[Slick_Footwork]

From a nostalgic point of view, it's sad to see Matty Phillips go. Been a good player over the years, particularly in his first few years in the Premier League. The right decision from a footballing point of view.

The thing which surprised me is seeing how many games some of the others players like Reach and Chalobah have played. I realise Reach was a favourite of Bruce, but it never felt like he strung more than a couple of starts together. The fact he played 78 times, as bit part player, shows how big of a squad rebuild we need.

As for the trio we have offered deals to, I'd be very surprised if we're able to retain them all, if any.

The one I'd most like to keep is Kipre, who has been integral in Corberan's philosophy of playing out from the back. I don't think he's Premier League standard defensively, but it wouldn't surprise me if Prem sides come in for him as a squad player. Or even Championship sides with more money.

Bartley it probably depends on the length of contract offered. It also wouldn't surprise me if someone like Luton came in for him. So touch and go.

Mowatt is probably the most likely to stay, mostly because I don't expect as much interest in him. He's a decent player at this level so worth retaining, but at the same time he doesn't excel either defensively or offensively and his main attribute is just being neat. I'd really like to see us introduce someone who offers more going forward in the middle of the park, but would still like to keep him as a squad player.

As for the Grady link, I might be wrong but suspect it's a made up rumour. The fee seems over the odds, the link to West Ham seems unlikely as they've only just announced Lopetegui and finally, I just don't think he's done enough to show he's good enough to return to the Premier League. Don't get me wrong, he's a great lad who is excellent on his day, but he's also looked quite slow and ponderous at times. Sadly those ponderous performances have been more frequent.

Next season's 11 with what we have...

Palmer

Furlong
Ajayi
Taylor
Towsend

Wallace
Yokuslu
Molumby
Grady
Fellows

Maja

With Griffiths, Ashworth, Swift, Dike, Thomas-Asante and Grant in the backburner.

Actually doesn't look that bad going forwards with a strong backup despite the releases. But we would need multiple additions in the defensive and midfield areas.