Sunderland AFC news: Kristjaan Speakman sanctions young attacker exit in non-league move

Sunderland youngster Michael Spellman has joined Blyth Spartans on loan after his exit was sanctioned by sporting director Kristjaan Speakman on Saturday morning.
By James Copley
Published 5th Feb 2023, 07:30 GMT
Updated 5th Feb 2023, 09:41 GMT
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Blyth Spartans announced the loan signing on Saturday morning before Sunderland’s game against Millwall in the Championship at The Den in London.

The 20-year-old joined the Black Cats this summer from Wearside League side Chester Le Street United after coming through their academy.

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Spellman made his debut for the Black Cats last year, coming on as a substitute under Alex Neil in the Carabao Cup tie away to Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, which Sunderland lost.

Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan SpeakmanSunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman
Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman

The attacker enjoyed a brief spell on loan at Whitby Town in October, scoring once in his four appearances for the Seasiders. Spellman started for Blyth Spartans just hours after his signing was announced against Leamington Spa in the Vanarama National League.

Spellman played 90 minutes as the Northumberland club picked up a 1-0 away win after Sam Hodgson’s first-half penalty handed them the win.

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