Work forces Thompson to leave Hornets

HORNETS forward Warren Thompson has been released from his contract with immediate effect.

Due to a change in work circumstances, Thompson will be unable to commit to the full weekly training programme which has been set by the coaching staff for 2017.

Thompson, 26, has led the line in two promotion

‘We must not forget the contribution he has made in his four seasons’

campaigns over a being up front with the somewhere where he can We recognise that a four-year period and the coaching staff. manage both work and player’s job and career reliable prop forward “We are at a new level rugby under less pressure comes first. Rugby league played 99 games, scoring now where the and we wish him well and is a short career and 14 tries. commitment needs to the door is open for a players have to look long

Hornets head coach match the level of return in the future. term. Warren leaves with Alan Kilshaw said: “It’s competition we are in. “We are not actively our best wishes and he with reluctance and regret Warren has been up front seeking a replacement as I and his family will always we allow Warren to leave and told us that he can’t feel we have a plenty of be welcome back at The and we must not forget give that commitment due depth in that position but Crown Oil Arena.” the contribution he has to changes in his funds are available if we As part of Thompson’s made to the club in his Kilshaw admitted that employment decide we need another release terms, he will be four seasons, making 99 the pressure of work life circumstances and his body down the track.” unable to sign for another appearances and and Championship rugby honesty is commendable. Chairman Mark Wynn Kingstone Press achieving two league is difficult and “I’m sure he will added: “We are obviously Championship club in promotions.” praised Thompson for continue to play sad to see Warren leave. 2017.

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