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David Holdsworth to tighten purse strings

Lincoln City boss David Holdsworth says he intends to build a competitive squad for next season that isn't a drain on the club's resources.

The former Ilkeston and Mansfield boss revealed his shock at the number of contracts issued to players that offered bonuses regardless of the team's success and will endevour to ensure similar deals are not offered in the future.

Holdsworth knows he may lose a number of players as they attempt to tighten their purse strings but knows it will only benefit the club in the long run.

He told This is Lincoln: "What we will try to do is assemble a squad which is not costing more than it should and it is value for money.

"I know the league, I know the players and it's so important that you do not overspend in the wrong areas.

"We need to build a team that is resilient because we cannot have a weakness in our spine.

"If we can complement that with one or two players who can get 10-15 goals each, we can have a sustained run to the play-offs."

Holdsworth added: "If I am here long term then I promise you will never have to deal with the issues that I have inherited and had to try and sort out.

"With respect to the people here before me, some of those contracts that were given to players had clauses upon clauses, upon clauses.

"I was absolutely flabbergasted when looking at them because some players would have received increases even if the club were relegated.

"It is just ridiculous. It's not just here where it has happened, it was the same at Leeds for example when they were relegated to League One.

"When you offer a player a contract, it has to be success related, so if you are not then you have saved the club from losing any more money."

Holdsworth will reveal City's retained list next week after their last match with Ebbsfleet on Saturday.

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