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Wanderers continue their great escape attempt at home to QPR this weekend knowing fifteen of their first-team players are out of contract in the summer. With just four months until the end of the season and no end in sight to the financial uncertainty at the Macron Stadium, the task of avoiding relegation has been made all the more difficult by the fact nearly half of Neil Lennon’s squad is not tied to the club beyond June.
Here we take a look at what the future might hold for the players with first-team experience coming to the end of their current deal.
Liam Feeney
Had interest from Preston and Charlton during January but never turned into a bid with both clubs citing they could not afford his wage. Has been a trusted member of Lennon’s first team and his work-rate makes him one of the first names on the teamsheet.
Rob Hall
Shipped out to MK Dons and unlikely to return. A convoluted contract laced with bonuses has made the winger an expensive mistake.
Neil Danns
Injuries have kept him out recently but the midfielder, once one of Lennon’s most trusted lieutenants, needs more game time quickly to earn a contract.
Emile Heskey
Yet to indicate whether he would play on if offered a deal. Has made steps towards coaching as Iain Brunskill’s assistant at Under-21 level and still a big ally of manager Lennon.
Stephen Dobbie
Starved of first-team starts but still capable of the odd bit of magic, as we saw at Wolves. An extended contract currently looks unlikely.
Paul Rachubka
Filled in well during Ben Amos’s recent suspension. A good character behind the scenes who may well stay on.
Kaiyne Woolery
Scored his first senior goal recently and now being courted elsewhere. Wanderers will have to act quickly to keep hold of the speedy front man.
David Wheater
A classy customer when fit but currently sidelined with a hamstring problem. A new deal on similar terms would be very unlikely.
Tom Eaves
Trying to prove himself again after a long-term absence through injury. The striker has yet to get a second chance at first-team level.
Hayden White
Impressing on loan at Blackpool, who have also shown an interest in signing him full time.
Tom Walker
Broke through in Lennon’s first season but has been unable to build on that promise. Technically-gifted and surely a talent Wanderers want to retain?
Rob Holding
Came in from nowhere to command a regular spot in the back four this season. Lennon wants him to stay, fans agree, but the vultures are circling.
Niall Maher
Got Championship experience with Wanderers and Blackpool but injuries have checked his progress. Needs to rebuild his reputation soon in the Under-21s.
Oscar Threlkeld
Had moved to a holding midfield role whilst on loan at Plymouth and is gaining some crucial experience.
Quade Taylor
Regular in the development squad and is still waiting for a second taste of senior football.
Alex Finney
Like Taylor, has proved himself at senior level physically, but is having to do the hard work out of the spotlight at Euxton.
Full list of players who will be out of contract this summer: Liam Feeney, Rob Hall, Paul Rachubka, Neil Danns, Emile Heskey, Stephen Dobbie, Kaiyne Woolery, David Wheater, Tom Eaves, Hayden White, Ross Fitzsimons, Jordan Lussey, Jon Ceberio, Tom Walker, Rob Holding, Yvan Wassi, Channing Campbell-Young, Niall Maher, Harry Campbell, Oscar Threlkeld, Quade Taylor, Alex Finney.
ON LOAN: Wellington Silva (Arsenal)
NEXT SUMMER (2017): Dean Moxey, Dorian Dervite, Josh Vela, Jay Spearing, Max Clayton, Gary Madine, Mark Davies, Liam Trotter, Francesco Pisano, Lawrie Wilson, Filip Twardzik, Will Jaaskelainen.
SUMMER 2018: Derik Osede, Darren Pratley, Conor Wilkinson.
SUMMER 2019: Ben Amos, Zach Clough.
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Here we take a look at what the future might hold for the players with first-team experience coming to the end of their current deal.
Liam Feeney
Had interest from Preston and Charlton during January but never turned into a bid with both clubs citing they could not afford his wage. Has been a trusted member of Lennon’s first team and his work-rate makes him one of the first names on the teamsheet.
Rob Hall
Shipped out to MK Dons and unlikely to return. A convoluted contract laced with bonuses has made the winger an expensive mistake.
Neil Danns
Injuries have kept him out recently but the midfielder, once one of Lennon’s most trusted lieutenants, needs more game time quickly to earn a contract.
Emile Heskey
Yet to indicate whether he would play on if offered a deal. Has made steps towards coaching as Iain Brunskill’s assistant at Under-21 level and still a big ally of manager Lennon.
Stephen Dobbie
Starved of first-team starts but still capable of the odd bit of magic, as we saw at Wolves. An extended contract currently looks unlikely.
Paul Rachubka
Filled in well during Ben Amos’s recent suspension. A good character behind the scenes who may well stay on.
Kaiyne Woolery
Scored his first senior goal recently and now being courted elsewhere. Wanderers will have to act quickly to keep hold of the speedy front man.
David Wheater
A classy customer when fit but currently sidelined with a hamstring problem. A new deal on similar terms would be very unlikely.
Tom Eaves
Trying to prove himself again after a long-term absence through injury. The striker has yet to get a second chance at first-team level.
Hayden White
Impressing on loan at Blackpool, who have also shown an interest in signing him full time.
Tom Walker
Broke through in Lennon’s first season but has been unable to build on that promise. Technically-gifted and surely a talent Wanderers want to retain?
Rob Holding
Came in from nowhere to command a regular spot in the back four this season. Lennon wants him to stay, fans agree, but the vultures are circling.
Niall Maher
Got Championship experience with Wanderers and Blackpool but injuries have checked his progress. Needs to rebuild his reputation soon in the Under-21s.
Oscar Threlkeld
Had moved to a holding midfield role whilst on loan at Plymouth and is gaining some crucial experience.
Quade Taylor
Regular in the development squad and is still waiting for a second taste of senior football.
Alex Finney
Like Taylor, has proved himself at senior level physically, but is having to do the hard work out of the spotlight at Euxton.
Full list of players who will be out of contract this summer: Liam Feeney, Rob Hall, Paul Rachubka, Neil Danns, Emile Heskey, Stephen Dobbie, Kaiyne Woolery, David Wheater, Tom Eaves, Hayden White, Ross Fitzsimons, Jordan Lussey, Jon Ceberio, Tom Walker, Rob Holding, Yvan Wassi, Channing Campbell-Young, Niall Maher, Harry Campbell, Oscar Threlkeld, Quade Taylor, Alex Finney.
ON LOAN: Wellington Silva (Arsenal)
NEXT SUMMER (2017): Dean Moxey, Dorian Dervite, Josh Vela, Jay Spearing, Max Clayton, Gary Madine, Mark Davies, Liam Trotter, Francesco Pisano, Lawrie Wilson, Filip Twardzik, Will Jaaskelainen.
SUMMER 2018: Derik Osede, Darren Pratley, Conor Wilkinson.
SUMMER 2019: Ben Amos, Zach Clough.
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