Former Wolves and Leicester City 'Player of the Year' now free agent at 36

The veteran defender has been released by Solihull Moors, just days after a second defeat at Wembley Stadium within the space of a week. Bromley ran out victors on penalties in the National League play-off final on May 5 before Gateshead claimed the FA Trophy - also after a shootout - to break Solihull hearts.

Stearman didn’t feature in either fixture but he was part of the squad for the FA Trophy final. That proved to be his last matchday experience with Solihull as the Moors have confirmed their retained list and Stearman was among those being allowed to seek pastures new.

Solihull’s director of football, Stephen Ward, explained the decision. “I'd like to personally thank each and every player for their efforts during the past season and I wish those who will not continue with us all the best for the future.

“The players who remain under contract and those who have been offered new deals represent a great starting point for the 2024/25 season. We will be building around them as we look to improve year on year in line with the football culture and strategy that we have put in place,” Ward said.

It awaits to be seen where Stearman will go next or if retirement is the route. But whatever happens, he can be considered a great in the EFL having amassed over 500 career appearances, 229 of which were for Wolves.

Stearman was named the Old Gold’s Player of the Year for the 2014/15 season and he played a key role as Wanderers won the 2008/09 Championship, as well as the 2013/14 League One.

The now 36-year-old claimed the Player of the Year accolade at Leicester the season before he first transferred to Molineux. Stearman lived a boyhood dream as he was born in Wolverhampton and raised in Leicester.