However, for some of our heroes the next few months are shrouded in doubt, and all over the North East, "For Sale" signs will start to sprout in gardens.

Definitely away are Hamilton and Glass, both out of contract, while wee Kevin Gallacher still hopes for a reprieve. The long-forgotten Carl Serrant will also presumably hobble off to an uncertain future, while Bernard, Dimas and Bonvin all await their fate.

Bonvin looks to have a future, while Bernard, our one remaining Frenchman, has been earning praise for his efforts out on loan at Darlington.

As Harper, Griffin, Barton, Solano and Lee all begin their final year though, the big question remains. Just who is daft enough to buy Marcelino?

Biffa