Striker Marc Hawkes has been allowed to leave, while long-serving winger Scott Brenchley has had his registration cancelled, allowing him to search for regular first team football elsewhere.

Footballing Director John Bond said: "I don't want players at this club who are not up to the required standard. There is no room for sentiment.

"Players leaving means we have the opportunity to bring in some more new faces."

Managing DIrector Mike Worthington was due to make a plea for financial help on Radio Stoke last night, Tuesday.

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