Gary McCann has announced that midfielder Dean Cracknell has decided to step away from football for the time being.

Cracknell, who returned to Hendon in the early autumn after not playing in the early part of the season, has a young family and he has found it difficult to combine football, family and a very busy work schedule.

"Dean told me when he returned to us that he hoped he could play football and enjoy his work and family life," said manager Gary McCann, "but he has really struggled to juggle all three.

"We understand Dean's predicament and reluctantly have let him take time off and we thank him for his efforts in his second spell with the club."