Callum Powell preparing for 'new chapter' as Kettering Town departure is confirmed
Kettering Town have announced the departure of attacker Callum Powell.
The much-travelled 30-year-old rejoined the Poppies from Braintree Town in December, 2024, having previously spent two seasons with the club at the start of the decade.
A firm fans' favourite, former Northampton Town trainee Powell was part of the Poppies team that reached the Pitching-In Southern League Premier Central play-offs in the past two campaigns.
He had injury issues last term, but still made 20 appearances for Kettering, scoring three times.
His final appearance for the club came as a late substitute in the 2-0 win over Stratford Town on March 3.
Powell wrote on social media: "As I move on to a new chapter, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone at Kettering Town.
"To the fans, coaches, staff, and especially George and Fabs - thank you for your support.
"The club has been incredible to me and the way the club has been run so professionally in my time, bodes well for the future.
"I am genuinely excited, as should the fans be, in the direction of where the club is going.
"I will be supporting from a far and watching the journey.
"Kettering Town is a club which I hold closely after doing so much for me on both occasions for which I’ll always be grateful.
"After suffering a long-term injury shortly after returning, things didn’t unfold as any of us had hoped, but the support I received throughout my recovery helped me get back doing what I love.
"I leave feeling fit, strong, and excited for what comes next. I wish the club every success for the season ahead.
"I will be supporting from afar."
A club statement read: "We would like to wish a warm farewell to one of our own.
"Callum has been a player we admired and worked hard to get in the building, we thank him for his efforts and want to wish him the best moving forward.
"Callum will always have a place he can call home at KTFC."