What league are Blyth Spartans in?

National League North
FA CupFA Trophy
Blyth Spartans A.F.C./Leagues

Are Blyth Spartans professional?

Blyth Spartans Association Football Club is the leading football club in Northumberland. In 1913 the club moved upward joining the ranks of the semi professionals in the North Eastern League and remained there until this league folded in 1958.

Where is Blyth Spartans home ground?

Croft Park
Blyth Spartans A.F.C./Arenas/Stadiums

Blyth Spartans have played at Croft Park since 1909 and in the past 15 years the ground has been brought up to full National League standards. The turnstiles can be approached from the Plessey Road or by the Social Club at the end of Bishopton Street.

Who is Blyth Spartans manager?

manager Michael Nelson
Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson insisted the club will not get ahead of themselves as they look to move on from a “dismal” two years.

Why are Blyth Spartans famous?

Blyth Spartans Association Football Club is a football club based in Blyth, Northumberland. The club is most notable for its 1977–78 FA Cup campaign, in which they went all the way to the 5th round only to be beaten by Wrexham in a replay at St James’ Park. …

Has Blyth Spartans been relegated?

Blyth Spartans AFC is the most northerly team in England. They have a good history in the FA cup, playing in the competition more than 50 times and the 5th round once. In 2005/06 they won promotion to the Conference North after securing a league and cup double. Until last season Blyth had never been relegated in 113.

What is Blyth famous for?

It was once a prosperous town relying on coal mining, shipbuilding, salt trade, fishing and railways to generate jobs and money. Now Blyth is still a successful port, shipping paper and pulp from Scandinavia for the newspaper industries of England and Scotland, as well as being home to renewable energy sources.

Why are Blyth called Spartans?

He thought it appropriate to name the team after the Greek Spartan army in the hope that the players would give their all as they went into ‘battle’ on the field of play.

Is Blyth poor?

Blyth Valley and Wansbeck are the most deprived former districts within Northumberland, with Wansbeck being ranked amongst one of the most deprived districts in England.

How old is Blyth?

The place-name Blyth is first attested in 1130 as Blida, and takes its name from the river Blyth. The river’s name comes from the Old English adjective blīðe meaning ‘gentle’ or ‘merry’. The town of Blyth is referred to as Blithmuth in 1236 and Blithemuth in 1250.

How big is Blyth?

It lies on the coast, to the south of the River Blyth and is approximately 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Newcastle upon Tyne. It has a population of about 37,000, as of 2011….Blyth, Northumberland.