Twelve go as Megson wields axe

Nine of the players have first team experience and they include Andy Impey, Eoin Jess, Chris Doig, Jon Olav Helde and Darryl Powell.

Gregor Robertson, Barry Roche, Craig Westcarr and James Biggins have also been allowed to go although John Curtis will be offered a new deal.

Five other players, David Johnson, Marlon King, Alan Rogers, Adam Nowland and Kevin James have been placed on the transfer list.