FIVE Crawley Town players leave club after failed contract negotiations including former Portsmouth defender and ex-Fulham star

The club confirmed that Josh Flint, Taylor Richards, Scott Malone, Harry Forster and Joe Wollacott will leave the club following the conclusion of their contracts.

The club said in a statement: “Negotiations have taken place with all five players over recent weeks in an effort to extend their stays at the club. However, upon the expiration of their contracts on the 30th of June, all five players will be departing.

“Each player has made a valued contribution during their time at the club, and everyone at the club would like to place on record its appreciation for their professionalism, commitment and efforts.

“The club thanks all of the departing players for their service and wishes them every success in the next chapter of their careers.”