Nathan Fisher has been handed a free transfer by Darlington.

He was put on the transfer list soon after the beginning of the season, but there have been no takers for the former Gateshead striker, who has fallen down the pecking order at Quakers.

Last night's 7-1 win saw 17-year-old forward Matty Pennal named on the bench ahead of Fisher, whose final appearance as a sub came in last Saturday's 2-0 win at Ossett Town.

Fisher said: "I'd like to thank the fans for their support as I appreciate it and I'm sorry I didn't work out. I hope the club returns to where it should be."

His only goal this campaign came in the 7-0 win over Kendal Town, his tenth for the club in 41 appearances, many as a sub, after joining in September 2013.

Quakers had to wait several weeks before they could select Fisher as a protracted wait for international clearance, following a spell playing in Thailand, delayed his Darlington debut.