Scott defends actions after Boston clearout
07:00 - 09 June 2009
Boston United joint manager Rob Scott.Boston United joint-manager Rob Scott has defended himself and fellow boss Paul Hurst following the mass clear-out of last season's squad at York Street.
The new management duo have decided to keep only Aaron Butcher, Adam Millson and Liam Parker on the Pilgrims' books.
However, following the release of the majority of the squad that narrowly avoided relegation from the UniBond League Premier Division last season, a number of players were said to be unhappy that they had not been contacted by either of the former Rotherham United defenders, writes Chris Brammer.
However, Scott, who said the club were looking to bring in two more players this week following the arrival of Mark Camm, denied this was the case.
"As far as we're concerned, we contacted 99 per cent of last season's squad" said Scott.
"Whether they called us back was entirely up to them, we were not going to chase them.
"We left messages with players we were not able to contact, on the numbers we had been given and we tried everyone.
"We did not know anyone from last season and we did not owe the players a phone call, but I have been a player and I know how players like to be treated" added Scott, who confirmed that the club would continue to train at RAF Cranwell next season.