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Clegg taking no prisoners

Hyde United boss Michael Clegg says last season’s squad were desperate to stay at Ewen Fields for the forthcoming season – which is exactly why he released them!

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 June 2026

By Chris Dunlavy

Hyde United boss Michael Clegg says last season’s squad were desperate to stay at Ewen Fields for the forthcoming season – which is exactly why he released them!
Just seven players have been retained from the misfiring side that sat in the NPL Premier relegation zone upon Clegg’s arrival in January.
And whilst the former Macclesfield boss comfortably secured safety, he was not fooled by a belated run of good form.
“We got a tune out of them at the end of the season but it was always in our minds to have a massive shake up in the summer,” explains Clegg.
“I think we had too ...

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