Four Go

Last updated : 13 May 2004 By Martin Scott
Martin Ling has told four players that they will not be recieving new contracts. Long serving Matthew Joseph leaves along with Chris Tate, Ciaran Toner and Simon Downer.

Matthew Joseph, ever reliable ex player of the year, leaves after making over 250 appearances whilst Downer leaves whilst on loan at Aldershot. Chris Tate leaves after 3 years service which saw him become a crowd favourite despite not being a regular first team player - his hairstyles will be sorely missed. The big surprise perhaps is the departure of current Northern Ireland International Ciaran Toner, "There is a quality player in there but he has not performed on a consistent basis for the club," said Ling who added, "I've got to fetch my own personnel in and mould the team how I want it for next seson."