The club can confirm that after initial agreements to dual register, it is with great sadness that we can announce the permanent departure of goalkeeper Rhys Forster.

After signing in the summer of 2023, Rhys appeared 107 times for the club and played a pivotal role in securing promotion to National League South. We will be eternally grateful for Rhys’ efforts and commitment to the club, and wish him the best for the future.

“The initial conversations was for him to stay with us,” explained Gavin Macpherson. “But his view was that it was probably the right time for a fresh break. I have to respect that.”

“Rhys has been with me for a long time as many people know and it was very difficult to have the conversation. I want to place on record what Rhys has done for the club, he was a big part of getting us promoted and seeing us through last season. We have to wish him all the very best for whatever he does in the future.”