Departure | Manager leaves Blyth Spartans

Blyth Spartans announce the departure of manager Alun Armstrong who has joined National League North side Darlington FC.

Armstrong - who signed a two-year deal at the start of last season - has decided to bring his almost three-year stay to the club to an end.

Spartans will now begin the process of appointing a new management team.

A full statement will be released in due course.