Spartans Sign David Knight

Blyth Spartans can announce the signing of goalkeeper David Knight (pictured left) on loan from Blue Square Bet North rivals Histon. David's loan will take him up to and including the 3rd December 2011.

The 24-year-old, Sunderland based 'keeper, started his career at Middlesbrough and was part of the FA Youth Cup winning side that featured the likes of James Morrison, David Wheater and Adam Johnson. In his time at the Riverside he enjoyed loan spells at Darlington and Oldham Athletic, which both saw him pick up league experience. Following his departure from the teeside club he moved onto Swansea City on a free transfer.

He also has experience of various Blue Square sides in Mansfield Town, Histon and York City, as well as being selected by England at various youth levels upto under-18.

He has played at Croft Park once before in the Quakers 2-1 win over Blyth in a friendly two years ago (see below) and was a loan target of Mick Tait in his time as Spartans manager following Craig Turns' decision to leave the club.

With all the paperwork agreed and submitted to the Football Conference, David will be in the squad and available for selection for tomorrow's game away to Eastwood Town (kick off 3pm).

Assistant Manager Gavin Fell commented "We're pleased to have got David on board. We have been aware of him for a while and looked at him over the summer, but at the time we couldn't persue the deal the way we wanted."

"He comes with a good pedigree and is highly rated and will hopefully bring a bit of experience that we have probably lacked in the goalkeeping area. The two Matty's (Crook and Hunter) have both done fantastically well for us and it is safe to say that the future of the club, in terms of goalkeeping, is very strong. We are hoping that the addition of David will also bring them on as the see the way that goes about his game and in the training sessions with Carl King."

Welcome to the club David!