After joining the famous FA Cup giant-killers in 2005, Dale went on to score 212 goals in a club record 680 appearances and forged a reputation as one of the Non- League game’s most talented players.
Deverdics captained Gateshead last season having spent the recent part of his career in the National League with Dover Athletic, Hartlepool United and Wrexham.
Online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have received widespread scrutiny in recent weeks with high-profile players and managers revealing that online abuse is worse than ever
Spartans have secured an Evo-Stik Northern Premier League title win, a Northumberland Senior Cup triumph and an unexpected National League North play-off push.
BLYTH SPARTANS have splashed the cash to sign highly-rated midfielder Dale Hopson from Whitby Town as they prepare for their return to the National League North.