B L Y T H S P A R T A N S
goalkeepers
Paul WOOLSTON
Young goalkeeper who joined the Spartans back in November on loan from Newcastle United . The 18- year old , who enjoyed a month ’ s loan at Vanarama National League North side Darlington 1883 earlier this season , helped England ’ s U17s reach the quarter finals of the 2015 U17 European Championships .
Richard PELL
Part of the Spartans ’ historic FA Cup run squad of 2008 / 09 , the veteran centreback returns for a third stint in Northumberland . Ex- Alfreton Town , Harrogate Town and Whitby Town .
midfielders
Matty PATTISON
The NUFC academy graduate is one of the division ’ s biggest coups . The 29- year-old South African midfielder made over fifty appearances for Norwich City , and was most recently a key figure at Gateshead . Has played for his country on five occasions .
defenders
Andrew CARTWRIGHT
Another former member of the SAFC academy , Andrew joined in August 2015 , having turned out regularly at right-back for the Black Cats ’ under-21 side . A good all-round performer , he is the son of former Blyth legend Peter Cartwright .
Ryan HUTCHINSON
A promising centre-half , the versatile defender is enjoying his second spell at Croft Park . Has previously been at Celtic , Motherwell , Morpeth Town and St . Johnstone . Made his Spartans ’ debut back in April 2014 against Matlock Town .
Neil HOOKS
A classy operator in the middle of the park , Neal was a key cog in the Spennymoor Town midfield before returning to Croft Park , where he was Player ’ s Player of the Year in 2010 / 11 . Hooks started his professional career at SPL outfit Ross County and has also played for Newcastle Blue Star .
Nathan BUDDLE
Back for a second stint after impressing in the club ’ s FA Cup run . Nathan was snapped up by Carlisle United before later moving to Gateshead . Buddle began his senior career with Hartlepool United before being released at the end of the 2012 – 13 season .
Jarrett Rivers
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