Pearson and Spooner joined from Ebac Northern League sides Newcastle Benfield and North Shields, respectively, in the summer and made 5 National League North appearances between them.

Butler, who graduated into the first team from the reserves, featured 8 times for Spartans and spent the majority of last season loan at Northern League side Ashington.

The former England Schoolboy international forward has decided to further his education by going to university.

Blyth manager Lee Clark told http://www.blythspartans.com: “I have to make some quick decisions in terms of the squad. I can’t let it drift.

“I’ve increasingly realised that I need to trim the squad and bring in some experienced players who know our level and do it within budget.”

Alongside Pearson, Robbie Dale was absent from last Saturday’s matchday squad. Clark says he picks the squad based on “what he thinks is right”. 

He added: “I pick the team and the bench on what I see on the pitch and in training. I have no other criteria.

“I look for players who want to play and then be good enough when they do make the team. In terms of player choice, I simply do what I think is right”.

Jordan Cronin

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