This from the OS:
Manager Peter Beadle has mutually agreed to release Mark Preece this afternoon.
The 30 year old joined the Bulls at the start of last November, and started five of the six matches so far this season. Peter told us: "Mark's done well in his time here but, having moved house further away from Edgar Street, he has had issues with travelling to matches and training since we resumed in the summer.
"We both agreed that, with four other central defenders at the club currently, he was probably better off finding somewhere more local to him."