By Mark Carruthers

STAYING PUT: Alun Armstrong admits he spoke to Hartlepool United and Darlington about their managerial vacancies
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BLYTH SPARTANS manager Alun Armstrong has confirmed that he spoke to north-east neighbours Darlington and Hartlepool United about their managerial vacancies last season.
The former Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town striker has caught the eye of a number of clubs after impressing in his first managerial role at Croft Park.
He led the Spartans to the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League title in the 2016/17 season, as they secured over 100 p...