WORCESTER City have confirmed that four more first-team players have left the football club as the rebuild continues ahead of the 2023/24 season. 

On Tuesday, it was announced that left-back Dan Okojie, centre-half Jordan Stoddart, wing-back George Baker and central midfielder James Douglas have moved on. 

They follow regulars such as captain Aaron Roberts and playmaker Billy Shaw out of the exit door at Claines Lane following the miserable 2022/23 campaign. 

City finished 17th in the Midland Football League Premier, just two places above the relegation zone and manager Chris Cornes warned that big changes were going to be made. 

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And those changes will come as a shock for some City supporters. Okojie was one of City's better performers during his spell last season and Douglas has been a regular in the squad for the past couple of years. 

Worcester News: Dan Okojie has had two stints at Worcester City, but is moving on again after the difficult 2022/23 seasonDan Okojie has had two stints at Worcester City, but is moving on again after the difficult 2022/23 season (Image: Through The Lens)

Former Raiders and Bewdley Town centre-half Stoddart has had a long affiliation with City over two spells. He captained the side in Aaron Roberts' absence towards the end of 22/23 but struggled to make an impact on an already shaky defence. 

There has still been no news of re-signings or new players coming in, although the word from the City camp is that those fresh faces will be announced within the week.

With all the outgoings, there looks set to be plenty in through the door as Cornes looks to build a team ready for the 2023/24 Hellenic League Premier campaign. City were moved across from the MFL to the Hellenic by the FA as part of a league reshuffle. 

The City manager should have the funds required to challenge at the top end of the league table next season. Worcester have recently been taken over by new ownership after local businessman and current club director Simon Lancaster bought the Supporters Trust out of their 51% share in the club.

Main sponsors M Pinches & Sons have also doubled their investment ahead of the new campaign, meaning the playing budget is likely to be significantly up from last year.