Paul Honey, who finished the 2007-2008 season two games short of his 350th senior appearance, is among ten players that manager Paul Doswell will not be retaining for the coming season as he overhauls his squad. 25-year-old Honey graduated through the youth team to make his senior debut in December 2000 and was Player of the Year in season 2001-2002. Club chairman Bruce Elliott said: ''We have spoken to Paul, who feels that the time is perhaps right for him to move on. It is a completely amicable parting, and we thank Paul for his superb service to the club.'' Also failing to feature in the new manager's plans are centre back John Scarborough, twice voted Player of the Year, and goalkeeper Phil Wilson, both of whom have made over 150 appearances for the club. Bruce said: ''It is of course sad when we have to release popular players, but Paul Doswell felt that he could not offer John or Phil, or indeed any of the other players who have been released, the guarantee of regular first team football next season. Both have contributed greatly to the team over the past few seasons, and have been excellent clubmen, and we are sorry to see them go.'' The list is completed by defender Jamie Whisken, midfielders Bashiru Alimi, Nicky Greene, Uzo Opara, Jason Goodchild and Rob Hughes, and winger Liam Wright. Bruce commented. ''We could not fault the commitment of all these players in what was a difficult season for the club, and we wish them every success in their careers.'' |