Clear Out at Molineux
By: Matt | May 9th, 2008
Today Wolves released a list of players not retained or transfer listed. Most are to be expected but there are a few surprises in there.
Outs – Gary Breen, now out of contract will not be offered a new one, whilst Jay Bothroyd, Stephen Elliott, Rob Edwards, Darren Potter and Darren Ward have all been placed on the transfer list. This follows yesterday’s news that Freddy Eastwood has also been placed on the transfer list. I’m currently writing a piece on the whole Freddy Eastwood saga which I hope to put online tomorrow. Kevin Kyle, Darron Gibson and Graham Stack, all currently on loan at Molineux will return to their parent clubs.
Staying – Jody Craddock is staying, the club deciding to take up their option on a one year contract. Another player who also maybe staying at Molineux is left winger turned full back turned left winger (again), Michael Gray.
That makes the full list of all players that could possibly be leaving Molineux quite large:
Gary Breen
Jay Bothroyd
Freddy Eastwood
Rob Edwards
Stephen Elliott
Darron Gibson
Kevin Kyle
Keith Lowe
Kevin O’Connor
Darren Potter
Denes Rosa
Graham Stack
Darren Ward
The list shows that Mick McCarthy is certainly not afraid to move on players that he has signed, however recent. It seems that he is really looking to reshape the side next season, around a solid, established nucleus. I think many will see this list as a positive move that gives hope for next season.
I was surprised but pleased to see the list included Potter (ok, but just not effective) and Elliott (can very very effective but too injury prone). A little disappointed but not surprised that Bothroyd and Edwards are moving on. Can be a great player on his day but often seems dis-interested, an opinion that has followed him throughout his career. Edwards always looked a very good centre half, and was a key player in our unbeaten run towards the end of last season. Unfortunately he has spent most of this season injured and on the sidelines. I was also a little surprised to see Breen on the list. His very close relationship with McCarthy seemed to take a wobble after the Southampton home game, when an argument broke out in the tunnel between them after the injury time equaliser. I still think he would have been a good squad player for next season, his form at the end of this season was pretty solid.
I’m happy that we will discussing a new contract with Michael Gray. His performances, versatility and overall attitude deserve at least another season. Similarly, Craddock’s form, particularly since his return from a spell on loan at Stoke City, means that his new contract is both welcome and not a surprise. As for Freddy Eastwood, we’ll discuss that over teh next few days…
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