KEVIN Bond has this morning confirmed the release of Cherries stars Gareth Stewart, Steven Foley and Jo Tessem.
Russell Perrett and Neil Young, meanwhile, have confirmed their retirements from the professional game.
Bond told the Echo this lunchtime: "I'd like to give a big thank you to them all. They all played their part this season."
Bond is now in talks with the remaining out-of-contract senior players with a view to prolonging their Dean Court careers.
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