Released & Retained: Five Released as Flynn Begins to Reshape His Squad

We now know who will be staying put and who has been informed that their future lies elsewhere.

Following the conclusion of the Saddlers' 2021/22 League Two campaign, the time has now come for Head Coach Michael Flynn to start to shape his squad ahead of the new season.

With several players set to be out of contract, and another group struggling to make the case for a place in next season's squad, the gaffer had many tough decisions to make.

In a statement, released via the club's official website, it was confirmed that five players have been released with several others remaining under contract for at least the 2022/23 campaign.

Along with the various departers, it was also confirmed that defenders Mat Sadler and Stephen Ward have retired, whilst the club has invited Rory Holden to pre-season training with his future still to be decided.

UNDER CONTRACT

Liam Kinsella

Jack Earing

Donervon Daniels

Joss Ladabie

Brendan Kiernan

Manny Monthé

Hayden White

Conor Wilkinson

Rollin Menayese

Devante Rodney

OPTIONS TAKEN

Sam Perry

Joe Foulkes

TALKS ONGOING

Emmanuel Osadebe

TO BE RELEASED

Tom Leak

Joe Willis

Jack Rose

Zak Mills

Lee Tomlin

RETURNED TO THEIR PARENT CLUB

Carl Rushworth (Brighton)

Reece Devine (Man Utd)

Tyrese Shade (Leicester City)

George Miller (Barnsley)