I cant see anyway McEverley been retained now, after having the captaincy taken from him, he will be gutted. its time for him to move on.
Although loads of players are not going to be offered new deals, we will have what will be like three new signings in Freeman, Scougall and McNulty. These players are all good young players who are still under contract for next season. They have have had their confidence drained away by Adkins, before been dispatched out on loan. Its a new start for these players under a new manager, who may well want to get them back into the squad. They will hopefully will be busting a gut to get back involved and will see this as a new start.
Freeman for me was very harshly treated by Adkins. He was probably our best defender early in the season and fits the bill as the type of player CW wants, being young and energetic. Yes we have good academy players, however Freeman, Scougall and McNulty are good young players that have experience of first team football. All three look miles ahead of the likes of Whiteman, DCL and others that I have seen from the academy.
I personally would give a new deal to McGahey, another young player not given a chance by Adkins. He dropped him after he had done nothing wrong. He looked like he had improved to me and has the potential to become a regular, if given the chance. Yes, we need two big cente backs, however he should be retained and if he breaks into the team kept in. Although I rate Kennedy, McGahey does not have the same injury problems that Kennedy has, so may be the better option of the two, if one is to be retained.