Joel Senior among nine players released following play-off glory

Four players have been offered new deals

Joel Senior started the play-off final at Wembley
Author: Harry BoothPublished 30th May 2023

Joel Senior is one of nine players released by Carlisle United following promotion from League Two.

Senior started at right wing-back for the Cumbrians in Sunday's play-off final at Wembley and played a crucial part in Omari Patrick's equaliser.

However, he will not be offered a new contract.

Also leaving are:

  • Lewis Bell
  • Jamie Devitt
  • Brennan Dickenson
  • Josh Dixon
  • Sam Fishburn
  • Mick Kelly
  • Tobi Sho-Silva
  • Scott Simons

Four players have been offered new deals. They are:

  • Taylor Charters
  • Kristian Dennis
  • Morgan Feeney
  • Omari Patrick

Loanees Fin Back, Ben Barclay, John-Kymani-Gordon, Alfie McCalmont and Jack Robinson have returned to their parent clubs.

Manager Paul Simpson said:

"I'm not going to talk about anyone individually (who is leaving), but what I would say - I thank them all for what they've done for the football club.

"I know some will be disappointed but what I have to do is make decisions. We've had meetings after meetings over the last few weeks as a group of staff to discuss what we felt was the right group to take forward.

"Unfortunately, decisions are made that people don't agree with.

"Over this season, I've had team selections that people don't agree with. My job is to pick what I think is the right team and (on) this particular occasion, my job is to pick the players who I think are the right ones to take us forward."

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