Finley Craske and Lirak Hasani turn down Torquay United deals
TORQUAY United have conformed the departures of defender Finley Craske and midfielder Lirak Hasani, who have turned down contract offers and decided to pursue opportunities away from Plainmoor
Cornishman Craske joined the Gulls following his release by Plymouth Argyle at the start of the 2024/25 season with the 22-year-old going on to make 43 appearances in that time.
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Hasani, who is also 22, joined Torquay a year ago after his departure from Gateshead. He went on to make 27 starts and 15 substitute appearances, as Torquay finished second in National South, scoring three goals.
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Hasani and Craske were offered new contracts at Plainmoor, with their current deals due to expire at the end of the month.
One man that has extended his stay with the club is former Exeter City and Truro goalkeeper James Hamon.
The 29-year-old kept 17 clean sheets this season and manager Paul Wotton said: 'I'm obviously very pleased to get the deal done. 'It's his seventh season with me now, so I know him inside out and trust him.'
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