More exits at Rotherham United
ROTHERHAM United today said goodbye to a trio of players as they prepare for a new challenge in next term following their relegation to League Two.
Midfielder Dru Yearwood had already taken it upon himself to reveal his departure on social media by the time the club went public with the news early this afternoon.
They also confirmed that another midfield man, Shaun McWilliams, and young striker Josh Ayres have left AESSEAL New York Stadium.
The Millers held 12-month extension options on Yearwood and McWilliams and have decided not to activate them.
Talks over the prospect of a new deal with Ayres, who came through the youth ranks, have ended in the 20-year-old also heading through the exit door.
It is not known what part - if any - new head of football Steve McClaren played in the process.
“Everyone at Rotherham United would like to thank the aforementioned players for their efforts whilst contracted in South Yorkshire,” the club said in a statement on their website.
“Following lengthy discussions between football personnel, it has been decided that they will depart on June 30 for pastures new and they leave with our best wishes for the future. The Millers had maximised the period in which considerations were made regarding the futures of McWilliams and Yearwood.”
Rotherham remain in discussions with out-of-contract attacker Jack Holmes about him extending his two-year stay with them.
McWilliams spent two seasons at New York, playing 64 times, while Yearwood racked up 36 outings in his single campaign.
Ayres made 11 appearances in his breakthrough year this term, scoring twice in the Vertu Trophy.
There has been no word on the future of Joe Powell. The Millers announced in their retained list that they were in talks with the out-of-contract midfielder.