Former Huddersfield Town boss Lee Clark has taken charge of Blyth Spartans.

Clark, 46, who also had spells in charge of Huddersfield and Blackpool, has been out of the game since being sacked by Bury in 2017.

“Blyth Spartans are delighted to announce the appointment of former England international and Newcastle United midfielder Lee Clark as their new first team manager," the National League North side said on their official website.

Tribalfootball.com columnist Clark, who has not managed since parting company with Bury in October 2017, is honoured to join Blyth.

“First and foremost, it's football – I love it, I want to be on the grass," said Blyth Spartans' new manager.

“I've been too long out the game and an opportunity to be at home around my family at a great club with great tradition. When they contacted me and I was honoured."