August 28th 2024.
Nolberto 'Nobby' Solano, the beloved former player of Newcastle United, recently faced a tough blow as he was let go from his managerial position at non-league team Blyth Spartans. Solano had expressed his disappointment at being sacked after just six games in charge.
The 49-year-old had only taken on the role in May, following Blyth's relegation from the National League North. However, after three months at the helm, he was relieved of his duties due to the team's lack of success in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, with no wins in their first six matches. His final game as manager was a 4-1 defeat to Morpeth Town on Tuesday.
The club released a brief statement announcing their decision to part ways with Solano, thanking him for his efforts and appointing assistant manager David Stockdale as the interim manager for their upcoming Emirates FA Cup tie on Saturday.
Solano, who had made 233 appearances for Newcastle United during his playing days, was understandably disappointed by the decision. He had joined the team during pre-season with only ten players, making it a challenging task to build a strong team. Speaking to talkSPORT, he shared, "I'm not making excuses, but it's been really tough. I spoke to the owner and directors and we were aware that there would be challenges, as many players had left the club. We had a lot of trial players during pre-season."
He further explained, "We knew that building a team takes time, and we were not off to a bad start. However, maybe the chairman felt that a change was needed to turn the team's performance around." Solano had been hoping to continue in his role, despite the difficulties, and had requested for more physical players to be brought in, but the decision was made to let him go.
Solano's playing career spanned several years and clubs, including Newcastle, Aston Villa, and West Ham. But it was with Newcastle where he truly made his mark, scoring 38 goals in 233 appearances over two spells. After retiring in 2012, he took on managerial roles in his native Peru and had most recently managed Swedish side Eskilstuna. He was also the assistant manager for the Peru national team, playing a crucial role in their qualification for the 2018 World Cup after 34 years.
Despite his disappointment at being let go from Blyth Spartans, Solano remained grateful for the opportunity and the support he had received. He acknowledged the challenges that came with building a team and the trust the chairman had placed in him. Regardless of the outcome, he was determined to continue pursuing his passion for football and making a positive impact in the sport.
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