Accrington Stanley begin re-building process
4:32pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman has released 12 players.
The Reds manager told 11 players that their contracts would not be renewed, while Andy Todd has also left following after loan from Rotherham United.
Graham Branch, David Brown, Martin Fearon, Jay Harris, Mark King, David Mannix, Lee McEvilly, Leighton McGivern, Mark Roberts, Sean Webb and Shaun Whalley have all been told to look for new clubs for next season.
Coleman said: "It is a hard time of the year for managers having to let players go. However, we haven't performed as well as we would have liked this season and I have to make sure that we are a better side next season.
"All the lads that are leaving us have been great to work with, they have given their all for Accrington Stanley."
Sixteen players remain under contract, or have been offered new deals, including the five youth team players offered first-year professional contracts this season.