No disrespect to Coopy Rockin, but I think the Manager realised that at 37 years of age, Coopy was not the quickest player out of the blocks anymore when confronted by a nippy forward at SLP level. The times he was caught out in those situations last season invariably saw him bringing the guy down in a dangerous position. Agreed we will miss his experience at the back, but we have Tindle, Preecy and Shane who are much younger models, all who can step into that role. Personally I would like to see Preecy as Team Captain next season. As the manager has indicated, the bulk of last season's squad have agreed in principle to re-sign, and with the youngsters coming through, and perhaps the addition of a prolific striker (if only Nick McCottee was available - what a player), I think we have the makings of a good squad.

Sorry to see Coupe go too, his experience was valuable in every game he played for us, even if he is past his best now. Lost him for a large chunk of the season thanks to an unpunished foul by our old player Ashley Williams. It would seem that we did make him an offer, but he wanted more... if you read between the lines of the G&H report of an interview with Collier.