BRISTOL Rovers manager Darrell Clarke has dropped a bombshell and told half-a-dozen players that they are no longer required at the League One outfit.

Speaking on the club's website, Clarke said: "Mark McChrystal, Liam Lawrence, Jermaine Easter, Will Puddy, Tyler Lyttle and Jay Malpas are the players involved and I have told them that they will no longer be considered for selection for the first team.

“It was a tough decision to make, but by making it now it gives these players, who remain under contract with Bristol Rovers, the opportunity to find themselves a new club.”