We've all said who we'd like to be retained, but now Ronnie has been signed up for next season, I have been trying to read his mind. Not easy, I know, but the lack of any mention or bench space for Labadie, Raven and Tiryaki, probably spells the end for them. I am also fearful for some of the youngsters, who Ronnie seems unwilling to try out.
He seems to be thinking of a smaller, better paid squad. This makes sense, as we have had much better luck with injuries and a much improved disciplinary record this season compared to last, so we have had a lot of squad members kicking their heels (e.g. Kay, Raven, Tiryaki). The new policy would favour versatile players like Zoom but count against injury-prone ones like Devaney. He has praised regulars like Robbo and Welsh, so I expect they are safe, as are the backbone of the team. I would expect more money spent on loanees for emergencies (e.g. Rachubka) and to add quality (Baxter, Wallace and Cassidy).
I expect Weir and McGurk to be on their way and I would not be surprised to see Enoch depart to make funds for a better striker. I would not even bet on Goodi being here next season, unless Ronnie thinks he really can keep fit and on form for another full season. On the evidence of recent displays I would worry about his ability to keep out of the ref's book next year.
It all depends on who Ronnie thinks he can attract to the club. And who he can keep. He will do well to hang onto Holmes or Buchanan, although the signs are good with the others.
In the end, I hope Ronnie doesn't throw Les's baby out with the bath water and release too many of the current squad or rely too much on loanees. Les's signings have been generally good and his policy of signing bargain basement players has was sound. It was his tactics and inflexibility which led to his downfall.
Most of the current squad - with a few improvements, particularly upfront - could form the basis of a team which could carry the current form into next season.