Cobblers release youngsters Warburton and Clifton
The Cobblers have confirmed the release of youngsters Sam Warburton and Danny Clifton.
The pair have been told they will be leaving the club when their first-year contracts, which they signed in the summer, expire on December 31.
Left-back Warburton, who is the son of former Cobblers captain Ray, and midfielder Clifton have been playing on loan at Rugby Town in the Evo-Stik Northern League, and will continued to do so until their contracts run out.
Cobblers boss Chris Wilder explained the decision, saying: “We thought it was fair to make this decision early so they can have a head start for the January transfer window.
“I cannot speak highly enough of the attitude of both players.
“They have been good to work with and I wish both every success in their future careers.”
Neither player has been able to force their way into the first-team picture at Sixfields, and with the likes of Chris Hackett and Evan Horwood currently failing to even make the matchday squad, their chances of doing so were highly unlikely.