Cheltenham Town retained list: Nine players released by Robins

Cheltenham Town have released nine players following the conclusion of the 2023/24 League One campaign.

New contract offers have been made to goalkeeper Luke Southwood, forward George Lloyd, left wing-back Will Ferry, defender Sean Long and midfielder Liam Sercombe.

Southwood is almost certain to move on, despite breaking his leg in the final day defeat at Stevenage, which consigned the club to relegation to League Two after three seasons at the higher level.

Lloyd and Ferry both have interest from elsewhere, but a compensation fee would be required to prise Ferry away because he is under 24.

Defender Tom Bradbury has triggered a clause for a new deal at Whaddon Road, while midfielder Tom Pett's extended contract has already been agreed.

Academy midfield players Freddy Willcox and Brandon Liggett have both been offered professional contracts.

Of the players released, Curtis Davies is expected to retire from football at the age of 39.

Players released (9):

Jamie Pardington

Ben Williams

Liam Smith

Curtis Davies

Adulai Sambu

Dan Adshead

Greg Sloggett

Josh Harrop

James Olayinka

Returned to loan clubs (3):

Joe Nuttall (Oldham Athletic)

Andy Smith (Hull City)

Jack Shepherd (Barnsley)

Offered new contract (5):

Luke Southwood

George Lloyd

Will Ferry

Sean Long

Liam Sercombe

Offered professional contract upon completion of scholarship (2):

Freddy Willcox

Brandon Liggett

Already contracted beyond this summer (11):

Matty Taylor

Jordan Thomas

Rob Street

Aidan Keena

Tom Pett

Liam Kinsella

Tom King

Elliot Bonds

Lewis Freestone

Max Harris

Tom Bradbury