The Squad List (2023/24 Edition)

Options, that's a good one. It always seemed likely to me that any options were to continue the existing deal, which was always likely to end in most of them departing. It's why they came - they were already on the scrap heap (contractually) at their existing clubs. Moving to us retained their terms while getting them some first team exposure. Worst case scenario they now have something on their CV to get another gig. Medium case they get extended with us, best case they get offered something better elsewhere when we can't exercise the option.