Blyth Spartans have appointed Michael Connor as the club’s new manager, days after the club was taken over by businessman Martin Trinder.

Former manager David Stockdale was sacked last week, just 48 days after replacing former Newcastle United and West Ham midfielder Nolberto Solano.

Trinder heads a consortium that took over ownership of the club from Irfan Liaquat.

Blyth lost 3-0 at Ilkeston Town in the Northern Premier League on Saturday, their first game in three weeks after a shaky spell for the club.

There are two drifting points at the bottom of the table.