The former Burnley player has struggled to make an impact in the North End first team since a serious knee injury two years ago although he has been deputising for the injured Graham Alexander in recent games.
Manager David Moyes though has brought in an immediate replacement, signing Derek Collins, 31, from Scottish side Hibernian in a three month deal.
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