Paul Ellender was the Pilgrims' club captain last season

Defenders Paul Ellender and Simon Weaver have left Boston United after failing to agree new deals.

Captain Ellender, who was Boston's longest-serving player, has joined Blue Square North rivals Alfreton Town after rejecting a new deal at York Street.

Ellender, 33, who played 275 times for United in seven years, had been with Boston since they were in the League.

Weaver, who had a six-month spell with the Pilgrims, has agreed a deal to join divisional rivals King's Lynn.

Ellender becomes the fourth new face at the Impact Arena following the signings of Danny Mayman, Danny Davidson and Martin McIntosh.