Callum Dobson scoops Fans' and Players' Player awards as Blyth Spartans celebrate survival

Blyth Spartans have announced their end of season awards following their successful survival bid in the Northern Premier League East, with goalkeeper Callum Dobson scooping both the Players’ and Fans’ Player of the Season accolades.

The highly rated stopper enjoyed a stellar campaign at Croft Park before returning to parent club Hebburn Town to play his part in their NPL Premier Division title-deciding victory over Rushall Olympic on the final day. Before his departure, however, he endeared himself with the Spartans fanbase to such an extent that he won 75% of their vote for Player of the Season.

Elsewhere, defender Charlie Stirland, who joined the club in November from Newton Aycliffe, picked up Young Player of the Season, while popular midfielder Paul Van-Zandvliet was named top scorer and Jack Foalle took the Billy Fenwick award, having notched the most assists across the 2025/26 campaign. Foalie was also named the Spartans Trust Player of the Season due to the impact he’s had on the team since joining in November, and Zach Simpson’s strike against Grimsby Borough back in January was picked out as Goal of the Season, after winning 45% of the vote.

Recognition Awards were given to chairman Kevin Miles and club secretary Colin Blackett, while Ian Hertwick, Karen Hertwick, Anth Seghini, and Pete Thompson were acknowledged for their recent work in the club store.

Finally, the Unsung Hero award went to goalkeeper coach Phil Hogg for his positive presence around the club, and his work with both the first team and juniors.