National League North

Departure | Sweet joins Shildon on loan

20th February 2020
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Michael Sweet has joined Northern League Division One side Shildon on loan for the remainder of the season.  The 25-year-old joined Blyth Spartans last summer having scored 128 goals in four seasons for Consett AFC.  Sweet has led the Spartans attack regularly this term with 30 appearances to his name with a goal return of five.  However, Spartans have agreed to loan the former England Schoolboys striker to the Railwaymen…

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Hospitality | Altrincham (H)

20th February 2020
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Blyth Spartans welcomed sponsors and supporters into our matchday hospitality for the home game with Altrincham. Key Sponsors Lennon Properties, founder Martin Trinder and friends joined us. Supporters Conor McClay and his girlfriend were also present. We thank them for their continued support. You can book your place in our matchday hospitality suite by contacting Antony Seghini, General Manager on 07703 665311 or email generalmanager@blythspartans.com. Packages Include: Entry into the Tom…

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Interview | Clark: Keep believing and stick together

17th February 2020
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Blyth Spartans manager Lee Clark has called on everyone to keep believing and stick together following Saturday’s defeat to Altrincham.  The 3-0 scoreline means Spartans are six points adrift from National League North safety with some clubs holding as many as three games in-hand. Blyth’s home game with Altrincham was one of two games that survived the weather at the weekend with Storm Dennis causing havoc across the country.  Clark…

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Report | Spartans put to the sword by Altrincham

15th February 2020
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BY Aaron Hindhaugh In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, February 15, 2020 Blyth Spartans were put to the sword by Altrincham in a 3-0 defeat Croft Park. Despite being well in the game and dominating large parts while 1-0 down, Alty were clinical in front of goal. But Blyth Spartans had little to show for their endeavour in the final third,…

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Arrival | McIntosh signs on loan from Wrexham

14th February 2020
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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the loan signing of forward Leighton McIntosh after receiving international clearance.  The 27-year-old becomes the second player to move to Croft Park today, following in the footsteps of Aaron Cunningham in joining until the end of the season.  McIntosh, capped for Scotland at under-19s level, is a well-travelled figure, though has predominantly spent his career in his homeland. He began his career at Scottish…

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Arrival | Cunningham re-joins Blyth on loan

14th February 2020
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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce Aaron Cunningham has returned to Croft Park on loan from Hartlepool United for the remainder of the season.  Cunningham, 22, undergoes his second loan spell in Northumberland and provides much-needed cover due to injuries and suspensions in the defence.  Doncaster Rovers loanee Shane Blaney has been hit with a three-match ban following his red card at Chester, while Scott Wilson is sidelined for the…

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Report | 10-man Spartans unlucky to lose at Chester

8th February 2020
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BY Jordan Cronin In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Vanarama National League North Saturday, February 8, 2020 CHESTER 2-1 BLYTH SPARTANS  The 10 men of Blyth Spartans were not rewarded for their battling efforts after a 2-1 defeat at Chester in National League North.  Akwasi Asante’s 12th-minute goal proved the difference in an even first-half before debutant Shane Blaney killed Spatans’ momentum at the start of…

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Arrival | Blaney joins on loan from Doncaster Rovers

7th February 2020
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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the signing of Shane Blaney from Doncaster Rovers on loan until the end of the season.  The Irish defender is the second player to arrive at Croft Park in the same number of days following Macaulay Langstaff’s move from York City on Thursday.  Blaney started his career in his homeland with League of Ireland side Finn Harps, and after three appearances in Ireland’s top-flight,…

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Arrival | Langstaff joins on one-month loan from York

6th February 2020
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Blyth Spartans are pleased to announce the loan signing of Macaulay Langstaff on a one-month loan from York City.  Langstaff is no stranger to Croft Park having made 17 appearances for Spartans in the 2016/17 season whilst on loan from Gateshead.  The forward has since appeared against Blyth in National League North during his one-and-half-seasons with the Minstermen.  Manager Lee Clark said: “I am delighted to get Macaulay on board. …

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Interview | Clark on Boston, Chester and injuries

3rd February 2020
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Lee Clark admitted Blyth Spartans lacked the cutting edge against Boston United on Saturday, while revealing Scott Wilson’s injury looks a bad one.  Spartans slipped to a 1-0 defeat at home to the Pilgrims after a Jay Rollins’ goal proved the difference in the second-half.  Clark feels his side defended well throughout the game but called for more to be delivered in the final third of the pitch. He said:…

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