Town manager Joe Royle has handed striker Alun Armstrong a free transfer. The former Stockport and Middlesbrough player has had a season hit by injuries, only recently returning to action after breaking his wrist.

Royle told the club site: "We are quite well off in some areas of the squad and I think Alun has looked a little stale at times this season.

"He needs a new challenge to bring the best out of him and we wish him well.

"He's a lovely lad with lots of talent and we wish him every success in finding a new club and enjoying a good future in the game."

Armstrong joined Town for a fee of £500,000 from Middlesbrough in December 2000. He has since scored 17 goals in 85 appearances.

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