Cheltenham Town will consider offers for any of their players as the club's cash crisis continues.

Midfielder Alex Russell, the team's leading assist maker, left to join Exeter City on loan yesterday.

With the club seemingly in financial dire-straits, goalkeeping coach and chief scout Alan Fettis has also lost his job, while boss Martin Allen will be without an assistant as John Brough returns to being youth team manager.

Russell's move to League Two Exeter will become permanent in the summer and he is unlikely to be the last key player to depart the financially stricken club.

"Any approaches will be considered because we have to cut the wage bill," Allen said.

"Letting Alex go was not my decision, but if clubs come in for players, the finances are the most important thing at the moment because bills have to be paid. It's out of my hands and I have to respect the financial position the club is in."

Fettis joined the club last August as a goalkeeping coach and he took on the role of chief scout in November, helping Allen identify potential signings for next season and compiling reports on opposition teams.

"Alan done a sterling job with (goalkeeper) Scott Brown and he has adapted very well to his scouting position," Allen said.

"The scouting network has had to be disbanded and Alan has left in another cost-cutting measure. The current economic climate, which we read about every day, is affecting us."

Brough had been assisting Allen since Bob Bloomer left after 17 years' service in January. The club receive a grant to pay the wages of a youth team manager, but they must be fully qualified so Brough will resume his duties with the Under-18 side.

"We can't afford to bring in a new youth team manager," Allen said. "I will have to go it alone now because I need players to concentrate on their performances. I will work on my own with the players."

Allen has pleaded with fans to keep backing his players, who are without a win in 13 matches and have lost their last six.

"I can understand the fans' frustrations because they work hard for their money and are entitled to their opinion," Allen said. "But I think they have a good understanding of what's been happening and how tight it is financially."