Wrexham have announced their 2024 list of retentions and released players with some of the biggest names in Wrexham’s modern history now set to leave the club.

Club captain, Ben Tozer is one of those leaving Y Cae Ras, having led the club to back-to-back promotions.

The defender leaves the club having played 136 times, scoring seven goals. From his debut in 2021 onwards, the former Newport County man appeared in 100 consecutive league games, including every minute of his side’s National League title in the 2022/23 season.

Notable for his long throws, that have caused havoc in the National League and League Two, Tozer leaves a legend of Wrexham.

Wrexham’s current longest serving player, Luke Young, is also leaving the club.

Young made 259 appearances for the Dragons and won player of the season in both 2019/20 and 2020/21, as well as taking home goal of the season twice in his six seasons at the club.

Goalkeeper Rob Lainton is another that is departing Wrexham.

The former Bolton and Bury shot-stopper initially joined the club on loan in 2018 and quickly made himself the undisputed no.1 for Wrexham, keeping 63 clean sheets in 143 appearances.

Injuries meant he dropped out of contention in the last two seasons, with Christian Dibble, Mark Howard, Ben Foster, and Arthur Okonkwo all taking the starting spot at various times.

Aaron Hayden has also left the club, having spent three successful seasons at Y Cae Ras.

A defender with an eye for goal, Hayden was a big part of the Wrexham team that won a record breaking promotion back into the football league in 2022/23, scoring a remarkable 11 goals from defence.

Other departures include wing back Callum McFadzean and centrehalf Jordan Tunnicliffe, as well as academy graduates Owen Cushion and Daniel Davies.

Mark Howard, Steven Fletcher and youth-product Aaron James have been offered new deals, while James McClean is staying for at least the 2024/25 season after an automatic extension in his contract was triggered.

Manager Phil Parkinson said: “I’d like to thank all the players for their efforts over the last few years. They’ve all played a part in our success and I’d like to wish them all the best for the future.

“The professionalism shown by all the lads has been excellent, and likewise those who have not been playing as regularly still play an important part with their attitudes and standards off the pitch.

“Ben Tozer and Luke Young have not had as much game time in the last few months, but as club captain and first-team captain they have showed great leadership for the club.”

“All the players leaving the club go with our very grateful thanks for their efforts and contributions during their time at Wrexham.”