Nash targets fresh start as Blyth Spartans look to shake off ‘stigma’

Blyth Spartans boss Marc Nash admits the club has carried a stigma since back-to-back relegations, but sees a clean slate ahead. The post Nash...
NONPROFOOTBALL.COM Jul 5

NASH EYES SPARTANS COMEBACK

Stability is vital for Blyth boss By Mark Carruthers MARC Nash has admitted Blyth Spartans have carried ‘a bit of a stigma’ after a difficult...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jul 4

Blyth Spartans boss Nash relishes FA Cup reunion with old club Newcastle Blue Star

Blyth Spartans manager Marc Nash faces former club Newcastle Blue Star in the FA Cup extra preliminary round next month. The post Blyth Spartans...
NONPROFOOTBALL.COM Jul 3

Blyth Spartans manager Marc Nash excited by FA Cup reunion with old club Newcastle Blue Star

Blyth Spartans manager Marc Nash will prepare his side for an FA Cup extra preliminary round tie with former club Newcastle Blue Star next...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jul 3

'I didn't expect that...' - Blyth Spartans boss Marc Nash reacts as FA Cup draw confirmed

The FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round takes place next month
BERWICK ADVERTISER Jul 3

Former Hebburn Town forward Olly Martin has aided Blyth Spartans recruitment drive

Olly Martin was one of four players that have left Hebburn Town following their Northern Premier League Premier Division title win.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Jul 1

I Love Scoring Goals – Gardiner

Morpeth Town’s latest signing Harry Gardiner is looking to get back on the goal trail as quickly as possible at Craik Park. The striker, who came...
MORPETH TOWN OFFICIAL SITE Jun 21

Former South Shields FC youngsters join Morpeth Town and Blyth Spartans

Louis Burns and Ewan McGowan were released by South Shields last month.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Jun 14

Lee Clark explains why he wanted Corey McKeown Hartlepool United reunion after Blyth Spartans spell

Lee Clark is looking forward to being reunited with Corey McKeown.
HARTLEPOOLMAIL.CO.UK Jun 12

Blyth Spartans AFC to host 'whole-club community takeover' of popular Northumberland parkrun

Supporters are encouraged to wear green and white throughout the Blyth Links parkrun event
CHRONICLELIVE Jun 11

SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD!

OUR NON-LEAGUE WORLD CUP XI FROM Basingstoke to Blyth Spartans, Southport and Ilkeston Town, the Non-League flag will be flying high at this World...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jun 6

Former Hebburn Town forward Olly Martin joins Blyth Spartans

The Hebburn Town FA Vase final match-winner has found a new club just weeks after leaving the National League North newcomers.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Jun 3

'Needs no introduction' - Marc Nash reacts as Blyth Spartans fan favourite rejoins club

Rhys Evans has signed for Blyth Spartans from Morpeth Town
BERWICK ADVERTISER Jun 3

Pre Season Tour? Go on then......

Dunstable FC is proud to confirm that the Men’s First Team has been invited to participate in the inaugural Better Together Cup taking place at...
DUNSTABLE TOWN FC OFFICIAL SITE Jun 2

Blyth Spartans defender completes move to Whitby Town

Charlie Stirland has left Blyth Spartans to sign for Whitby Town.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Jun 2

Daniel Moore explains hectic Hebburn Town pre-season as Blyth Spartans friendly confirmed

Hebburn Town will face eight pre-season friendlies in just 28 days as they prepare for a first season in the National League North.
SHIELDS GAZETTE May 29

DAN CAN HELP INSPIRE US ALL

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: ENGLAND By Chris Dunlavy NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe says Dan Burn’s call up to the England squad is an inspiration to...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM May 23

How Blyth Spartans, Berwick Rangers, and Morpeth Town average attendances compare to rest of North East

A closer look at the region’s average football attendances...
BERWICK ADVERTISER May 22

Ex-Blyth Spartans player in talks to join Sunderland in academy coaching role - reports

Former Blyth Spartans goalkeeper Pete Jameson is said to be in discussions with Premier League side Sunderland.
BERWICK ADVERTISER May 15

Blyth Spartans, Morpeth Town, Ashington, and more confirm 26/27 opponents as FA announce division allocations

The FA has confirmed its division allocations for the 2026/27 campaign.
BERWICK ADVERTISER May 14

Callum Dobson thanks Blyth Spartans after helping Hebburn Town to historic promotion

Callum Dobson has impressed with Blyth Spartans and returned to parent club Hebburn Town to celebrate a historic promotion on Saturday.
SHIELDS GAZETTE Apr 26

Ten-man Bridlington Town earn gritty 1-0 victory at Blyth Spartans

It was a day of pure drama at Croft Park as 10-man Bridlington Town defied the odds to secure a gritty 1-0 victory over Blyth Spartans.
WHITBY GAZETTE Apr 19

Silsden suffer Easter agony to sit point clear of drop with three games left

SILSDEN are in massive trouble after an agonising Easter weekend in the Northern Premier League East Division against Blyth Spartans and Matlock Town.
CRAVENHERALD.CO.UK Apr 7

ZANDVLIET’S IN FOR SPARTANS

By Leo Patchett BLYTH Spartans took a significant step towards safety after Paul van Zandvliet’s goal saw them squeeze past fellow strugglers...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 4

Blyth Spartans match-winner Paul van Zandvliet wants more after crucial Silsden victory

Paul van Zandvliet got the only goal as Blyth Spartans claimed a precious win against Northern Premier League East rivals Silsden.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Apr 4

Blyth Spartans confirm signing of Morpeth Town midfielder

Jordan Hickey has left Morpeth Town to rejoin Blyth Spartans.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 26

'We're getting there': Boss reflects on vital win as Blyth Spartans move closer to safety

Blyth Spartans widened the gap between themselves and the NPL East relegation zone to a healthy seven points with a vital 3-1 victory over...
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 25

TOWN’S BATTLE PROVES IN VAIN

DIV 1 EAST BRIGHOUSE TOWN 1 BLYTH SPARTANS 3 By David Foy BOTTOM-side Brighouse put in a spirited performance but fell short against Blyth...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 21

Blyth Spartans keep unbeaten home run going with draw against North Ferriby

Blyth Spartans welcomed North Ferriby to Croft Park on Saturday looking to bounce back from their midweek defeat away at league leaders Redcar...
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 16

FERRIBY DENY THE SPARTANS LATE ON

DIV 1 EAST BLYTH SPARTANS 2 NORTH FERRIBY 2 By Tom Devereux NORTH Ferriby’s improving run of form continued with another promising display in the...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 14

HONOURED ACE GLEN HAS MORE TO GIVE YET

By Mark Carruthers SPENNYMOOR Town legend Glen Taylor believes the last 12 months have “revolutionised” a career that has already gone down in...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 14

Battling Blyth Spartans lose at league leaders Redcar Athletic

Blyth Spartans put in a battling performance but suffered a 1-0 defeat at league leaders Redcar Athletic on Wednesday night.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 12

Blyth Spartans women move closer to promotion after win over New Fordley Vixens

Blyth Spartans women’s game against New Fordley Vixens was played on International Women’s Day with both sides marking the occasion.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 10

BLYTH OWE IT ALL TO FOALLE

DIV 1 EAST OSSETT UNITED 0 BLYTH SPARTANS 1 By Leo Patchett BLYTH Spartans moved up to 15th place with a hard-fought victory at Ossett. In the...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Mar 7

Blyth Spartans continue march towards safety with win over Pontefract

A resurgent Blyth Spartans edged closer to safety with a fine win over promotion chasing Pontefract Collieries.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 4

Blyth Spartans Women put 10 past an understrength Lemington side to keep pressure on in the title race

Blyth Spartans Women travelled to Newburn to play Lemington for the third and final time this season at the weekend and, despite a brave display...
BERWICK ADVERTISER Mar 3

Blyth Spartans take valuable point from draw at Heaton Stannington

Blyth Spartans earned a valuable point in their battle to beat the drop with a 1-1 draw at Heaton Stannington.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Feb 26

BLYTH SPARTANS 2 DUNSTON 0

DIV 1 EAST By Leo Patchett ■ BLYTH Spartans claimed all three points in superb fashion against play-off chasing Dunston UTS. Spartans flew out of...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Feb 21

Tony Incenzo: We’re keeping up with the Jones’s

One of the standout fixtures and results for me this season came in a historic Northern Premier League East Division basement battle on New Year’s...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Feb 14

WE’RE KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES’S

Tony INCENZO TALKING POINTS BRAGGING RIGHTS: Blyth Town’s Ben Fell, in blue, son of manager Gavin, challenges Blyth Spartans’ Jack Foalle in the...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Feb 14

Frustration for Blyth Spartans, Blyth Town and Ashington as midweek matches postponed

All three scheduled midweek matches involving Northumberland sides in the Northern Premier League (East) were postponed due to waterlogged pitches.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Feb 12

Striker Jamie Clark leaves Alnwick Town to join former club Blyth Spartans

Alnwick Town striker Jamie Clark has signed for Blyth Spartans.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Feb 9

BLYTH SPARTANS 4 GRIMSBY BORO’ 0

DIV 1 EAST By Leo Patchett ■ BLYTH ran riot at Croft Park thanks to a three-goal blitz in ten minutes to make it back-to-back wins for Marc Nash’s...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jan 17

Blyth Spartans 1-2 Blyth Town: Visitors take the honours in historic clash

Former Blyth Spartans stalwart Nathan Buddle came back to haunt his old club as he grabbed the decisive goal to help Blyth Town claim all three...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jan 1

Buddle wants more from Blyth Town after narrow win at Spartans

Blyth Town claimed a 2-1 win at Blyth Spartans as the two clubs met in league competition for the first time.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Jan 1

Marc Nash ready to go as Blyth Spartans appointment confirmed

Northern Premier League East Division strugglers Blyth Spartans have confirmed the appointment of Marc Nash as their new manager. The post Marc...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Nov 8, 2025

SPARTANS BAG NASH

NORTHERN Premier League East division strugglers Blyth Spartans have confirmed interim manager Marc Nash has been handed a permanent role at Croft...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Nov 8, 2025

BLYTH SPARTANS 0 BRIGHOUSE TOWN 1

DIV 1 EAST By Leo Patchett ■ MARC Nash fell to defeat in his first game in charge of Blyth Spartans as his side narrowly lost to Brighouse Town at...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Nov 8, 2025

NORTH FERRIBY 1 BLYTH SPARTANS 1

DIV 1 EAST By Tom Devereux ■ NORTH FERRIBY claimed a fourth straight point, as they cancelled out visitors Blyth Spartans at the Versa Sportswear...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Nov 1, 2025

Myers demands improvement from Blyth Spartans ahead of Pontefract test

Blyth Spartans visit Northern Premier League East Division rivals Pontefract Collieries on Saturday.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Oct 10, 2025

Myers apologises as Blyth Spartans fall to Heaton Stannington defeat

Blyth Spartans manager Colin Myers has apologised to supporters after his side fell to a dramatic home defeat in Tuesday night's home clash with...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Oct 8, 2025

Hartlepool United youngster joins Northern Premier League Division One East side on loan

Hartlepool United youngster Joe Aungiers has joined Northern Premier League Division One East side Blyth Spartans on an initial one-month youth loan.
HARTLEPOOLMAIL.CO.UK Oct 3, 2025

Blyth Spartans women hit double figures in first Northumberland FA Women's Cup

On Sunday Blyth Spartans women travelled to Haydon Bridge for their first ever game in the Northumberland FA Women’s Cup.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Sep 22, 2025

ACE JESSE IS A BRIGHT SPART ON BIG STAGE

By Mark Carruthers CALL-UP: Blyth Spartans’ Jesse Gomez PIC: Paul Scott A MAIDEN international call-up followed by a first senior goal – it’s fair...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Sep 13, 2025

Blyth Spartans youngster aiming for more international recognition after Gibraltar debut

Two Blyth Spartans stars were in action for Gibraltar over the last week.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Sep 12, 2025

Blyth Spartans Women make a winning start after 16 years without a team

Blyth Spartans Women kicked off their league campaign with a 1-0 win over Alnwick Town Ladies Reserves in front of a crowd of 202 at Croft Park.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Sep 8, 2025

Blyth Spartans' women's team returns after 16 years and play their first game at Croft Park on Sunday

For the first time in 16 years, a Blyth Spartans women’s team will be playing competitive football, with the season beginning on Sunday.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Sep 3, 2025

Blyth Spartans break 533 day streak with welcome away win at Garforth Town

Blyth Spartans scored twice late on to claim their first away win for 533 days against Garforth Town in the Northern Premier League East.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Sep 1, 2025

Ashington manager Nick Gray says his team got their reward after snatching a late equaliser against Blyth Spartans

Blyth Spartans and Ashington played out a drab 1-1 draw on Bank Holiday Monday with little for either set of supporters to get excited about.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Aug 26, 2025

Blyth Spartans and Ashington share the points after a drab draw at Croft Park

A goal in stoppage time by Sam Davison salvaged a point for Ashington against Blyth Spartans on Bank Holiday Monday.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Aug 26, 2025

Blyth Spartans slump to defeat at Silsden

Blyth Spartans fell to another defeat in the Northern Premier League East as they were beaten 3-0 by newly promoted Silsden away from home.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Aug 24, 2025

Blyth Spartans won't get carried away by first win - Dobson

Blyth Spartans earned their first win of the Northern Premier League East season against Newton Aycliffe in midweek.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Aug 21, 2025

Blyth Spartans secure first win of the season with victory over Newton Aycliffe

Blyth Spartans secured a much-needed win at Croft Park on Tuesday night.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Aug 20, 2025

New shirt sponsorship deal for Blyth Spartans as Port shows commitment to club and community

The Port of Blyth has strengthened its longstanding partnership with Blyth Spartans by becoming the official front-of-shirt sponsor for both the...
BERWICK ADVERTISER Aug 20, 2025

Blyth Spartans sunk by late winner at Consett

Blyth Spartans’ losing start to the season continued on Tuesday night when they were beaten by Consett.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Aug 13, 2025

Wearmouth ready to embrace senior role as Blyth Spartans land new signings

Blyth Spartans will host Redcar Athletic in the opening game of the Northern Premier League East Division season on Saturday afternoon.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Aug 9, 2025

Wearmouth ready to embrace senior role as Blyth Spartans aim for new signings

Blyth Spartans will host Redcar Athletic in the opening game of the Northern Premier League East Division season on Saturday afternoon.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Aug 7, 2025

Whitby Town put on five-star display in home win against Blyth Spartans

Whitby Town put on a five-star display in their final home pre-season outing ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
THESCARBOROUGHNEWS.CO.UK Jul 30, 2025

Dan Myers Joins The Highwaymen’s Ranks

We are delighted to announce the signing of versatile defender Dan Myers, following his departure from Spennymoor Town. The primarily left-sided...
MORPETH TOWN OFFICIAL SITE Jul 27, 2025

Newcastle legend Nolberto Solano, 50, handed two manager’s jobs at once in bizarre career move

NEWCASTLE icon Nolberto Solano has landed two managerial jobs at once, less than a year after being sacked from an English non-league...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jul 22, 2025

Blyth Spartans manager still working hard to add to squad ahead of pre-season opener

Blyth Spartans confirmed details of their squad for the 2025/26 season - but there could still be further new faces at Croft Park.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Jul 6, 2025

Keeper signed from Championship club

Zach Hemming has become the fourth signing of the summer for the Spireites, joining from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee. The goalkeeper spent...
CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE Jun 20, 2025

Mark Carruthers: Blyth Spartans’ decline, and how they can get back on their feet

Reporting on the North East non-league scene for over a decade has provided me with so many lifelong memories. From FA Vase and FA Trophy final...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jun 20, 2025

Ex-Premier League star buys club he manages just weeks after being relegated three divisions

David Stockdale has agreed a takeover of non-league side Farsley Celtic. The former goalkeeper has been in charge of the West Yorkshire club since...
TALKSPORT Jun 16, 2025

Mark Carruthers: South Shields’ appointment of Ian Watson is great news for Mariners

Timing is everything in football – so they say. That is why Ian Watson’s appointment as the new manager of National League North club South Shields...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Jun 12, 2025

Billy Gordon: Summer singing number three

Morpeth Town AFC are delighted to announce the signing of Billy Gordon, following his departure from Blyth Spartans. The 20 year-old is an...
MORPETH TOWN OFFICIAL SITE Jun 12, 2025

Larne boss Nathan Rooney pleased to add Matthew Ridley to his ‘amazing' squad

Larne have signed centre-back Matthew Ridley, who was previously with Northern Premier League side Blyth Spartans.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Jun 6, 2025

Joel Holvey joins the Highwaymen

We are delighted to announce the signing of Joel Holvey, following the expiration of his contract at Blyth Spartans. The left wing-back is the...
MORPETH TOWN OFFICIAL SITE May 27, 2025

Colin Myers calls for trust as Blyth Spartans prepare for hectic summer

Blyth Spartans manager Colin Myers is hoping to add to his squad over the coming days as he prepares for his first season in charge at Croft Park.
BERWICK ADVERTISER May 24, 2025

Former Hartlepool United midfielder slams situation at Blyth Spartans following his release

Former Hartlepool United midfielder Nicky Deverdics has slammed the situation at Blyth Spartans following his release.
HARTLEPOOLMAIL.CO.UK May 23, 2025

Former Northampton, Port Vale and Grimsby forward released by non-league club

Former Northampton, Port Vale and Grimsby forward JJ Hooper has been released by Northern Premier League club Blyth Spartans.
NORTHAMPTONCHRON.CO.UK May 22, 2025

Former FA Cup hero 'hopeful' Myers can stabilise Blyth Spartans

A former Blyth Spartans winger has spoken out about his old club as they prepare for life in the fourth tier of non-league football.
BERWICK ADVERTISER May 22, 2025

"We need to reunite the club" - Colin Myers sets target after being named as new Blyth Spartans manager

Colin Myers has been named as new Blyth Spartans manager and will lead the club into their Northern Premier League East campaign next season.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Apr 25, 2025

Myers hails Blyth Spartans youngster Simpson after triple award win

There was recognition for one of Blyth Spartans youngsters after he collected three awards earlier this week.
BERWICK ADVERTISER Apr 24, 2025

Mitch Curry goal earns win against Blyth to secure Whitby Town's NPL Premier Division survival

​Whitby Town ensured their Northern Premier League Premier Division survival on Easter Monday, edging past already-relegated Blyth Spartans 1-0 at...
WHITBY GAZETTE Apr 22, 2025

Lions Crack The Spartans For Eggslent Away Win

Guiseley secured their Play Off place with a comfortable 2-0 win at relegated Blyth Spartans, writes Edward Robertson. Mark Bower
GUISELEYAFC.CO.UK Apr 20, 2025

Top five is sealed as Lions roar on

BLYTH SPARTANS 0 GUISELEY 2 By John Chapman A GOAL in each half saw Guiseley inflict a ninth straight defeat […] The post Top five is sealed as...
THENONLEAGUEFOOTBALLPAPER.COM Apr 19, 2025
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