Walsall have announced the “released” list for next season and it contains 2 expected names, one rumoured and a shock.

The shock is the decision not to offer Simon Osborn another contract. many had expected the 34 year old to form a part of our plans for next season, but it seems that the new manager wants a new look.

Andy Oakes will also be departing, as rumoured. Word had gone round last week that he had turned down a new contract offer and it comes as little surprise.

The other two names are Atieno and Coleman, both of whom come as little shock,

Quite how much Richard Money has had to do with this announcement, it is difficult to say, as he would know nothing about Atieno and Coleman, so the assumption has to be that this is on Kinsella’s and Halsall’s recommendations.

Meanwhile, professional contracts have been offered to youngsters Alex Nicholls, Mark Bradley, David McDermott and Emanuel Smith. In addition, short-term deals have been offered to Scott Dann and Graham Deakin, whilst the club has exercised its option for a further year for Ishmel Demontagnac and Rene Gilmartin.