DEFENDER Nathan Peprah-Annan has left Dorchester Town after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

The former Tottenham Hotspur trainee and England Under-16 international made 17 appearances for the Magpies but has struggled to adapt to life on the South Coast and has been suffering with personal problems, which have affected his training and form in general.

Director of football Shaun Brooks said: "It's a shame that things have not worked out for Nathan as he is a very good defender and has a lot to offer.

"The lad has had some personal problems though and is also a bit home sick, so a move back to London was in the best interest for both him and the club. I am hopeful that he will be fixed up with a London-based club fairly soon."

With Peprah-Annan's departure comes the arrival of left-sided defender Sonny Cobbs on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Brooks watched the 19-year-old in action during Albion's reserve match away at Millwall yesterday and agreed terms to bring the highly-rated youngster to the Avenue Stadium.

Cobbs, who has played regularly for the Seagulls' reserve side, is primarily an attacking full back but is also comfortable in the centre of defence.

The teenager has already enjoyed a successful three-month loan spell at Ryman Premier League outfit Worthing this season, the side Dorchester beat at the second time of asking in Tuesday night's FA Trophy third qualifying round replay.

Brooks added: "Sonny is a good size and a feisty defender. He is highly thought of by Brighton manager Dean Wilkins, who is confident he will have a big impact on us."

Brighton's first team squad will be training at the Avenue Stadium tomorrow (1.30pm) in preparation for their FA Cup second round tie at Torquay United on Saturday. The session is open to public viewing.