Club · Vanarama National League North · Blyth
Blyth Spartans
Spartans · Founded 1899 · Semi-Professional
- Croft Park · 4,435
- England
- Reputation
- 2,250 calc
- Squad strength calc
- 60.38 Best sixteen by CA
- Players calc
- 28
- Balance
- £200,000
- Transfer budget
- £2,000
- Wage budget
- £400 p/w
Best XI (calc)
- GKShaun MacDonald
- DLMichael Liddle
- DRDavid Atkinson
- MLDylan McGlade
- MRJarrett Rivers
- DCNathan Buddle
- DCRyan Hutchinson
- MCLewis Horner
- MCDale Hopson
- STDan Maguire
- STRobbie Dale
- Formation
- 4-4-2
- Average CA (calc)
- 63.8
- Goalkeeper, highest CA (calc)
- 54
- Defender, highest CA (calc)
- 90
- Midfielder, highest CA (calc)
- 68
- Attacker, highest CA (calc)
- 70
Line maxima are fm-reader's figures for the full squad by calculated best position; they include loans in and exclude loans out. The XI average is shown only when all eleven positions are filled.
Best sixteen (calc)
Calculated by fm-reader from the 16 highest-CA squad players (at most sixteen). The squad includes loans in and excludes loans out, with players matched to the team's gender. PA uses expected potential for range codes. Missing inputs stay missing.
| Measure | Average | Median | Lowest | Highest | League rank of average | League rank of median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ability | 60.38 | 57.5 | 50 | 90 | 9 | 11 |
| Expected potential | 78.19 | 77.5 | 60 | 105 | 14 | 13 |
| Value | £17,132 | £9,998 | £2,349 | £115,498 | 5 | 6 |
| Sale value | £17,447 | £9,543 | £2,114 | £127,047 | 9 | 7 |
| Weekly wage | £185 | £200 | £150 | £200 | 18 | 13 |
| Age | 25.02 | 24.31 | 20 | 33 | 15 | 16 |
Contracted players
28| Name | Positions | Age | Nationality | Status | CA | PA | Value calc | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Atkinson | D (RC), DM | 24 | England | — | 90 | 105 | £115,498 | Jun 2018 |
| Dan Maguire | ST (C) | 24 | England | — | 70 | 84 | £15,353 | Jun 2018 |
| Dylan McGlade | M/AM (RL) | 22 | Republic of Ireland | — | 68 | 85 | £20,304 | Jun 2018 |
| Jarrett Rivers | M/AM (R) | 23 | England | — | 65 | 95 | £10,908 | Jun 2018 |
| Lewis Horner | M (C) | 25 | England | Not Set | 64 | 90 | £26,819 | Jun 2018 |
| Nathan Buddle | D (C) | 23 | England | — | 62 | 87 | £12,362 | Jun 2018 |
| Robbie Dale | M/AM (RL), ST (C) | 33 | England | Not Set | 60 | 70 | £3,536 | Jun 2018 |
| Michael Liddle | D/WB (L) | 27 | Republic of Ireland | — | 59 | 88 | £13,050 | Jun 2018 |
| Ryan Hutchinson | D (C) | 24 | England | — | 56 | 80 | £7,634 | Jun 2018 |
| Greg Rutherford | ST (C) | 23 | England | Not Set | 55 | 65 | £9,088 | Jun 2018 |
| Adam Wrightson | M/AM (RL) | 20 | England | Not Set | 55 | 60–90 | £13,735 | Jun 2018 |
| Dale Hopson | M/AM (RC) | 24 | England | — | 54 | 70 | £9,088 | Jun 2018 |
| Shaun MacDonald | GK | 20 | England | Not Set | 54 | 50–80 | £4,242 | Jun 2018 |
| Dave McTiernan | M (C) | 32 | England | — | 52 | 65 | £2,349 | Jun 2018 |
| Sean Reid | M/AM (C), ST (C) | 25 | England | — | 52 | 60 | £4,988 | Jun 2018 |
| Jordan Watson | D (LC) | 24 | Northern Ireland | — | 50 | 65 | £5,168 | Jun 2018 |
| Andrew Cartwright | D (R) | 22 | England | Not Set | 50 | 65 | £5,168 | Jun 2018 |
| Jordan Laidler | DM, M (C), ST (C) | 23 | England | — | 47 | 30–60 | £5,250 | Jun 2018 |
| Damon Mullen | D (RLC), WB (R), M (RLC) | 28 | England | Not Set | 46 | 58 | £4,220 | Jun 2018 |
| Peter Jameson | GK | 24 | England | — | 44 | 53 | £1,524 | Jun 2018 |
| Neal Hooks | DM, M (C) | 29 | England | — | 40 | 62 | £5,372 | Jun 2018 |
| Ian Watson | D/M (L) | 31 | England | — | 40 | 50 | £1,155 | Jun 2018 |
| Ryan McGorrigan | AM (R), ST (C) | 24 | England | — | 34 | 45 | £2,199 | — |
| Chris Bell | D (R) | 31 | England | — | 32 | 38 | £454 | Jun 2018 |
| Jack Butler | ST (C) | 16 | England | — | 30 | 50–80 | £1,009 | Jun 2018 |
| Karl Lazzari | ST (C) | 24 | England | — | 30 | 40 | £0 | — |
| Peter Murray | M (C) | 24 | England | — | 30 | 40 | £0 | — |
| Andrew Murray | D (C) | 19 | England | — | 30 | 40 | £0 | — |
Contracted-player overview (calc)
- Players
- 28
- CA16
- 60.4
- PA16
- 78.5
- Off-scale CA values excluded
- 0
- Off-scale PA values excluded
- 0
- Average age
- 24.6
- Under 21
- 4
- Squad value (calc)
- £300,473
- Contracts ending by 30 Jun 2018
- 24
Highest potential
| David Atkinson | 24 | 105 |
| Jarrett Rivers | 23 | 95 |
| Lewis Horner | 25 | 90 |
| Michael Liddle | 27 | 88 |
| Nathan Buddle | 23 | 87 |
| Dylan McGlade | 22 | 85 |
| Dan Maguire | 24 | 84 |
| Ryan Hutchinson | 24 | 80 |
| Robbie Dale | 33 | 70 |
| Dale Hopson | 24 | 70 |
Set-piece takers
| Corner takers | Lewis Horner |
| Free-kick takers | Jarrett Rivers |
| Penalty takers | Dylan McGlade |
| Long-throw takers | David Atkinson |
Staff
6| Name | Job | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Darren Holloway | — | England | 39 |
| Lee Barrass | — | England | 39 |
| Tony Platten | — | England | 61 |
| Ian Evans | — | England | 56 |
| Managers | |||
| Alun Armstrong | Manager First Team | England | 42 |
| Head of Youth Developments | |||
| Russell Parker | Head of Youth Development | England | 52 |
Club
- Full name
- Blyth Spartans
- Short name
- Blyth
- Nickname
- Spartans
- Second nickname
- —
- Six-letter name
- Blyth
- Three-letter name
- —
- Alternative abbreviation
- —
- Nation
- England
- Stadium
- Croft Park 4,435
- Training ground
- —
- World reputation
- 0
- Potential reputation
- 2,700
- Reputation scope (calc)
- Local
- Hashtag
- —
Squad and expectations
- Players (calc)
- 28
- Foreign players (calc)
- 1
- Homegrown in nation (calc)
- 23
- Loaned in (calc)
- 0
- Loaned out (calc)
- 0
- Ranking score (calc)
- 3,187
- Predicted position (calc)
- 8
- Stored media expectation
- Avoid Relegation or Relegation
- Stored predicted finish
- —
Finances
- Financial state
- —
- Rich benefactor
- None
- Benefactor changes starting finances
- No
- Balance
- £200,000
- Transfer budget
- £2,000
- Transfer budget before the window
- £4,000
- Wage budget (weekly)
- £400
- Highest weekly wage
- £400
- Loan debt
- £0
- Previous turnover
- £0
- Previous profit
- £180,000
- Average ticket price
- £10
- Season ticket price
- £195
- Stadium rent (yearly)
- £0
- Rents stadium
- No
- Rent share of gate receipts
- 0%
- Transfer embargo
- —
Fans and facilities
- Average attendance
- 450
- Minimum attendance
- 350
- Maximum attendance
- 12,500
- Season ticket holders
- 200
- Club members
- —
- Supporter loyalty
- 15
- Supporter passion
- 15
- Supporter patience
- 8
- Supporter affluence
- 15
- Supporter temperament
- 10
- Supporter expectations
- 10
- Morale
- 12
- Training facilities
- 5
- Corporate facilities
- 5
- Youth facilities
- 2
- Youth coaching
- 2
- Youth recruitment
- 2
- Youth importance
- 2
Kits
- Home Background #006231, foreground #FFFFFF
- Away Background #B4BDBD, foreground #006231
Stored shirt colours. Swatches do not reproduce the kit design.
Every kit part (18)
| Home (GK) | Shirt | Shirt: Shoulder Stripe Down (Epaulets)Back: Same as front Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Home (GK) | Shorts | Shorts: Two Side Stripes Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Socks | Socks: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Home (GK) | Socks | Socks: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Icon | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Text | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Home (GK) | Icon | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Shirt | Shirt: StripesBack: Same as front Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Shirt | Shirt: Vertical Double Pin StripesBack: Same as front Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Away (GK) | Icon | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Icon | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Away (GK) | Socks | Socks: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Away (GK) | Shorts | Shorts: Two Side Stripes Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Socks | Socks: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Text | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Away (GK) | Shirt | Shirt: Shoulder Stripe Down (Epaulets)Back: Same as front Alternative 0 |
Teams
| Team | Type | Captain | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Spartans | First Team | Robbie Dale | 2,250 |
Affiliated clubs
| North Shields0% wages paid · 50% friendly chance | Good RelationsPlay friendlies |
Board
- Chairman title
- —
- Director of football
- —
Income deals
| Type | Total | Per year (calc) | Dates | Renews | Fixed value | Promotion / relegation change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Kit Sponsor | £45,000 | £15,000 | 30 Jun 2015 – 30 Jun 2018 | Yes | No | 0% |
| Stadium Sponsor | £20,000 | £10,000 | 30 Jun 2015 – 30 Jun 2017 | Yes | No | 0% |
| Stadium Sponsor | £20,000 | £10,000 | 30 Jun 2015 – 30 Jun 2017 | Yes | No | 0% |
| Stadium Sponsor | £30,000 | £10,000 | 30 Jun 2015 – 30 Jun 2018 | Yes | No | 0% |
| Stadium Sponsor | £30,000 | £10,000 | 30 Jun 2015 – 30 Jun 2018 | Yes | No | 0% |
| Back of the shirt Sponsor | £15,000 | £7,500 | 30 Jun 2015 – 30 Jun 2017 | Yes | No | 0% |
| Away Kit Sponsor | £15,000 | £5,000 | 30 Jun 2015 – 30 Jun 2018 | Yes | No | 0% |
| General Sponsor | £5,000 | £2,500 | 30 Jun 2015 – 30 Jun 2017 | Yes | No | 0% |
| General Sponsor | £2,500 | £1,250 | 30 Jun 2015 – 30 Jun 2017 | Yes | No | 0% |
League position by season
Honours (calc)
| Competition | Won | Runner-up | Last won |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Northern League Division One | 10 | — | 1988 |
| English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 2 | 1 | 2017 |
League history
21Club records
| Highest attendance | v Wrexham | 42,167 attendance | 1978 |
| Record win | v Gateshead Town 18–0 | 1907 | |
| Record defeat | v Darlington [EXT] 0–10 | 1914 | |
| Most overall appearances | Eddie Alder | 605 games | |
| Most overall goals | Brian Slane | 294 goals | |
| Most overall goals in a season | Steve Cuggy | 44 goals | |
| Highest fee received | Les Mutrie v Hull City | £30,000 |
Regional divisions
Transfers in
None recorded
Transfers out
None recorded
Across versions
| Version | Division | Reputation | Players | Balance | Transfer budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM27 27.0.0 | Pitching In Northern Premier League East | 1,750 | 30 | £20,000 | £0 |
| FM26 26.2.0 | Pitching In Northern Premier League East | 1,850 | 36 | £30,000 | £0 |
| FM26 26.0.0 | Pitching In Northern Premier League East | 1,850 | 33 | £30,000 | £0 |
| FM24 24.3.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,300 | 53 | £30,000 | £5,000 |
| FM23 23.4.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 33 | £25,000 | £2,500 |
| FM23 23.3.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 33 | £25,000 | £2,500 |
| FM23 23.0.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 34 | £25,000 | £2,500 |
| FM22 22.4.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 22 | £30,000 | £2,500 |
| FM22 22.3.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 22 | £30,000 | £2,500 |
| FM22 22.1.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 21 | £30,000 | £2,500 |
| FM22 22.0.1 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 22 | £30,000 | £2,500 |
| FM22 22.0.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 22 | £30,000 | £2,500 |
| FM21 21.4.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,300 | 21 | £20,000 | £1 |
| FM21 21.3.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,300 | 21 | £20,000 | £1 |
| FM21 21.1.1 | Vanarama National League North | 2,300 | 20 | £20,000 | £1 |
| FM21 21.0.1 | Vanarama National League North | 2,300 | 19 | £20,000 | £0 |
| FM21 21.0.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,300 | 18 | £20,000 | £0 |
| FM20 20.4.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 36 | £30,000 | £2,000 |
| FM20 20.3.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 35 | £30,000 | £2,000 |
| FM20 20.1.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 35 | £30,000 | £2,000 |
| FM20 20.0.1 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 32 | £30,000 | £2,000 |
| FM20 20.0.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 33 | £30,000 | £2,000 |
| FM19 19.3.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,400 | 26 | £50,000 | £5,000 |
| FM19 19.1.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,400 | 27 | £50,000 | £5,000 |
| FM19 19.0.1 | Vanarama National League North | 2,400 | 26 | £50,000 | £5,000 |
| FM19 19.0.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,400 | 26 | £50,000 | £5,000 |
| FM18 18.3.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,350 | 28 | £95,000 | £5,000 |
| FM18 18.1.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,250 | 28 | £200,000 | £2,000 |
| FM18 18.0.0 | Vanarama National League North | 2,250 | 26 | £200,000 | £2,000 |
| FM17 17.3.0 | English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1,900 | 27 | £200,000 | £2,000 |
| FM17 17.0.0 | English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1,750 | 28 | £200,000 | £2,000 |
| FM16 16.3.0 | English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1,700 | 36 | £200,000 | £2,000 |
| FM16 16.0.1 | English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1,700 | 36 | £200,000 | £2,000 |
| FM16 16.0.0 | English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1,700 | 36 | £200,000 | £2,000 |
| FM15 15.3.0 | English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1,650 | 49 | £15,000 | £1 |
| FM15 15.0.0 | English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1,650 | 48 | £15,000 | £1 |
| FM14 14.3.0 | English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1,550 | 47 | £16,000 | £1 |
| FM14 14.0.0 | English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1,550 | 45 | £16,000 | £1 |
| FM13 13.3.0 | English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1,700 | 52 | £16,000 | £1 |
| FM13 13.0.0 | English Northern Premier League Premier Division | 1,700 | 50 | £16,000 | £3,000 |
| FM12 12.2.0 | Blue Square Bet North | 1,300 | 44 | £170,000 | £3,000 |
| FM12 12.0.0 | Blue Square Bet North | 1,450 | 42 | £170,000 | £3,000 |
| FM11 11.0.0 | — | — | 18 | £150,000 | — |
| FM10 10.0.0 | Blue Square North | 1,200 | 40 | £250,000 | £5,000 |