Preston footballer and Love Island contestant Jamie Allen leaves Halifax Town FC

27-year-old Jamie Allen was playing for Halifax Town FC when he entered the famous villa, but it appears his journey with the club has ended not long after his Love Island journey has.

The news was announced by his former club on Wednesday afternoon.

What did Halifax Town say?

A spokesperson said: “FC Halifax Town and Jamie Allen have mutually agreed to release Jamie from his contract and he has left the Club. FC Halifax Town would like to thank Jamie for his contribution to the Football Club and wish him all the best in the future”.

What has Jamie said?

The footballer turned reality star has yet to say anything publicly about the career move.

What have the public said?

@Nwrighty18: “Hope it was worth it Jamie lad, a weeks worth on TV and another week of Interviews from Magazines and that will be your lot."

@shayman1963: “Should have been done as soon as he went AWOL. What a shame a decent player who the club stood by when he had bad injuries.”

@BigAl_2: Guy is quitting his football career to make guest appearances at student nights for 3 months and then spend the next year or two promoting teeth whitening strips and George at Asda men's range.”

@sam26457460: “U guys are yet to score a goal as rooted to the bottom of the table, i think u need him more than he needs u”

@SamualMykola: “Wouldn’t have minded having him back tbf. All the best Jamie”