AFC Telford United confirm four senior departures in wake of play-off success
AFC Telford United have confirmed the departure of four first team players in their 2025 retained list.
After achieving promotion to the National League North through the Southern Central Premier play-offs the Bucks are one of the final clubs to announce their retained list.
And Kevin Wilkin has made the decision to allow defenders Ellis Myles and Steffan Jones, midfielder Byron Moore and forward Ellis Brown to move on ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Myles, 32, joined the club in 2023 from Kettering Town in a move that saw him reunite with his former Brackley Town boss Wilkin at New Bucks Head.
The full back made over 80 appearances for Telford, including 36 last season as they secured promotion back to step two.
In a post on social media platform ‘X’ Myles said: “After nine incredible years with the gaffer – seven at Brackley and two at Telford – it’s time to say goodbye for now. One FA Trophy win and a play-off victory, what a journey it’s been.”
He added: "A massive thank you to the Telford supporters who backed me from day one. Your support has meant the world.”
Long-serving midfielder Byron Moore will also depart New Bucks Head after more than three years at Telford, initially joining when the club was in the National League North.
Moore, 36, played 109 games and scored ten goals for the Bucks, including three in the 2024/25 season.
Ellis Brown joined Telford in December 2023 following his release from Scottish side Hamilton Academical, who had spent a reported £100,000 to sign the forward from Boreham Wood 12 months earlier.
The winger made over 50 appearances during his time in Shropshire, scoring five goals.
Welsh defender Jones, 19, will also be leaving the club after an injury-hit two years at the club.
Meanwhile, the Bucks have confirmed four pre-season friendlies as part of Wilkin's preparations for 2025/26.
Telford will start on the road at former Southern League Central rivals Harborough Town for a warm-up clash in Leicester on July 12.
Then Telford welcome county neighbours Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday, July 15 to the SEAH Stadium. The following weekend (Saturday, July 19) takes the Bucks to Shifnal Town, newly-promoted to step four, for another local clash.
Telford then host Cymru Premier side Connah's Quay Nomads the following Saturday, July 26.
There remains friendlies to be confirmed on Tuesday, July 22, the following July 29 and Saturday, August 2.
