STAR striker Tom Bath has decided to leave Dorchester Town.

Bath's exit will be keenly felt by the Magpies, with the forward contributing 21 goals in his 47 matches at Dorchester.

Bath joined the Magpies from Tiverton Town in 2019 under previous boss Callum Brooks.

Bath's decision comes after manager Robbie Herrera named the forward as a player he wanted to keep for the 2021/22 Southern League season.

The forward in March told Echosport he felt he could improve under Herrera's leadership.

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Dorchester will now have an extra portion of budget available to find a top striker.

Read our interview with Tom Bath in print and online tomorrow.