Hobbs has had a full season and not done it at all. If he hasnt done it then you either keep him or release him? Even if he worked his nuts off and scored 3 goals in pre season, giving him a squad place based on that when hes done nil in a season would seem stupid.
Sambrook would be cover for right back and center half or midfield i would assume. Providing his wages arent big then he may be a filler?
I think Cracknell is a bit unlucky to only be offered a pre season. I strongly hope Dean has a bit about him like Clarkey had and sees this as a positive rather than a rejection, commits to pre season and rolls his sleeves up and earns a contract.
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