Eleven Players Depart Northampton Town After Retained List Announcement

Several English football clubs have announced significant squad changes following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. Grimsby Town will release six players, including goalkeeper Jake Eastwood and midfielder Curtis Thompson, after narrowly missing out on a play-off spot, while two more players have been placed on the transfer list and one offered new terms. Cheltenham Town confirmed that five players will leave when their contracts expire, but several others have been offered new deals as the club looks to build on a mid-table finish. Shrewsbury Town, relegated from League One, are releasing eight senior players and starting a summer rebuild with only 14 senior squad members remaining. Northampton Town will see 11 first-team players depart, including long-serving Akin Odimayo and Jack Sowerby, though several others have been offered new contracts or are in ongoing discussions. Across these clubs, the departures mark the beginning of squad overhauls as they prepare for the upcoming season.