Former Scunthorpe United first-year professional striker Jordan Thewlis and ex-Norwich City trainee Pat Bexfield have both left Steel Park.

Thewlis agreed to a trial period last week and was due to appear against Long Buckby in the Hillier Cup however that match was postponed. Since then he has received an offer from another club, closer to his home, and has signed for them.

Bexfield has also left Corby to find a club closer to his Norfolk home. The right sided defender joined the Steelmen in December, just before Christmas, from Kings Lynn.

Graham Drury explained the situation behind the paid moving on: "It is a shame that we won't get the chance to have a proper look at Jordan because he came highly recommended however I perfectly understand his decision. 

"I'm sure most people would do the same in his position. He's been offered a chance with a club much nearer to him, a club who pay good wages and will give him an opportunity.

"We hoped to give him the chance to do well here but when that sort of a guarantee is there for you as an alternative it makes sense. I've told him to keep me posted if it doesn't work out, in the meantime, we'll keep looking. 

"There will be a lot of players like Jordan who may find themselves a free agent in the coming weeks as a number of clubs make decisions on their young professionals.

"As for Pat, he has been first class since he has been with us but it is a long way for him to come at the moment when I can't give him the football that he wants. He is a good lad and someone I will keep an eye on, he knows that and he still has a chance to impress but we had a chat and felt it was better for him, in the short term at least, to find a club nearer to where he lives so he can concentrate on his football."