Players have returned to their mother clubs as the season has ended and loan deals have expired. Gary Harkins, John-Paul Kissock, David Worrall and Joel Byrom have all returned to their parent clubs. Harkins played 22 times for Athletic and scored 5 goals and has returned to St Mirren.
Worrall signed at the same time as Harkins and has returned to Rotherham United who are looking for promotion via the play-offs.
Kissock and Byrom have returned to Macclesfield Town and Preston North End respectively.