Sittingbourne have been forced to release Joe Vines.

The 1-0 FA Cup loss to Andover at Bourne Park proved costly for the Brickies as the defender was released after just a fortnight.

The 29-year-old former AFC Wimbledon, Lewes and Bromley man had attracted the interest of Maidstone last week.

Bourne remain winless, albeit unbeaten, ahead of tomorrow’s (Saturday) Ryman League Division 1 South trip to Bognor.