Ins and Outs Part One

Today's Courier reveals the first movements behind the scenes at Links Park, with the season over in all but name.

Alan Campbell and Steven McNally have both been impressive in Montrose's slight improvement in the spring, and on the back of their showings have signed again for 2010-11. They are joined by James Collier, who has caught the eye since finally making his debut a couple of weeks back at Galabank.

It's been an ill-concealed secret that Andy McNeil was leaving for Raith Rovers, where he has been training full time for most of the last season, and this is all but confirmed in an article in today's Courier. Steven Coutts, who started the season as first choice keeper but who has had a very minor role since McNeil's arrival, is also leaving the club in search of a regular first team start. I'd expect news on our goalkeepers for next season, to be announced shortly after the final whistle this weekend. Of the outfielders, Marek Tomana, unsurprisingly, will be released.

Paul Tosh has been offered a player coach deal for next season, and appears minded to sign, although there seems to be one or two details of this deal still to be agreed. Tosh had an outstanding start to his Montrose career, and will be a very valuable permanent addition if indeed he can be persuaded to stay on. There's been too much of a load on Tweed and Moffat this season, and it's important that the burdens of coaching can be shared equally.

A summary of departing players and a review of the season will go up over the course of the next week, along with any further news on signings and departures.