Vanarama National League North club Blyth Spartans have announced the departure of defender David Atkinson.

Blyth Spartans know their fading play-off hopes are all but over after a sixth straight defeat on Saturday.

Angry Blyth Spartans boss Alun Armstrong refused to hold back after seeing his side lose at relegated North Ferriby United.

Blyth Spartans announced the deadline signings of Carl Lawson and Ben Liddle, who both join the club until the end of the season.

Blyth Spartans have announced the signing of central defender Joe Gorman from Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division side Biggleswade United – the club where Spanish football pundit Guillem Balagué is director of football.