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Rochdale Release 3

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The release list is out, and the most surprising name on it is Joe Widdowson. The left back is one of the few that didn`t seem to do much wrong last season, but he joins David Lucas and Dean Holden in being released by the club.

Lucas seemed an obvious choice; he`s been overtaken by young Matty Edwards and would be too expensive to warm a bench. Holden added vital experience to the back line in the last half of the season, so might be surprised to go as well.

Coleman has promised a complete overall of the squad, but of the 8 out of contract, 4 have been offered new deals, with another, Brian Barry Murphy, in negotiations with the club.

hose offered new deals are Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro, Kevin Amankwaah, Simon Hackney and Joe Thompson.

The first two are obvious ones. Hackney must have done well in training, having barely played for most of the season. Thompson is believed to have been told to spend the summer in gym getting some muscle; a clearly talented lad, strength isn`t his strength.

The 4 players on loan at the club will be leaving, most likely to be replaced by ex Accrington players. We`ll keep you up to date with any more moves.

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