FORMER York City striker Richard Brodie has left Boston United after just three games.

Brodie, who was released by the Minstermen five weeks ago, had initially joined the National League North club on a deal until the end of the season.

But Boston manager Adam Murray has now terminated his contract, citing an 'internal matter' at the Jakemans Stadium.

Brodie, 29, joined York for the second time in his career last summer and scored goals in five consecutive games during August and September.

He had scored 37 goals in his last full season at the club (2009-10) and stood at number 11 in the club's list of all-time leading marksmen.

But when Gary Mills replaced Jackie McNamara as manager at Bootham Crescent in October, Brodie was deemed surplus-to-requirements and sent on loan to National League rivals Macclesfield Town where he collected his tenth yellow card of the season.

He returned to York on New Year's Day but was released by 'mutual consent' on January 11 and joined Boston 24 hours later.

He made his debut for the Pilgrims in a 2-0 victory over Bradford Park Avenue, missed a penalty on his second appearance against Tamworth, and made his final appearance in a 3-0 defeat against Harrogate Town on February 4.

His place in Boston's attack was filled by player-coach Karl Hawley for Tuesday night's 3-1 victory over Chorley.

Manager Murray refused to reveal the full story behind Brodie's departure saying only: "Richard's contract has been terminated; an internal matter that the club's dealing with."