Yeovil Town won't rush to sell stars, says Starnes

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Wednesday, January 07, 2009
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Yeovil Town chief executive Martyn Starnes insists none of the club's young stars will be sold on the cheap.

Manager Russell Slade last month admitted one of the 'crown jewels' might have to be sold to strengthen the squad.

But Starnes insists the Glovers are in no rush to part with either Gary Roberts, who has now completed his permanent move from Crewe, Nathan Smith or Lee Peltier.

Bristol City remains a possible destination for Smith but the Huish Park chief reports that no firm bids have, as yet, been received for any of the trio.

He said: "We're trying to build a young, capable squad that can do the business in this division.

"At some stage we may have to realise the value of one of the young players, but we're not looking to rush into it and we are not looking to get anything less than the proper value if we do."

Left-back Smith's deal is due to run out at the end of this season but Yeovil have an option to extend it by a year.

Midfielder or right-back Peltier is under contract until the end of next season while midfielder Roberts is tied down until June 2011.

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