Mitchell
arrives at Croft Park following a successful two-year spell as manager of Ebac
Northern League side Consett, where he guided the club to the FA Vase Final at
Wembley in May this year.
He
leaves The Steelman top of the table - seven points clear of second-placed West
Auckland Town.
Mitchell
is vastly experienced in coaching and management, holding exemplary
qualifications and extensive connections, both in the North East and at
national professional football clubs.
Mitchell
is a coach in Newcastle United’s academy and foundation. Previously, he was
assistant manager at Gateshead and Stockport County as well as being director
of youth development at Hartlepool United.
He
has also enjoyed successful managerial spells at Newcastle Blue Star and West
Allotment Celtic, where he led the latter to three Northern Alliance titles in
four years, and a place in the Northern League.
Blyth
chairman Tony Platten told http://www.blythspartans.com: “I am delighted that
Terry applied for and has subsequently secured the position as manager.
“I
look forward to working with him to stabilise and advance the future of the
club.
“His
enthusiasm for football and his attention to detail was evident during the
interview process.
“That
Terry decided to leave a very successful club to come to Blyth demonstrates his
determination to manage at the highest level possible”. |