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by jayess27/1 19:08Tue Jan 27 19:08:14 2026
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Retained List
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https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2026/may/18/stevenage-fc-retained-list-2025-26/
Club remains in discussions with:
Harvey White
Charlie Goode
Released:
Taye Ashby-Hammond
Beryly Lubala
Tyreece Simpson
Dan Sweeney
Matt Phillips
Mathaeus Roberts
Ellis Bates
Edited by Sev at 10:09:05 on 18th May 2026
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The use of the word "released" is misleading.
Likely one or two were offered extensions and turned them down because they want consistent minutes. I would assume Taye and Sweeney fall into this category.
Would be surprised if we hadn't offered Matt Phillips an extension too - would assume he's on the lookout for a stronger attacking side.
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Yeah. The term "under contract for 2026/27" is also being interpreted as definitely staying by some.
We already knew those one were all under contract. Just means we get money when they leave (or have to pay them off if we want to get rid of). So will still be a few changes to come I expect.
Edited by Sev at 10:54:49 on 18th May 2026
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Would've kept Matt Phillips for another year but not surprised otherwise.
Sweeney and Taye would have been fine to retain as squad players but understandable if they want more first team football. Feel like Sweeney will end up at Barnet.
Edited by BrummieBoro at 10:25:04 on 18th May 2026
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I would imagine that several of these (Taye, Sweeney, Phillips) have chosen to move on, rather than the club opting to release them..
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Im guessing Matt Phillips was on a decent wage.
And if he doesn't get a better offer and we have budget left it wouldn't surprise me to see him get a half season deal offer from Revell.
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A little surprised to see Bez, Tyreece and Phillips all on here, even if their impact was pretty minimal. Phillips a frustrating one because it felt like he had a lot to offer a team that gave even the slightest fuck about possession.
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I've seen a lot of Tyreece love on him recently, and i'm honestly shocked.
He was a trier but overall not up to our standard.
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We've had lots that weren't triers, he always gave 100%. He also seems like a good bloke, hope he gets his fitness back and finds the right club
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No surprises there.
Glad Dan Phillips has that extra year after all.
Good luck to all those released, especially Sweens and Taye.
I'd probably place a few of those under contract on the transfer list mind you
Edited by CDawg at 10:12:47 on 18th May 2026
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Was going to say, they may be retained but doesn't mean we won't sell a load of them if offers come in.
A busy summer ahead I suspect.
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Sweens :( Does he make the Boro legend bracket? Scored plenty of match winners for us over the years too!
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Yes sad about Sweeney, he has been brilliant over the years for us.
Does it strike anyone that our Squad is now looking a bit older... We will definitely need an injection of youth with pace over the summer....
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No.
From interviews earlier in the year it seems Sweeney was offered terms so I take from that he's chosen to leave, presumably due to lack of first team action. Whereas White and Goode are at least still in discussions (i.e. waiting to see what other offers they get before they confirm they'll leave 🤣)
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