Blyth Spartans manager Tom Wade has said that he is "so proud" of his team after they knocked Hartlepool United out of the FA Cup.

The non-League side, who play in the seventh tier of English football, came from a goal down to beat the League Two club 2-1 last night, securing a place in the third round of the competition.

Wade told BBC Sport: "We tried to keep the players calm at half time. We knew we would have a few chances and if we could stay in the game after 60 minutes we would turn them over.

"We have a very young side, they are a brilliant set of lads, their attitude is fantastic. It is a great night and I am so proud."

Hartlepool fired manager Paul Murray following the defeat.

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Sian Cowper