Sittingbourne manager Reece Prestedge lets players go as part of squad refresh as others return from injury alongside new signings

Sittingbourne have let several players go after refreshing the squad following an early-season injury crisis.

The Brickies have released Skye Salmon, Samson Uwandu and Noor Mbaza Samuel, while Kieron Agbebi has joined AFC Greenwich Borough on dual-registration.

George Rees, meanwhile, has returned to Bromley at the end of his loan spell.

Sittingbourne appear to be over their injury problems, with midfielder Luke Woodward set to return for this Saturday’s home game against Steyning Town.

And with the recent arrival of defender Edgar Junior Velasquez alongside midfielder Jay Beckford and striker Mitch May, back for their second and third spells respectively, manager Reece Prestedge has streamlined the squad.

“With the injuries we’ve had, we’ve had to bring players in, and that means moving others on,” said Prestedge.

“We thank all the players for their efforts.

“Unfortunately, it’s part and parcel of football at this time of the season. You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do.”

The squad appears to be where Prestedge wants it as Sittingbourne prepare to meet Steyning at Woodstock.

And that will be crucial as the Brickies look to establish themselves in the Isthmian South East top seven.

They were flying in the opening weeks, winning five and drawing one of their first six games, before injuries took hold.

It’s time to go on another run in a competitive division.

Prestedge said: “It’s a starting 16 once everyone’s fit, and I think you need that if you’re pushing for the top seven spots because the league is definitely stronger, definitely more competitive, and there’s no teams you can have a bad mindset against.

“You’ve got to give credit to every team that’s pushing because you want to be in a competitive league.

“That’s