11 players in the squad (for some reason transfermarkt didn't list Jamal Lowe) out of contract or loan agreement expiring by 1st July. Almost half of the 1st team squad and many of those in critical positions.
Humphreys, Sagoe Jr, Patino and Ashby won't be missed.
Placheta has potential but plays like a raw 17 year old, all energy and no end product.
Rushworth will be a big miss, Fisher is the only other senior keeper on our books. Priority position for a replacement
Paterson continues to be an enigma, some games he seems unplayable others you forget he is playing.
Allen has shown that he can run a midfield and does wonders for maintaining our tempo but huge concerns over his ability to stay fit.
Walsh similar to Allen, has genuine talent and his screamer last weekend was a reminder. Just can't stay fit.
Naughton played well when Key was injured but at 36 next season he will find it harder and harder to play 90 minutes when needed.
Lowe blows hot and cold, but has ended the season strongly.
Then we have the players not out of contract but clearly not up to what we need.
Fisher was a terrible purchase made to appease RM, weak in his box and prone to howlers signing him led to Benda leaving.
Fulton last season played his way back into contention after being shown the door by Russ. This season is anonymous and a passenger.
Yates might have 9 goals but is clearly the wrong fit for us. Is never an outlet, rarely involved in play and often you forget he is on the pitch.
Wood has a frustrating tendancy to just put his foot on the ball and completely slow things down.
Kukharevych is the international man of mystery. When we were completely misfiring in attack he still couldn't get a game.
Cabango would've been on this part of the list but the change to a back 4 and partnership with Darling has seen us getting the best of him
Cooper had a great breakout season last year under RM but like Fulton has gone backwards at an alarming rate.
The players that are left in the squad that I would build a team around are Key, Darling, Cabango, Tymon, Grimes, Abdulai, Ronald and Ginnelly. If he kicks on after recovering from injury then I would certainly include Parker in that list.
That leaves us for me with the need of a new goalkeeper first and foremost. Fisher is absolutely not Championship first choice standard.
After that we need to agree short term/pay as you play deals for Allen and Walsh and try to flog Yates and Wood.
After THAT we need another winger who can ideally play on the left.
After THAT we need a striker with pace who fits the LW style of play and that won't be cheap.
Utilising the loan market after that to fill gaps in the squad and provide competition will also be crucial.
