Rainworth Miners Welfare have released defender Nathan Hollingworth and cancelled his registration at the player's own request.

The popular left back missed most of last season through injury, and has struggled to find a place in the side since his recovery this season.

After remaining on the bench as an unused substitute in the midweek victory over Selby Town, Hollingworth spoke to manager Rudy Funk and requested that his registration be cancelled.

Funk said: "Nathan is a player for whom I have the utmost respect, and I could quite understand his wish to move on.

"I would like to say a massive thank-you to him for his contribution to Rainworth. He has been an excellent servant to the club whenever he has been able to play, and whoever gets him will have a very good player.

"I just hope he is able to regain full fitness so that he will be able to enjoy his football once again.

"He is now free to sign for anyone, and if I can do anything to help him find a suitable club then I will be pleased to help him so that he can go and get some football under his belt again."

Meanwhile, a Rainworth XI came from 3-0 down at half time to draw 3-3 with a Church Warsop MW XI in a charity match on Sunday for the Tony Nattriss Memorial Trophy.

Prior to his tragic recent death in a road accident, Tony - brother of former Rainworth player Glen - had received treatment in Nottingham City Hospital renal unit, and the match was arranged in his memory to raise funds for the unit.

A bumper crowd of 305 turned up to Kirklington Road to watch the match, in which both sides included a number of guest players.

Glen played 45 minutes for each side, and ironically finished up on the wrong side of a 3-0 scoreline in each half!

Some ?600 was taken on the gate, and while the final figure is not yet known, it is understood that raffles and other events in the Miners' Welfare Club after the match boosted the total amount raised for the unit to over ?4,000.

Members of Tony's family have expressed their thanks to both clubs for a wonderful event.