We have confirmed our retained list following the conclusion of our 2019-20 Vanarama National League season.
Ten players remain under contract for the forthcoming campaign, while seven others have been offered the opportunity to extend their stay at Meadow Lane.
Sadly, however, five players have been released following the expiration of their contracts and our manager Neal Ardley has praised the contributions they have made towards the club’s resurgence.
“This is always the toughest day in a manager’s calendar, but it’s especially difficult this year as we are saying goodbye to great lads who have given their absolute all to the cause,” said Ardley.
“The relationship I have with these boys goes beyond that of a typical manager and player. They have all bought into mine and the club’s philosophy and helped take us to a play-off final and an FA Trophy semi, achievements we could only have dreamed of at this stage last year.
“Unfortunately football is a cruel sport and disappointing news is par for the course in any player’s career. All I can do is publicly thank each of them for their efforts and wish them all the very best for the future.”
Under contract
Tiernan Brooks
Enzio Boldewijn
Damien McCrory
Jim O’Brien
Connell Rawlinson
Callum Roberts
Sam Slocombe
Wes Thomas
Ben Turner
Kyle Wootton
Out of contract, offered new deal
Richard Brindley
Kristian Dennis
Michael Doyle
Dion Kelly-Evans
Alex Lacey
Joe McDonnell
Sam Osborne
Out of contract, released
Zoumana Bakayogo
Regan Booty
Tom Crawford
Mitch Rose
Scott Wilson
Loan players returning to clubs
Joel Bagan
Adam Long
Out of contract, released ahead of play-off campaign
Owen Betts
Pierce Bird
Remaye Campbell
Max Culverwell
Declan Dunn
Ross Fitzsimons
Alex Howes
Tyreece Kennedy-Williams
Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain
Matt Tootle
Nathan Tyson
Sam Graham (loan)
Sean Shields (loan)