Sad News;Plymouth man becomes free agent after releaseFormer Blackpool, Crystal Palace, and Plymouth player to become free agent following release
According to recent reports, a former Blackpool player will be looking for a new club during the summer transfer window.
Former Blackpool midfielder Stuart O’Keefe has been released by non-league club Aldershot Town.]
The 33-year-old’s one-year contract has not been renewed, and he will leave the Shots at the end of the 2023-24 season. Aldershot is moving on seven players, including Zain Walker, Alex MacAllister, Ethan Burnett, Tommy Willard, Jasper Sheik, and Finlay Westen, all of whom have been told their careers lie elsewhere.
O’Keefe was appointed as Aldershot’s captain upon his arrival but was limited to 19 appearances, missing parts of their campaign and now they will taking a different approach as they bid to break in to the play-off places next season.
In a farewell message to the former Seasiders star and the others going, Aldershot said: “Everyone at the club would like to thank all of the players that are now leaving the club for their hard work and efforts during their time with the Shots, and we wish them all the best in the future!”
O’Keefe’s stay at Aldershot marked his first foray into non-league football. His 16-year career has been spent primarily in the Championship and League One, with one season in the Premier League with Crystal Palace.
In a farewell message to the former Seasiders star and the others going, Aldershot said: “Everyone at the club would like to thank all of the players that are now leaving the club for their hard work and efforts during their time with the Shots, and we wish them all the best in the future!”
O’Keefe’s stay at Aldershot marked his first foray into non-league football. His 16-year career has been spent primarily in the Championship and League One, with one season in the Premier League with Crystal Palace.
