Goalkeeper Ollie Basey joins Spartans

Monday, 30 December 2024

Blyth Spartans can confirm the signing of goalkeeper Ollie Basey on a dual-registration with Gateshead.

Basey spent time with Sunderland and Birmingham City academies before arriving on Tyneside last summer, where he has featured in a number of National League squads.

The stopper also has senior experience with Cymru Premier side Aberystwyth, where he spent a part of last season on loan from the Blues.

On Basey's arrival, First-Team Manager Michael Connor said:

We have been working on a deal for Ollie for a few weeks. He comes highly recommended with a great pedigree and a keeper who will hit the ground running with us. We felt after the injury to Richardson we needed to get the deal for Basey done quickly and thankfully we have our main target for the keeper position signed sealed and delivered.

Written by Stephen Burton

Photographs by Paul Scott