City have cleared the decks after announcing their retained list today.

Omar Daley, the club’s longest-serving player, Gareth Evans, Jon Worthington and Shane Duff are among ten players who have been released.

Lenny Pidgeley, Chib Chilaka, Lloyd Saxton, Ryan Harrison, Louis Horne and Chris Elliott have also been shown the door.

Luke Dean is the only survivor from the seniors who were out of contract and has been offered a one-year deal.

Peter Jackson has also made it clear that he will listen to offers for all of City’s remaining players.

Young winger Dominic Rowe, who made his first start on Saturday, has been given a one-year first pro contract. Alex Flett, Darren Stephenson and Adam Robinson will get six-month deals.