IT will be a summer of change at Gigg Lane with a number of players set to leave and come in.

Andy Preece has a busy period in front of him as he looks to rebuild his squad for another assault on the Third Division promotion places.

The Shakers boss' list of retained players signals the departure of three of the most experienced players on the staff.

Steve Redmond, Chris Billy and Colin Cramb have not been offered new deals as the Shakers seek to reduce their wage bill.

Martyn Forrest and Ian Lawson may also have played their last games for the Shakers. The midfielder and striker have been placed on the transfer list and Preece will be hoping for as much money as possible from their sales to enable him to go out and rebuild for next season.

Squad players Edward Tarsus and Nicky Hill have also been released while new contract offers have been made to striker Jon Newby, centre half Colin Woodthorpe, midfielders Paul O'Shaughnessy and Lee Connell, recently acquired goalkeeper Lewis Solley and striker Chris Porter who was signed a few weeks ago from British Universities.

The Shakers are still hoping to hold on to Newby who is mulling over offers from two other clubs as well as one from Bury.

Players whose contracts have at least a year to run and therefore will definitely be at Gigg Lane next season unless they are bought are Glyn Garner, Jamie Stuart, Danny Swailes, Michael Nelson, Lee Unsworth, Martyn Forrest (transfer listed), Ian Lawson (transfer listed), Andy Preece (manager), David Nugent, Stephen Gunby, George Clegg, Tom Kennedy, Terry Dunfield and Simon Whaley.

Uncertainty surrounds the Gigg Lane futures of Matthew Barrass and Gareth Seddon who have both been plagued by injuries this season.

Right back Barrass and striker Seddon will have to provide evidence that they are going to be fit next season before they will be offered new deals.

Reflecting on his retained list, Preece said: "It's frustrating but we have to reduce the wage bill.

"There will be new faces at Gigg Lane next season but these will depend on the sale of the two players transfer listed.

"We are talking to a few players about deals for the new season."

"The resignation from the reserve league was mainly a cost cutting measure and will save the club some money.

"It's not that much of a problem to us but we will monitor the situation over the season."

Redmond's release ends a connection to the club which spans five years and 168 games during a period as joint boss.

The former Oldham and Manchester City defender says he will always look back on his time at Gigg Lane with fondness.

"There are quite a few highlights from my time here. Over the years we have had a great banter in the dressing room and they are probably the best set of lads I have trained with. The best set of lads I have ever known. They have all stuck together.

"The money situation has always been tight, I think the crowd could have been better at times but we had the diehards who are here week in and week out and they have been brilliant.

"Andy has told me that there might be something for me here next year. He is not sure at the moment and won't know until late on into pre-season, so obviously I will be looking elsewhere.

"I've written off to a load of clubs in the area, I am 35 and don't want to move house now. The kids are settled and I just have to wait and see now what happens during the summer.

"With all these players getting released right over the football world, it's going to be a case of get what you can. Money is a lot tighter now throughout the second and third divisions. There will be a few clubs looking to pick some bargains up."