BRADFORD Park Avenue defender Harry Coates has had his contract with the club cancelled by mutual consent.

The centre back made seven appearances since joining Avenue in the summer, but leaves due to a lack of opportunities at the Horsfall Stadium.

The 21-year-old spent three months of this season on loan at Hyde United, who he is now expected to join permanently.

Coates started five league games, with one substitute appearance, and played his last game in Avenue’s victory at his former club Harrogate Town in the County Cup last month.