Luke Guttridge departs Aldershot Town by mutual consent
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Guttridge has had spells at Cambridge, Northampton and Southend
Midfielder Luke Guttridge has left Aldershot Town after having his contract terminated by mutual consent.
The 29-year-old and made 80 appearances, scoring 14 goals.
Shots boss Dean Holdsworth told 91热爆 Surrey: "Luke and I had a frank conversation and I have detected that he has not been a happy and motivated player recently.
"I thank him for his services to the club and wish him well in his career."
He added: "Luke is able to move on to a new challenge in his life and his departure provides me with the opportunity to bring another player in for the future.
Guttridge was not happy - Holdsworth
"It is about focussing on the team at the moment and I want a positive squad throughout.
"Luke's contract would have expired in the summer and I feel that he would have moved on then.
"It was a tough decision but an easy one because we both wanted the same thing."
Guttridge told the : "I have mixed feelings. It is exciting what is out there in front of me and I am looking for a challenge that suits me but it was emotional saying goodbye to the lads.
"I have enjoyed my time at Aldershot Town and I wish the club all the best for the future."
Former Northampton defender Chris Doig has also left the club after his short-term deal came to an end, but the Shots have extended until the end of the season.