*BS*MARTIN HAYES today has issued his retained list for the new season.

*BF*Players being released are Sam Long, Joe Tabiri, Elliott Charles and Lewwis Spence.

Ross Flitney, Matt Fish, Rob Gillman, Olly Schulz, Harry Baker, Barry Cogan, Jon Wallis and Sam Cutler have all been offered new deals.

Luke I’Anson, Adam Birchall and Tom Wynter are already under contract.

Boss Hayes said: “We hope everyone signs. We want to compete for the title next season and are looking to bring four or five more players in to bolster the squad to give us a much better chance.”