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Topic Originator: parak obama
Date: Wed 27 May 19:01
Dunfermline Athletic can provide an update on contracts following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
The following players will be departing the club:
Sam Fisher
Chris Hamilton
Liam Hoggan
Deniz Mehmet
Tashan Oakley-Boothe
Ewan Otoo
Kane Ritchie Hosler
Sam Young
Also leaving the club is Matty Todd, who rejected a new deal with the club.
Returning to parent clubs:
Graham Carey
Aston Oxborough
Olly Thomas
Freddie Turley
Our thanks go to Graham, Aston, Olly and Freddie for their efforts at KDM Group and to Livingston, Motherwell, Bristol City and Derby County.
The club would like to go on record and thank each of the players for their contributions at KDM Group East End Park. A full tribute to those leaving will follow.
The club have offered new deals to Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, Kieran Ngwenya, Alasdair Davidson and Kyle Benedictus.
The players still under contract at KDM Group East End Park are:
Nurudeen Abdulai
Alfons Amade
Mark Beveridge
Keith Bray
Zeke Cameron
Josh Cooper
Danny Dobbie
Robbie Fraser
Lucas Fyfe
Charlie Gilmour
Chris Kane
Shea Kearney
Rory Macleod
Thomas Margetts
Ewan McLeod
Callumn Morrison
Freddie Rowe
Zak Rudden
Jake Sutherland
Billy Terrell
Andrew Tod
John Tod
Connor Young
Further updates will be communicated in due course.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 27 May 19:09
Bene offered a new deal but Sam Young released, to me, is staggering.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Wed 27 May 19:10
Maybe it`ll be a coach/emergency backup role?
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 27 May 19:12
A little surprised about Chris Hamilton, but not so much the others.
I personally think Bene has another year in him and his experience will be useful for the season ahead.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Wed 27 May 19:14
Yeah really surprised bene being offered another year even if it is as a bit part player, when did he last play? Guessing he’s good in the dressing room.
No surprises in this to be honest. Otoo and KRH just totally fell off a cliff, will be interesting to see where they end up.
Counted 13 players in the remaining who are regulars in the match day squad so doesn’t feel like a massive overhaul, hopefully its quality rather than quantity.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Wed 27 May 19:15
I’d imagine Bene is a good guy to have about the place with priceless experience. You can’t buy that. Lennon knows what he offers.
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Wed 27 May 19:19
Bene is an excellent leader and I imagine he comes across well in the dressing room. Not a bad player to have in an emergency.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 27 May 19:20
I think Alistair Davidson has the makings of a good central defender. A bit raw, played against Arbroath and looked okay. Maybe he will get more of an opportunity this season.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Wed 27 May 19:21
Quote:
Dave_1885, Wed 27 May 19:09
Bene offered a new deal but Sam Young released, to me, is staggering.
Agreed!
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Topic Originator: Gaz3822
Date: Wed 27 May 19:21
As Roy Keane would say, does he sing songs or do magic tricks ?? ☺️
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Topic Originator: WYPar
Date: Wed 27 May 19:33
A shame to see some players moving on, but that squad turnover is essential if we want to see progress. Fingers crossed JCM or Ngwenya accept the new contract offer. If we can hold onto either, it’d be great news.
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 27 May 19:34
Quote:
LochgellyAlbert, Wed 27 May 19:21
Quote:
Dave_1885, Wed 27 May 19:09
Bene offered a new deal but Sam Young released, to me, is staggering.
Agreed!
I imagine the club has a player budget, and a blend of experience and youth will be needed this season.i suspect we have also offered good terms to JCM et al so that might impact the squad numbers in terms of finance. In a perfect world I am sure we would have held on to Sam Young. If we are looking for promotion this season no doubt tough choices have to be made. Hopefully Sam Young and others can progress their careers elsewhere.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: Ahoy!Ahoy!
Date: Wed 27 May 19:37
Raises the question as to why Oakley-Boothe started ahead of Cooper, Kane and Rudden in the final if he wasn’t deemed good enough to keep?
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Topic Originator: GJS93
Date: Wed 27 May 19:40
cause he was a different type of player picked for a specific role and was also fit.
only surprise is Benedictus being offered a deal, those who werent offered deals are all the correct decisions.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Wed 27 May 19:44
Bene came on at HT v QP away. Started against Arbroath on the last day.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: KnebworthPar
Date: Wed 27 May 19:46
Hard to argue with any of those decisions. So 8 first team squad released/returned to clubs and another 4 out of contract but offered new deals. That seems like a big rebuild! Will be exciting to see what the club have up their sleeve to replace these guys.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 27 May 19:50
There`s a nice farewell message from Hammy on COWS.
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Wed 27 May 20:00
Having been at the POTY event it isn`t a surprise that Bene wasn`t released.
James Bord said that he was a true leader who backs and supports his teammates.
I assume maybe partly in reference to the court case.
However, I trust Lennon and maybe he wanted/needed to keep a `leader` hence why Hammy was told he can go.
It does feel like a bit of a sad day though given what Todd and Hammy have done over the last few years for the club.
Also, there example could be great for some of the other younger local players.
Post Edited (Wed 27 May 20:00)
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Topic Originator: par_33
Date: Wed 27 May 20:05
Think Bene will have been offered a pay as you play deal along with a coaching role. Otherwise I’d of thought he’d of signed up by now, maybe assessing his options to see what he can get elsewhere. Maybe thinks he can do a job playing all the time.
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Topic Originator: Bazzler1981
Date: Wed 27 May 20:22
Seen Sam Young play a handful of times this season and he’s not that great tbh
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Wed 27 May 20:30
Hammy and Matty were exactly what we needed to get out of League 1 first time of asking. I`ll always remember them and thank them for that. A wee bit of the Pars goes with them.
Very best wishes to them both.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 27 May 21:01
Quote:
wee eck, Wed 27 May 19:50
There`s a nice farewell message from Hammy on COWS.
Personally I thought he could still do a job for the club. Still after 4 years maybe its time for him to go elsewhere and get regular game time. He was there when we needed him, slotted into the centre of defence to help out in difficult times. I wish him well, he has been a good servant at the club.
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Wed 27 May 21:03
That was a great message from Hammy on the website.
Surprised about Bene, but he`s been a really good captain, has a real rapport with the fans, so I can definitely see the need for his presence.
Sad to see Hammy go, but for his own career and for us it`s probably for the better. The others released as expected. Good luck.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 27 May 21:08
Quote:
Ahoy!Ahoy!, Wed 27 May 19:37
Raises the question as to why Oakley-Boothe started ahead of Cooper, Kane and Rudden in the final if he wasn’t deemed good enough to keep?
I think his performance in the final was a nail in a coffin
COYP
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Topic Originator: Indiapar1
Date: Wed 27 May 21:12
Quote:
NMCmassive, Wed 27 May 21:08
Quote:
Ahoy!Ahoy!, Wed 27 May 19:37
Raises the question as to why Oakley-Boothe started ahead of Cooper, Kane and Rudden in the final if he wasn’t deemed good enough to keep?
I think his performance in the final was a nail in a coffin
Agree
G Wardrope
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Wed 27 May 21:22
I wonder if Hammy will end up back at Arbroath
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Wed 27 May 21:27
Surprised about bene, not many minutes recently was once ok. Not convinced now. Any whichever, good luck to him
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Topic Originator: 1985Par
Date: Wed 27 May 21:30
I’m really surprised Hamilton was let go. Sentiment aside, he’s a decent player and was outstanding on occasions last season and, in my opinion, easily good enough to be part of a championship winning squad. I’ll scratch my head however and let the manager get on with his job.
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Topic Originator: KirklistonPar
Date: Wed 27 May 21:33
Sad to see players leave especially Matty & Hamilton. They have all had there moments where they have done good. All the best to them in the future, just don’t comeback and score against us.
I think Bene working behind the scenes helping mentor the young lads and playing in games where required is a great idea.
The squad does need a rebuild with stronger/ more experienced players on the bench if we want to be champions next season. The current owners and NL are our best chance of doing this rebuild correctly. We’ve struggled a bit with summer signings previously so I’m hopeful of getting a big name in early doors to show our intent. It’s gonna be a exciting time seeing who we get in.
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Topic Originator: twin par
Date: Wed 27 May 21:48
Sad to see good guys go. But suppose,sitting in the stands we all think we know better.Obviously,that’s not the case.We have to trust our management team,and remaining players ,and new guys coming in,to move us forward,hopefully to better things.From a personal point of view,it’s be a fantastic season,I have loved every minute,so I say thank you,to every single one at east end,past and present.
Post Edited (Wed 27 May 21:49)
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Topic Originator: Hoolie
Date: Wed 27 May 21:56
I think as pars fans we are to sentimental over past players. Don’t get me wrong players leaving have been great for the team BUT we are going for promotion next season and require experienced players to take us there..maybe a couple of raw players that want to prove themselves.
IMO Matty Todd needs a different atmosphere/team to progress and Iv no doubt he will improve as he has the desire to get to the top.
Hammy..a player you could rely on when the going gets tough in games but deffo yellow card as soon as he came on.
Bene giving a coach role for the younger lads and on the bench to shore things up with 10 mins to go is a good move.
The others let go and I wish them all well but it’s a good decision.
This is our year that we need promotion and we need better players to achieve this. Will be a very interesting transfer window and expect some unknown players coming in like last season.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Wed 27 May 22:16
Quote:
Hoolie, Wed 27 May 21:56
I think as pars fans we are to sentimental over past players. Don’t get me wrong players leaving have been great for the team BUT we are going for promotion next season and require experienced players to take us there..maybe a couple of raw players that want to prove themselves.
IMO Matty Todd needs a different atmosphere/team to progress and Iv no doubt he will improve as he has the desire to get to the top.
Hammy..a player you could rely on when the going gets tough in games but deffo yellow card as soon as he came on.
Bene giving a coach role for the younger lads and on the bench to shore things up with 10 mins to go is a good move.
The others let go and I wish them all well but it’s a good decision.
This is our year that we need promotion and we need better players to achieve this. Will be a very interesting transfer window and expect some unknown players coming in like last season.
Agree,if we want to move up we have to move on .Sure N.L.Has better players in mind or he would not release certain players ,Good luck and thank you
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