Harriott, who joined the National League club towards the end of last season as they fought to retain their status but ultimately failed, took to social media to air his frustration after claiming he is still waiting to receive £700 in expenses.

The 32-year-old said the amount itself was not the issue, but the principle behind it.

"Braintree Town FC somehow still owe me money from last season," Harriott wrote.

"Never a concrete answer to when I'm receiving what I'm owed... baffled. It's only £700 but it's the principle.

"This is why I don't like signing non-contracts at football clubs."

The former Royals winger joined Braintree Town in March and made five appearances for the club.

He said that he had sacrificed time with his family and played through injury in a bid to help the club.

"I went into Braintree backend of last season to try and help them stay up," he added.

"Committed time away from my family and put my commitment towards the club and played through a minor injury.

"I've filled out expenses forms and still nothing as per usual.

"Any young players or older players just know what you're getting into because it's a shambles."

Harriott made 29 senior appearances for Reading between 2016 and 2019, scoring four goals during his time at the Select Car Leasing Stadium - he joined the club from his boyhood club Charlton Athletic, where he made 95 appearances, in 2016 for an undisclosed fee.