He also warned that no player is indispensable following news that Droylsden have expressed an interest in star striker Darren Washington.

Tully said: "The fans have watched the same games that I have in the last two or three weeks and they will have seen one or two players giving gutless performances. The players know who they are and I know who they are and I won't accept it much longer."

Tully kept the players behind closed doors for an hour after the Farsley game and is clearly not happy with some of the issues raised in that discussion.

He added: "I told the players earlier in the season that I would stay loyal to them as long as they were giving 100 per cent - my loyalty is running very dry at the moment."

He has set a target of the next three games in which to turn around the team's fortunes. It seems that he is dissatisfied with the output of some his most talented players.

When asked about Droylsden's interest in Washington Tully said: "Darren is a great goalscorer and obviously I don't want to see him go, but sometimes you have to make sacrifices in favour of improving the team as a whole."

The fact that Tully has not ruled out accepting a bid for Washington underlines the fact he believes no player is indispensable, which must concern Dave Gardner.

Gardner is rumoured to be facing disciplinary action after failing to show at the ground on Saturday.

Kevin Langley could leave Wincham Park this week after being interviewed for a manager's job in the Welsh League.

Witton Albion have reached an agreement with an international company to develop Wincham Park.

The deal between the club and the unnamed company was revealed at Monday night's AGM, which was attended by 83 shareholders.

Phil Chadwick, the club's assistant secretary, said: "Things are still very delicate but it is a deal which should secure Witton's financial future."

The club is also negotiating with two breweries to settle the outstanding bank loans the club is paying off.

The club's on-going litigation, which started six years ago, for compensation for a sub standard pitch, was also discussed.

Witton's solicitor has revealed to the board that to carry on the litigation may cost the club a further £30,000.

That would take the total costs to £80,000, which is more than the original claim. The board must now decide whether continuing the action is in the best interests of the club.

The AGM was not attended by Terry Warrender, the club's biggest shareholder.

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