LES Afful has departed Taunton Town for Buckland Athletic, joining the Toolstation Western League club for the 2018/19 season.

The attacking midfielder, 34, only started 16 games (eight in the league) for Taunton last season, although he came on as substitute 24 times and became a fans' favourite at the Viridor Stadium.

The former Exeter City, Forest Green Rovers and Truro City player links up with another ex-Peacock, Craig Duff, who has been appointed player-manager at Buckland.

Twelve players signed terms to stay at Taunton for next season, but with Afful departing and Matt Buse's future still to be confirmed, the Peacocks are currently a little thin in the attacking midfield department.

Defender Toby Down and central midfielder Brett Trowbridge are also yet to confirm where they will be next campaign.