Now that the season has been knocked on the head, I suspect our released and retained list won't be too far behind.
With that in mind, I've put my thoughts below.
Players who are out of contract:
Maxwell - We've offered him a new deal but on less money. Done better than I expected, but he's never stuck anywhere for long and I think he'll go.
Howard - Will be released and end up at Salford.
Mafoumbi - He's been unlucky and will be released.
Sims - I'm not sure if he's out of contract or under contract to be honest, but he'll be retained either way.
Turton - I'd give him a 1+1 deal. He's better than people give him credit for and I think Critchley could get the best out of him. His versatility is also a big + as we just don't know how coronavirus could affect the squad going forward.
Nottingham - He's not as bad as people make out, but he'll be released.
Graham - Guessing that he's out of contract. Will be offered a 1+1 but may walk as he's enjoyed playing senior football over in Ireland.
Spearing - I think he's overrated, but I think we'll offer him a 1+1 deal.
Feeney - We have a one year option on him and I think we'll take it up despite question marks over how he might fit into Critchley's style of play.
Scannell - We won't take up his option.
Ceesay - Will be released. A non-league player.
Gnanduillet - We'll offer him a new deal but he'll reject it and sign for a London based Championship team. This is his level though.
Weston - We'll be desperate to keep him and may to offer him a role in the matchday eighteen to do so.
Loan players:
Alnwick - Will sign permanently.
Bola - Back to Boro.
Heneghan - Think we'll be in the box seat to sign him. This is his level.
Moore - Back to Bristol City.
Dewsbury-Hall - Will have Championship suitors (loan) you'd imagine.
Ronan - Back to Wolves.
Under contract:
Boney - Will be sent packing, either permanently or on loan.
Howe - Will be a player Critchley targets to develop you'd imagine.
Husband - Career defining year for him coming up.
MacDonald - Same as Howe.
Thorniley - Same as Howe.
Edwards - Squad depth.
Virtue - Think he could thrive under Critchley.
Garrity - Same as Howe.
Devitt - May have to pay him off, otherwise think we'll struggle to move him on.
Ward - Same as Husband. Needs a full pre-season.
Kaikai - Should thrive in Critchley's set-up.
Shaw - Does Critchley rate him? If so he'll stick around, if not he'll be on loan in the non-league.
Fonz - Squad player.
Hardie - I don't rate him but his form at Plymouth means Critchley will take a good look.
Nuttall - Same as Howe.
Madine - Squad player.
Yussuf - May have to pay him off otherwise I think we'll struggle to move him on.
Bange - There's something to work with with him. Wouldn't be surprised to see him out on loan. I'm guessing he's under contract by the way.
With that in mind, I've put my thoughts below.
Players who are out of contract:
Maxwell - We've offered him a new deal but on less money. Done better than I expected, but he's never stuck anywhere for long and I think he'll go.
Howard - Will be released and end up at Salford.
Mafoumbi - He's been unlucky and will be released.
Sims - I'm not sure if he's out of contract or under contract to be honest, but he'll be retained either way.
Turton - I'd give him a 1+1 deal. He's better than people give him credit for and I think Critchley could get the best out of him. His versatility is also a big + as we just don't know how coronavirus could affect the squad going forward.
Nottingham - He's not as bad as people make out, but he'll be released.
Graham - Guessing that he's out of contract. Will be offered a 1+1 but may walk as he's enjoyed playing senior football over in Ireland.
Spearing - I think he's overrated, but I think we'll offer him a 1+1 deal.
Feeney - We have a one year option on him and I think we'll take it up despite question marks over how he might fit into Critchley's style of play.
Scannell - We won't take up his option.
Ceesay - Will be released. A non-league player.
Gnanduillet - We'll offer him a new deal but he'll reject it and sign for a London based Championship team. This is his level though.
Weston - We'll be desperate to keep him and may to offer him a role in the matchday eighteen to do so.
Loan players:
Alnwick - Will sign permanently.
Bola - Back to Boro.
Heneghan - Think we'll be in the box seat to sign him. This is his level.
Moore - Back to Bristol City.
Dewsbury-Hall - Will have Championship suitors (loan) you'd imagine.
Ronan - Back to Wolves.
Under contract:
Boney - Will be sent packing, either permanently or on loan.
Howe - Will be a player Critchley targets to develop you'd imagine.
Husband - Career defining year for him coming up.
MacDonald - Same as Howe.
Thorniley - Same as Howe.
Edwards - Squad depth.
Virtue - Think he could thrive under Critchley.
Garrity - Same as Howe.
Devitt - May have to pay him off, otherwise think we'll struggle to move him on.
Ward - Same as Husband. Needs a full pre-season.
Kaikai - Should thrive in Critchley's set-up.
Shaw - Does Critchley rate him? If so he'll stick around, if not he'll be on loan in the non-league.
Fonz - Squad player.
Hardie - I don't rate him but his form at Plymouth means Critchley will take a good look.
Nuttall - Same as Howe.
Madine - Squad player.
Yussuf - May have to pay him off otherwise I think we'll struggle to move him on.
Bange - There's something to work with with him. Wouldn't be surprised to see him out on loan. I'm guessing he's under contract by the way.
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