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Mannus signs new deal at McDiarmid
“Financially as well, I need to free up some money to help the chairman,” added Wright.
“It’s always a difficult thing to do but we think it’s in everyone’s interests if they move on.”
One player who isn’t moving on is Alan Mannus.
The Northern Ireland international has signed his new one-year deal and will battle it out again for the goalkeeper’s jersey with Zander Clark.
“We are delighted to get Alan signed up again for another year,” said Wright.
“We spoke to him a few weeks back and he made it clear he didn’t want to leave because he enjoys it here.
“He hasn’t asked for any guarantees so it will be the same next season, both keepers start on a level footing and we’ll see what happens.
“There will be a battle for the No 1 spot but that’s a great thing for the team. Whoever is playing best will be in the side, it’s as simple as that.
“Alan started the season just past but lost his place and then won it back from Zander when he got injured.
“The pair of them get on really well and they help each other, drive the other one on.
“It’s a great thing to have because I believe we have two international keepers on the books.
“Alan has obviously played for Northern Ireland and is in the squads, and I’ve said before that I think Zander is someone who could play for Scotland.”