Peterborough United manager Steve Evans announced his retained list on Sunday (May 6), with a number of players being placed on the transfer list.
The former Leeds United boss took charge at London Road back in March, and has made it clear that he is looking forward to stamping his own mark on the squad that he inherited.
The squad that he spent the final few months of the Sky Bet League One season with was put together by Grant McCann, who was sacked from his duties in February after a poor run of form.
Not many Posh fans knew what to expect heading into the summer, but Evans has made it clear now. He will take nothing less than the best.
The Scottish manager has placed 13 players on the transfer list, and with star players Jack Marriott and Marcus Maddison set to leave the club this summer, that could result in an astonishing 15 players moving away from the Cambridgeshire club.
Speaking about his retained list, Steve Evans told the official Peterborough United website: “In respect of those players placed on the immediate transfer list, each decision has been taken with a real duty of care. They are not part of my plans for next season so it is in the best interests of everyone if they move on. It goes without saying there will be significant interest in a number of them, some will be subject to transfer fees but again that is a financial decision taken by the chairman and the board.”
“In my short time here at the Football Club the evidence deduced clearly demonstrates that the standards applied on and off the pitch have been unacceptable given the investment made by our Chairman Darragh MacAnthony’. Both the infrastructure and playing staff will see further investment by our Chairman and new Board members as they all retain a burning desire for success here at The Posh. Each and every pound spent needs to represent value for money, in what will be a very competitive environment next season.”
“Everyone here at The Football Club, from top to bottom will work diligently through the close season to bring together a squad of new players that does the football club and the city proud. The standards will be set and measured and not only on occasions that suit.”
