Academy defender Russell Short is on trial with Luton Town. Short has been told he will not be offered a professional deal by the Blues at the end of the season.

Short, who joined the Town youth set-up in 2005 from Cambridge United, played for the Hatters reserves in a 3-2 victory over Oxford United at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, former academy midfielder Ashley Nicholls has been released by Conference side Grays Athletic.

Ex-Town reserves skipper Justin Miller has been let go by League One Leyton Orient. The South African joined the O's from the Blues after being released in 2003.

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