Selby Town have admitted that the departure of top goalscorer Daniel Gray is a "wrench" but say he goes to near neighbours Tadcaster Albion with their best wishes.

Gray, who has scored nine goals this season despite limited opportunities at the Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium, has returned to one of his former clubs who currently top the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division.

Secretary Tommy Arkley said: "Danny showed he still had goal threat with a solid display against Tadcaster in our recent West Riding Cup clash.

"His goals were instrumental in steering Selby Town away from the relegation trap door when he arrived, scoring fifteen goals in that campaign, and last season he bagged nineteen goals and quickly became a fans favourite.

"Limited opportunities this season has hampered his strike rate this season but he managed nine goals, meaning altogether he scored 43 goals including three hat-tricks and a brace ten times, not to mention many assists.

"So it was a wrench to see him go but he goes with the club's blessing and best wishes.

"I am certain that he will strengthen Tadcaster's tightening grip on the title.

"As for Selby Town, they have to fight on and with a top four spot fading they have to start turning things round to pull away from the bottom half at least."