Eastleigh release experienced trio

Blue Square South club Eastleigh have revealed that strike duo Paul Sales and Steve Watts have been allowed to leave Silverlake Stadium.

Versatile player Chris Piper will also be leaving the Spitfires camp after turning down a new contract recently.

Piper previously played as a striker but now operates in defence or in the midfield.

The London-born player joined Eastleigh from Fisher Athletic in July last year and can count Dagenham & Redbridge, St Albans, Farnborough and Charlton Athletic amongst his former clubs.

A statement from the club reads: "We would like to express our sincere thanks to Paul Sales, Steve Watts and Chris Piper for their significant contribution to the club - and wish them well for the future."