Gardner has made two substitute appearances for Crewe Alexandra

Striker Danny Gardner will not been offered a new contract by Crewe Alexandra at the end of the season.

Gardner, who signed from non-league Flixton in February, has made just two appearances for the League Two club.

"I've reluctantly let him go because I still feel that he could become a decent player somewhere," manager Dario Gradi told BBC Radio Stoke.

"I can't bring in another 'maybe'. If I'm bringing anyone else in, I need to feel he's going to make a challenge."

Gardner is one of two non-league strikers to sign for Crewe since the turn of the year.

Jordan Connerton was immediately loaned back to Lancaster following his move in March and will join-up with the rest of the Alex squad when they return for pre-season training.

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