Bristol City have confirmed their released list and while there were no genuine surprises, it represented a line in the sand of sorts and a chance to look forward as the status of a number of players was decided.
Jay Dasilva has played his last game for the Robins, while those of former promise in their youth, such as Taylor Moore and James Morton will also be leaving Ashton Gate.
While an interesting time of the year, it’s never pleasant to see individuals released - particularly those from within academies yet to experience first-team football - but with the financial state of the EFL, at the same time, free agency is a hugely important period for clubs outside of the Premier League and therefore a prime opportunity for players.