Trio depart

Goalkeeper Ty Belford has left Hinckley’s AFC to pursue a higher level opportunity with Nuneaton Borough.

The stopper has had an injury-hit season so far, but made 12 appearances between the sticks until a recurring back problem hit again last month.

But he has now taken the opportunity to jump up three levels with Boro – and we wish him the best of luck.

Also stepping up three levels is defender Michael Townsend, who joins Coalville Town after a solitary appearance in a Hinckley shirt last week, while Tom Smith has returned to NKF Burbage after a brief spell.