I was always aware of the situation at Luton following consecutive relegations, so the need to balance the books and trim the playing squad came as no surprise to a few of us that our services were no longer needed.

From the playing point of view it’s a real shame what has happened at the club, from beginning to establish ourselves as a championship side to the current situation has been an unbelievable downturn in fortunes, therefore I sincerely hope the club can pick itself up from where they are now.

There was interest from a few clubs in the summer and I had hoped to tie something up and extend my career, but in agreeing a financial package at Luton things got delayed and I missed out.

Coaches and managers need to know what they have got to work with early in pre season and with the season rapidly approaching couldn’t hang on any longer, it’s a shame but understandable, so I found myself for the first time in 22 years taking an August holiday, going away with the family and escaping the English summer (not a bad thing after all!!!)

I am currently considering my options and while a few business opportunities have presented themselves I am certainly not going to close any doors on football.