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WATFORD manager Adrian Boothroyd is set to reward a number of young Hornets with professional contracts as he sets about building his team for next season.


Anthony McNamee is set to receive a new contract offer and youth team products Junior Osborne, Adrian Mariappa and Al Bangura have all been offered professional contracts.

Bangura impressed for an hour during his first team debut in the 1-0 Championship win at Stoke and Osborne and Mariappa are already knocking on the door for a first team chance.

Boothroyd said: "We'll be making an offer to keep Anthony McNamee at the club - he's a player who is full of potential and it's about time he was allowed to spread his wings.

"Provided he plays well enough, he'll get his chance next season.

"Junior Osborne, Adrian Mariappa and Al Bangura have all been offered professional contracts."

As the Watford boss seeks to reshape his squad other players have been told that they will be leaving the club this summer.

"Andy Ferrell, Omari Coleman, Jason Norville and Bruce Dyer will not be having their contracts renewed," said Boothroyd.

"I'd like to say a big thank you to them for the work they've put in but especially to Bruce - he's played in the first team regularly and has been a complete gentleman on and off the pitch.

"He's played a big part in us avoiding the drop this year and we all wish him well.

"Also, Jermaine Darlington, Jack Smith, Paul Mayo, Sean Dyche and Neil Cox have been made available for transfer.

"We will be looking to finish well against West Ham on Sunday and then the building for next season can really begin."