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Blyth Spartans manager Alun Armstrong highlighted his son and former Spartan Luke Armstrong as “the difference” following yesterday’s 3-1 defeat Gateshead. Luke, whose goals in the 2016-17 season helped return Blyth to the second tier on Non-League football for the first time in five-year, starred by scoring a hat-trick on his return to Croft Park. He left Spartans to join Middlesbrough – spending last season in their U23s set up…
Want a career in Sports Media? Looking to add some experience to your CV? Blyth Spartans Football Club is on the lookout for media team members ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National league North season after re-shuffling the media setup this season. Long-serving media man Glen Maxwell has been promoted to Chief Press Officer, with former Videographer Jordan Cronin moving to the press office department as Senior Press Officer. Connor…
Blyth Spartans must announce the departure of goalkeeper Shaun MacDonald who has joined Vanarama National League South newcomers – and full-time outfit – Torquay United ahead of the 2018/19 season. MacDonald, 21, initially joined Blyth Spartans during the 2016/17 Evo-Stik Northern Premier League winning campaign on a short-term loan from Gateshead – but failed to make an appearance before being recalled to the International Stadium. The shot-stopper joined permanently last…
Blyth Spartans will start the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season against Southern League Premier Champions Hereford FC, the longest away trip of the season. Hereford FC are the phoenix club of former league side Hereford United and have won eight trophies in their three years in existence – including three straight league title. It’ll be a familiar foe for midfielder Damen Mullen who faced the Bulls in the 2015/16…
We are pleased to announce our revised pricing structure for Match Day Admission & Season Tickets for season 2018-2019. We have created a new lower price band for 11-16 year olds & students with a valid student ID. We hope this will encourage more younger supporters to Croft Park, as they will be the lifeblood of the club going forward. The admission charge for 65 years plus has increased slightly…
Blyth Spartans will once again be promoting the Community Foundation – Tyne & Wear and Northumberland – as it’s main shirt sponsor for the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season. After discussions with a number of potential sponsors, Chairman Tony Platten decided that he would once again promote a charitable organisation that does wonderful work for the community across the North East. The Community Foundation is part of a world-wide…
Blyth Spartans can now announce their second pre-season friendly as we travel to Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side South Shields on Saturday 21st July in a 3pm Kick-Off. The Mariners are familiar pre-season foes – Spartans hosting the Sandancers and Croft Park last July, Blyth taking a 2-0 half-time lead thanks to a brace from striker Dan Maguire. The visitors on the day produced a spirited second half comeback –…
Blyth Spartans are excited to announce the addition of forward Jamie Holmes ahead of the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season – joining from Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side South Shields. Holmes, 20, is a product of the Newcastle United Academy – joining the Magpies during the 2010/11 season before progressing through the academy age groups. After his release from the Premier League side, Holmes went on trial with the…
Blyth Spartans can now announce the first friendly of pre-season has now been arranged as we host Vanarama National League side Gateshead at Croft Park on Saturday 28th July – a 3pm Kick-Off. Alun Armstrong’s men host former Newcastle United defender Steve Watson’s side as both clubs look to ramp up their preparation for the 2018/19 campaigns. The sides last met in a pre-season friendly two years ago, with the…
Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce their social media campaign for the 2018/19 Vanarama National League North season. The Sensible World of Spartans is in essence a parody of the cult video game Sensible World of Soccer – with our social media campaign intent on replicating the games graphics – with our own unique twists. The club will use graphics replicated from the game to provide fans with information from…