How many players do we need to compete at the top end of the league next season?
For me 18ish plus Jason Lee, Mickey Stones, Jason Field and Ricky Drury in the reseves as able back - ups would be about right. Bazza in goal, 6 defenders, 7 midfielders and 4 forwards. A larger squad would stretch the budget and cause unrest with those not involved, can always chop and change with no transfer period.
Of the 13 offered new contracts i will be delighted if we manage to retain double figures with so much speculation regarding players futures. Wiith the exception of Austin (who despite his adavantages experience etc) seems to play too much hoof ball and isn't getting any younger i hope all offered new contracts stay. It will be important to have players who are comfortable in several positions such Clarke and Newsham without a large squad.
Not trying to tell Jason and Lee how to do their jobs but its a long summer with no matches to discuss....