David Stockdale revealed as assistant manager

Blyth Spartans can confirm that David Stockdale has joined the club as assistant manager.

Joining Spartans, Stockdale will join the backroom staff to be the second in command to current manager Nobby Solano.

Stockdale was most recently at York City in the Vanarama National League where he played four times for the club as a goalkeeper but also served as their Head of Recruitment until his release in April 2024, this was Stockdale's first non-playing role in football.

He has a playing career that spanned more than 20 years and played in the Premier League down to the Northern Premier League Premier Division for the likes of Fulham, Brighton and Hove Albion, Birmingham City, Wycombe Wanderers, York City, Wakefield-Emery and many more.

On arriving as assistant manager, David said: "I'm excited to be here and start working with the squad.

"I'm thankful to Nobby and the board for the opportunity and the whole playing squad and staff will be working hard to improve from pre-season."

After finding his number two in charge, Nobby Solano said: "I'm very pleased to have David join the squad and the staff here.

"He has a lot of experience playing in all levels and had experience as head of recruitment at York City, so we know we'll be in a very good place with David as his experience will be a lot of value for everyone at the club.

"I'm very glad he has arrived here and I'll be working with him tomorrow and we know we want to give it our best for this football, so I'm looking forward to start working with David this season."

Welcome to Blyth, David!