The retained list

[Brin]

Read into this what you will but I'm surprised at some still looking to be retained.....pleased though for the Academy scholars.

GRU will be gutted McGuckin's being relased.

https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2026/may/08/retained-list-confirmed-following-close-of-2025-26-campaign/

[sawmiller]

Interesting - I wonder what criteria we used in that selection process

[RU66]

Definitely wouldn't keep Mcwilliams. Rest most agree with. J Holmes if we keep him only offer a years contract if we are looking to go straight back up.

[ManorFarmMiller]

Cant argue, gutted Rafferty is staying - thought he was one of the worst players last season. Wouldnt keep McWilliams or Yearwood. Thought Benson might have got a pay as you play deal - not bothered he is going though. Think Powell will be good in L2 but will have options to stay in L1.

[Brin]

Interesting - I wonder what criteria we used in that selection process

Apparently ?several? departments whoever they were/are. Total bolox explanations

[MillmoorRon]

Apparently ?several? departments whoever they were/are. Total bolox explanations

Doris the Tea Lady had the final say...

[SdnMiller]

Doris the Tea Lady had the final say...

This would explain why there's a consideration of extending Holmes contract, so he can continue helping out as professional tea boy. Not sure what other value he brings to the club.

[Tigerish]

The retained and released lists are two real rogues' *********.
The only two players who will interest anyone else are Nombe and Powell.
Those staying should thank their lucky stars.
The ones leaving face a very uncertain future most likely outside professional football.
When you look at all these names you realise we are at an all time low

[Tigerish]

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[Tigerish]

Gall eries

[sawmiller]

Apparently ?several? departments whoever they were/are. Total bolox explanations

One thing is for sure, we have to get on top of the constant, season after season, injury crises. Bring in robust players, rather than a dozen game a season, inconsistent show ponies. Forget going back up, we need to avoid another drop - stabilising is crucial for the sake of the club and fans. Tough season ahead, I reckon

[Townerslovechild]

Pretty much as expected really,would like to keep Powell and Yearwood,and get all the kids mentioned signed up,still leaves us needing another 14 or 15 new players,and all without anyone to sign them......yet.
I`m liking the talk of new investment and moving forward and all that,but if we`re not careful we will be relegated again next season,got to get things moving very,very soon.

[MILLERSTALE]

Pretty much as expected really,would like to keep Powell and Yearwood,and get all the kids mentioned signed up,still leaves us needing another 14 or 15 new players,and all without anyone to sign them......yet.
I`m liking the talk of new investment and moving forward and all that,but if we`re not careful we will be relegated again next season,got to get things moving very,very soon.

Would keep Yearwood and James more as a utility man than a left back, not strong enough for that position ! Not that fussed about Mc Williams maybe as squad man, Powell also never lived up to his hype.
Problems is the number of players under contract that are poor, Agbaire, Adebayoga, Martha, Caleta, all need to up their game 500% before they can form a decent nucleus !! Also we need a number one goalkeeper, Cann is a useful back up ?

[Derbymiller]

I think that is as expected and very pleased we are talking with Powell but he will walk into a top 6 L1 team. I would also expect that the club are making it known that offers are welcome for Nombe, Martha and Hall. Hope Martha scores a wonderful goal in the world cup. I hope Duncan signs because that lad looks a real unit and he can play as well from what I have seen of him.

[ManorFarmMiller]

Dawson will get a back up job. Someone will take a punt on Jules. Think the rest are done.