A historic promotion through the play-offs came before five senior players were confirmed to be released at the end of the month.
It left behind a 13-man senior squad - a number that was bumped up to 14 with the announcement of Callum Paterson’s new contract - with three younger players expected to be given the opportunity to impress and earn a place in the squad in pre-season.
Here’s the squad so far, highlighting the need for sharp work in the recruitment stakes. There are holes to be filled in what looks to be a vital summer transfer window.
Here’s the squad so far, highlighting the need for sharp work in the recruitment stakes. There are holes to be filled in what looks to be a vital summer transfer window.
![Top scorer and the man with veins of ice from the penalty spot, Smith bagged his second 20-goal season in as many years and proved himself as a top target man in the squad. Will want to go ahead and plunder more goals in the Championship.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjJkZjAxNWJkLWY5YmUtNGIyZC05OTgyLTVkYjBkMGVjODM5YzozMmNhOTY2ZS03OGVjLTRjZjgtOThkZi0yYTM5ODgxM2QxODk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
17. FWD - Michael Smith
Top scorer and the man with veins of ice from the penalty spot, Smith bagged his second 20-goal season in as many years and proved himself as a top target man in the squad. Will want to go ahead and plunder more goals in the Championship. Photo: Steve Ellis