Premier League cult hero brutally sacked by non-league minnows just six games into new season with brief statement
A PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero has been brutally sacked as manager just six games into the new season.
Nolberto Solano, 49, was only appointed boss of Blyth Spartans in May after the club had been relegated from the National League North.
The 95-time Peru international, however, was only able to watch over seven games before the axe fell.
A club statement read: “Blyth Spartans can confirm that they have agreed to part ways with Nolberto Solano.
“The club would like to place on record its thanks to Nobby for his efforts while at Spartans.
“Assistant manager David Stockdale will take charge of the squad as the interim manager ahead of Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup tie.”
Solano’s tenure did not get off to the best start, as he lost 7-0 to Gateshead in pre-season.
As the season started, Blyth only managed three points from their opening six games.
The team lost three games, which included a 5-2 defeat to Worksop Town and a 4-1 loss to Morpeth Town.
Solano did not win any of his matches in charge of the team.
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The club have confirmed that another former Premier League star will step in to replace Solano in the meantime.
Ex-Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper David Stockdale will be stepping in to replace Solano as interim boss.
Nolberto Solano's career
Playing career
- 1993 – 1997: Club Sporting Cristal
- 1993: Deportivo Muncipal (loan)
- 1997 – 1998: Boca Juniors
- 1998 – 2004: Newcastle United
- 2004 – 2006: Aston Villa
- 2006 – 2007: Newcastle United
- 2007 – 2008: West Ham
- 2008 – 2009: AE Larisa
- 2009 – 2010: Universitario de Deportes
- 2010: Leicester City
- 2010 – 2011: Hull City
- 2011 – 2012: Hartlepool
Management career
- 2012: Benfield FC – Assistant Manager
- 2012: Universitario de Deportes – Manager
- 2013: Jose Galvez – Manager
- 2015 – 2022: Peru National team – Assistant Manager
- 2019 – 2020: Peru U23 – Manager
- 2023: AFC Eskilstun
- 2024: Blyth Spartans
Stockdale’s first game in charge will be against Bradford outfit Champion AFC in the FA Cup first qualifying round.
Solano became a cult-hero during his playing career in England.
The midfielder played for Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham in England’s top flight before going on to have spells in his home nation of Peru and the Greek second division.
He later returned to England to play lower down the Football League with Leicester and Hull before hanging up his boots at Hartlepool in 2012.
Solano is a hero in Peru, and he is considered one of the most famous celebrities in the country – so much so that his wedding was broadcast on national television.
He is heralded by Toon fans not only for his playing ability but also for his musical talents.
Solano was noted for his trumpet playing abilities and even formed his own salsa band named The Geordie Latinos.
On the pitch, he played with some of the greats of the game including Alan Shearer at Newcastle and Diego Maradona at Boca Juniors.
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