DEFENDER Jamie Willets has left Hereford FC to join old foes Alvechurch.

The centre-back's arrival from Stourport Swifts at the start of last season was crucial in the Bulls turning around their fortunes following a poor start to the Midland Football League Premier Division.

Hereford ended up winning the title, as well as clinching two other trophies and reaching the FA Vase Final.

But Willets has struggled to establish himself at the heart of the defence this season and has not started a league match since August.

“Jamie was immense for us last season -  his arrival helped us massively after a rocky start and he was a big part of the great run we had," said Hereford manager Pete Beadle.

“This season hasn’t worked out for him.

"He’s had some family issues that he’s spoken about on social media, which he’s very active on.

"He came to me after the Salisbury match about some messages he’d received about his performance that weren’t nice and deeply upsetting for him.

"We agreed to see how the month panned out but he hasn’t been getting the game time he wants so we’ve agreed this morning that he’ll go elsewhere.

“Jamie’s hugely grateful for the opportunity he’s had here and the experience of the last year has been something he and his family will never forget, but he’s decided his future lies elsewhere and I would like to wish him the very best for wherever that may be and so now the search begins for another centre back to come in as soon as possible.”