GRAYS Athletic boss Mike Woodward has cut five players from his squad and offered contracts or extended deals to seven others.

Also leaving New Rec, for the moment at least, are the players brought in on loan during the closing months of the season.

They include iconic midfielder Stuart Thurgood, who returns to Gillingham.

Among those released are goalkeepers Nicky Eyre and Danny Knowles, while outfielders Charley Hearn, Cameron Mawer and Santos Gaia have also gone.

New or extended contracts have been offered to Andy Sambrook, Simon Downer, Aaron O'Connor, Mark Haines, Neil McCafferty, Scott Taylor and Jeff Goulding.

Meanwhile, the club have announced that ticket prices for next season will be frozen at the current levels.