McCarthy to freshen squad up
09 May 2008 - 10:22:44
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has told seven players that their services are no longer required at Molineux following the club's failure to reach the Championship play-offs.
Defender Gary Breen had been the captain this season but will not be handed a new contract after spending the last two years with the club.
Jay Bothroyd, Rob Edwards, Darren Potter, Darren Ward and Stephen Elliott have been made available for transfer, while Freddy Eastwood has also been told he can leave.
"We want to make some changes and freshen things up, so we need to generate places for new players by transfer-listing some of the squad," McCarthy told the club's official website.
"And these players themselves will want regular first-team football to develop their own careers.
"As for Breeny, he wants to continue playing. I've had 12 great years working with him at club and international level. We both knew it would come to an end at some stage.
"He keeps himself really fit and has been a fine example to the younger lads. He's been a terrific pro and I'm sure he will go on and be a great asset for someone."