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Armstrong Has Strong Words For Spartans Squad Following Woeful Warrington Performance

5th October 2016

Alun Armstrong had a damning message for his Blyth Spartans squad following their disappointing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Warrington Town – as their “pedestrian” play angered the new manager in just his second game in charge at Croft Park. After an encouraging start to his managerial reign with a point against a strong Spennymoor Town side last week, Armstrong was close to tearing his hair out after seeing…

Job Specification | General Manager, Football Secretary & Treasurer

5th October 2016

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Blyth Spartans are advertising a job vacancy for a new General Manager. The club is welcoming applications from anyone who feels that they can comfortably fulfil all of the following responsibilities: 1. Ensure that the Croft Park ground is kept safe and tidy, in line with the requirements of the lease and the FA’s ground grading. All requirements, testing and reporting in relation to the club’s safety certificate must be monitored…

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0-3 Warrington Town

By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Tuesday October 4 2016 Blyth Spartans 0-3 Warrington Town Blyth Spartans were left cursing their luck in their comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Warrington Town – as they frustratingly hit the woodwork three times in this Evo-Stik Premier League clash. Tom Peers and Scott Metcalfe put Town two goals up within the first 20 minutes,…

4th October 2016

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Award | Port of Blyth POTM | September 2016

1st October 2016

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Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that Ryan Hutchinson has been awarded with the Port of Blyth Player of the Month award for September. The month started perfectly for Spartans – as they progressed into the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup, before recording two further victories to rise to the top of the Evo-Stik Premier League. However, Blyth then suffered a cup upset against Morpeth Town, lost…

Departure | Parker Leaves Spartans For Shildon

29th September 2016

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Danny Parker has left Blyth Spartans to join Northern League side Shildon. The former Motherwell and Durham City defender – who has made just one appearance off the bench so far this season – has decided to move on to get more minutes on the pitch. Parker makes a return to the Northern League, having arrived at Croft Park from Bishop Auckland back in 2013. The 25-year-old was part of…

Spartans To Raise Funds For Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Through Shirt Sales

28th September 2016

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Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce that the club’s much sought-after training tops – featuring the logo of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation on the front – are available now to pre-order from the Club Store. The shirts have been priced at £27 and the Supporters’ Club have agreed to donate £5 from each sale to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, the cancer research charity launched by the former England…

Armstrong Enjoys Promising Start to Spartans Career Against Spennymoor

28th September 2016

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New boss Alan Armstrong enjoyed a “great” start to his Spartans career – as he helped halt Blyth’s losing streak with a draw against Spennymoor Town. Armstrong took to the home dugout at Croft Park for the first time ahead of Tuesday’s 0-0 Evo-Stik Premier League draw with Spennymoor, which ended a run of three successive losses in all competitions. And despite suffering a bout of nerves during the game,…

Match Report | Blyth Spartans 0-0 Spennymoor Town

27th September 2016

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By Glen Maxwell In association with: ALAN McLEAN FCMA CGMA Chartered Management Accountant Evo-Stik Premier League Tuesday September 27 2016 Blyth Spartans 0-0 Spennymoor Town Blyth Spartans and Spennymoor Town were unable to be separated in a scrappy 0-0 draw in this Evo-Stik Premier League clash – as the home side ended their three-game losing streak in new manager Alun Armstrong’s first match in charge. Both sides had plenty of chances to…

Shocked New Boss Alun Armstrong Says Blyth Spartans is a “Great Start” For Him

26th September 2016

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New manager Alun Armstrong was shocked when he was asked to take over from Tom Wade at Blyth Spartans, but he admits that it’s a “great start” to his managerial career and he can’t wait to get going. Former boss Wade stepped down last Thursday – after he felt that he could take the club as far as he could. However, Armstrong’s commitments to Middlesbrough Academy meant that he was…

General Manager Ian Evans To Retire From Spartans

26th September 2016

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Blyth Spartans can announce that the Croft Park’s General Manager, Ian Evans, has announced his retirement. Ian – who is also the Football Secretary and club Treasurer – has been with the Spartans for 16 years and he said: “I’m not getting any younger and, actually, I’ll be will be 65 this December! “I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family and going on holiday; something I’ve missed…

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