA Cup

Blyth Spartans have been drawn at home to FA Vase holders Morpeth Town in the Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round. Spartans have been rewarded with another home draw after seeing off Frickley Athletic 3-1 at Croft Park on Saturday, while Morpeth secured their spot in the second qualifying round with a 4-2 upset at home to Colwyn Bay – after beating fellow Northern League side North Shields 1-0 in the…

5th September 2016
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Wade Admits FA Cup Substitution Mistakes Against Frickley

5th September 2016

Blyth Spartans manager Tom Wade has held his hands up and admitted that his substitutions nearly cost his side safe progression in their Emirates FA Cup first qualifying round 3-1 win over Frickley Athletic. A frustrated Spartans side finally broke the deadlock when Sean Reid slotted home in the 54th minute, before he doubled up with a similar finish four minutes later. The man of the match then made way…

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