Connor Pani becomes a Spartan again

Connor Pani joins Blyth Spartans on loan from Gateshead FC subject to FA approval. The deal will run until the January 1, 2025.

Pani is a familiar face to most at Croft Park following his one-month loan spell at Croft Park between January 2023 and February 2023.

The 20-year-old signed for The Heed in the summer of 2021 following a spell with their under-19 side and has spent three years in the first team and accumulated 28 appearances in the National League.

He also spent time on loan at Morpeth Town during the 2022/23 season and most recently had a loan spell at Workington Town throughout the 2023/24 season.

On re-joining Blyth on loan, Connor Pani said: "I'm buzzing to be here.

"The deal has taken a while but I'm glad it's sorted, I can't wait to get started again."

On signing the midfielder, Steve Howard said: "Connor is a fantastic signing for us.

"His quality on the ball and his reading of the game is streets ahead of his years. A very exciting signing."

Welcome to Blyth, Connor!