Retained List Announced

Well that list is just the start isn't it. I'd expect that several of those contacted players will be moving on elsewhere in the next couple of months and most won't be sorry to see them go.

Quoted from Gainsbro_Mariner

Would expect Rose, Scannell, Gibson, Williams and Morais to go by either mutual termination or free to join another club.

That players under contract section is a haunting reminder at how bad Holloway's recruitment was and how many stupidly lengthy contracts were seemingly and blindly dished out where most managers would have demanded a trial for a few weeks at the very least

Slightly sad to see Habergham and Lamy go, I'm sure we find suitable and maybe better replacements but those two weren't that bad.

Lamy not good enough, Habergham never fit enough

Quoted from WHYWONTYOULETMESIGNUP

Hope Coke signs, players like him at his age are perfect for that level

I wouldn't write off any of the players we have still under contract, they arent likely to have many offers elsewhere, hurst might be willing to give them another chance, and were playing at a lower level, even though the quality difference isnt always obvious, theres a fair few players who can produce in none league but not in league 2. Bring in some quality around them, a fresh start and a better environment, we could be chanting any one of their names next season

It wouldn't bother me if we were left with only 2 or 3 of those signed for next season. Most have contributed to our relegation.

Having looked at the list it does not mean that those under contract will actually be part of Hurst's plans. It merely means they have a contract for the club to pay their wages. I feel sure that many on the list will never pull on a town shirt again.

Those whose options have been taken up and professional terms offered are the players who Hurst wants. To me, his squad for next season is these 7 plus Macca, LLJ, Wright, and possibly Waterfall and Jackson as squad players, 14 in total.

It does seem contrary to belief on here that Hurst does not fancy Hendrie, but whether he stays along with Hewitt and Coke we will have to wait and see. I'd like to see both Matete and Menayese return but while Menayese might I think Matete will not want to play in the NL.

Finally, it's good to see that Hurst can do what he wishes with his budget to get us promoted. JS and AP have faith in him so let hope and pray Hurst get players he wants and promotion will be our next season.

Gutted about Sisay.

It’s started. Love to see PH going about his work in the summer.

He unearthed some gems previously, and I’m sure we will get some more this summer

Quoted from Heisenberg

What I mean is, those players (who are clearly unwanted) are not in agreement with the severance offers that the club have proposed to them, so as things stand, they are staying. They are under no obligation to leave. I just think you might as well release a list once you have an idea of who might actually be leaving, rather than those who the club is contractually obliged to keep if no agreement is reached.

I remember reading Tony Ford’s autobiography and he just turned up at pre season training despite Buckley telling him he was not in his plans. But he had every right to stay.

I just think you might as well say it how it is - Hurst has already said publicly that Morais, for example, will not play for the club again as he’s not in his plans. The ‘retained’ list doesn’t say that.

In comparison any conversation that Hurst would have with the current squad is nothing compared to the one Buckley would have had to have had with Tony.

Quoted from Abdul19

Gutted about Sisay.

He’s probably more gutted.

Frankly I’m not gutted about any of it.
If anyone had risen above the stench of failure at any point in the last 9 months we would not be faced with the dross of the next year.

Quoted from Abdul19

Gutted about Sisay.

If history teaches us anything it’s that Town should never sign players from Welsh clubs. Chris Jones, Chris Llewelyn, Richard Hope, Touray Sisay. I actually quite liked Marc Goodfellow but even then I can’t ever forgive him for hitting the woodwork at Orient.

Are there any noteable exceptions?