Arrival | Dopson and Marriott join Spartans

Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of youngsters Matty Dopson and Daniel Marriott as the club bolsters its squad for the season run-in.

Dopson has been part of Spartans' youth side this season, captaining the under 18s to a remarkable run the FA Youth Cup first round, as well as turning out the for under 19s and gaining first-team experience at Northern League side North Shields.

In an impressive season for the full-back, he earned a call-up to England U18 Schoolboys earlier this year.

Marriott joins from Terry Mitchell's former side Consett, and broke into the first team at the start of this season for the Northern League leaders, with the midfielder also turning out for Mitchell's NUFC Foundation BTEC side.

Dopson and Marriott will also remain eligible to play for North Shields and Consett respectively for the remainder of the season.