Sheppey United release midfielder Jordy Ndozid after signing ex-Gillingham youngster Josh Chambers while assistant manager Geoff Record hails Leyton Orient loanee Aaron Archibald

Assistant manager Geoff Record has wished Jordy Ndozid well after the midfielder was released by Sheppey.

Ndozid leaves the Ites after making 26 appearances this season, scoring once and providing three assists.

With ex-Gills prospect Josh Chambers joining from Chatham and making his debut in a 1-0 defeat against Ramsgate at the weekend, boss Ernie Batten had a decision to make.

“We’d like to thank Jordy for his services,” said Record.

“He’s a brilliant lad and we wish him good luck wherever he decides to play his football.

“We’ve just signed Josh Chambers and he was as good as anyone in our side on Saturday, and he put in a shift.

“We’ve signed a midfield player and let one go and that’s football. Josh is a decent signing. He looks a good footballer to me and he’s only a young man.

“I know he’s got a bit of a background and when he was younger he was predicted to push on.

“He’s only 21 now, so he’s got plenty of football in front of him. It’s up to him to get his head down and nail a place in non-league football.”

Record believes teenage loanees Aaron Archibald and Jimmy Heasman will only benefit from first-team football with the Ites.

The pair, both 17, were handed their full debuts against Isthmian South East leaders Ramsgate, a match Sheppey lost 1-0 to a Jefferson Aibangbee goal.

Defender Archibald, on loan from Leyton Orient, fared well against 40-goal striker Joe Taylor, and Gills youth Heasman player put in a good shift up top before cramping up after taking a knock to the calf.

“I was delighted with our two 17-year-olds,” said Record.

“We took a bit of a gamble by playing them both.

“Aaron, the lad from Orient, was up against Joe Taylor and, to be quite honest, he was brilliant.

“Joe Taylor is the best