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Wednesday, June 08, 2005

Stanley completes retained list

Graham Turner has now completed his retained list from last seasons squad following the signing of Craig Stanley today, reports the Hereford Journal.

Stanley was United's most present player last seasons, featuring in every single game and starting all of them other than just one; Woking away at the end of the season when he was not training, only playing, as he was carrying a groin injury.

Talking about the re-signings, and possible new signings, Graham Turner was optimistic about the squad for next season. "I am quite pleased about the personnel we've managed to keep. I have also got four offers on other players, a central defender, left back, central midfielder and a wide right player. We are still also looking at a striker," he told the Hereford Journal.

Turner also commented that the squads in the Conference may be larger than before come the start of the season. "There is scope for five or six senior players, and three or four younger players with potential. We are not quite sure if the transfer windows system that works in the higher divisions will apply in the Conference, but if it does it will mean clubs will have to increase their squad size."

He also spoke about the departure of Andy Tretton to Accrington Stanley. "You must keep everything in perspective. Andy did very well for us, but time moves on and he did miss a lot of time with injuries in the last two seasons. Andy had an offer that he could not refuse from Accrington and he is also attending university in Manchester two afternoons a week, so it is much more convenient for him."