Deeley plays the waiting game
By Andrew Simpson
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Nigel Deeley
NIGEL Deeley should know which players are staying at Witton by the end of the week.
The Albion boss told the Guardian that talks with the remainder of last year’s squad would take place in the coming days.
“I’ll know more by the weekend,” he said.
“I’ve been flat out getting around everybody to find out how they are feeling about things and what their plans are for next year.”
Fringe men Ian Kearney and Tony Evans are due to meet Deeley later this week, both no doubt looking for assurances of more Albion appearances in the coming campaign.
Star midfielder Alex Brown is already mulling over a new deal, as has full back Cavell Coo.
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“We are waiting for them to get back to us now,” said the Witton boss.
“Alex has been made what I feel is a fantastic offer to stay and he has asked for time to contemplate his situation.”
One man who will not be staying is midfielder Rob Lloyd, who has already left Wincham Park.
The former Crewe Alexandra has told Deeley he plans to consider his future in non-league football as he struggles to find time for full time study on his degree course.
“I don’t think his departure is a great surprise,” added Deeley.
“It was a mutual thing and once we sat down to discuss things I think Rob expected the things I said to him.”
Deeley admitted there were no new developments on the futures of Liam Brownhill and Mark Peers.
Both want to leave but, as contacted players, the club will be seeking a fee for their services.
“There is a bit of a stalemate right now,” admitted Deeley.
“But I intend to leave that to the club to sort out with the FA and the players themselves.”
Altrincham have held talks with England C international Brownhill, but their interest could cool if Albion insist they pay for his transfer.
Last week acting chairman Mark Harris told the Guardian he intends to stick to his guns over the future of the club’s prized assets.
“Both players have expressed a desire to leave after signing a new deal,” he said.
“We have copies of those documents lodged with the FA and expect to be recompensed appropriately should they go.”
2:45pm today
fair play to nigel he is working is nuts off for witton.
can i say nuts on hear mike?.:laugh: