Ex-Preston North End skipper John Welsh leaves Grimsby Town

Welsh joined the Mariners last summer after being released by North End.

The 35-year-old midfielder made 12 starts and five substitute appearances, with his last game coming at the end of January.

He signed a two-year contract when he signed for Grimsby but came to a agreement to leave the club on Wednesday.

Welsh spent six years with Preston and was in the side which won the League One play-off final at Wembley in 2015.