MAGPIES skipper Paul Fleming, 34, who spent five seasons at Chorley in two spells from 1995, is among the Victory Park exodus.

Fellow defender Mike Wallace, who also rejoined the Magpies when Wright picked up the managerial reins again three years ago is set also leave.

Others to go are Graham Hicks, Simon Kay and Damian Corcoran, and midfield men Neil Mitchell, David Sutch and David Leaver.

Mitchell, Kay and Corcoran were all long-term injury victims. Molyneaux has appointed Mark Cox, a qualified FA coach, as the reserve team manager.

The name of Cox's assistant will be announced shortly.

Dave Haslam was assistant to former manager Ken Wright and was tipped to take charge of the new reserve team but declined Molyneaux's offer.

"Dave is looking at other options.

"I wish him all the best wherever his career takes him.

"He has served Chorley well," said the Chorley manager.