MANAGER Carl Heeley insists he and Sean Geddes parted on “good terms” after his unsuccessful second spell at Worcester City.

Geddes rejoined City with high hopes of recapturing the form he produced during the 2014-15 campaign when he scored important goals in their memorable FA Cup run.

However, less than two months after returning to the Blue and Whites, the former Manchester United trainee has agreed with Heeley to find a new club.

It is the second time the 24-year-old has left Worcester in the past nine months having moved to Stourbridge midway through last season.

But Heeley said he had not fallen out with Geddes over his departure despite the new season, which starts on Saturday, being just around the corner.

“When you look at what he did against Coventry City and Scunthorpe (in the FA Cup), you have to be optimistic,” Heeley said.

“But it has not worked out how we thought it would and it’s good for Sean to go and get games.

“We have both been honest about that, so we had a chat and parted on good terms.”

Heeley added: “I have been in the game for a long time and know what it is all about, so nothing is going to surprise me anymore.

“I try not to fall out with anybody and hopefully that’s the case with Sean and he goes with our best wishes and thanks for his efforts with us.”

Geddes is believed to now be trying to win a deal at Northern League side Rushall Olympic.

Another returning player Matt Birley, who appeared to have quit competitive football two years ago due to a consistent groin problem, has been on trial this summer.

The midfielder scored a stunning free-kick in City’s 5-1 defeat to Aston Villa last month and Heeley hinted he may have a future at the club.

“Matt has had his critics but I am not one of them. I really rate him and know what he is capable of,” Heeley said.

“But he has had two years out of the game, so let’s nurture him along and if he does (want to play) then we are more than happy to give him an opportunity at City.

“He had a persistent groin problem and they could not find anything wrong with it.

“But he has come back and has not had a recurrence of the problem, which is good.”