NEIL EDWARDS: Started the season as he had ended the last, with major injury doubts, but has been back to his very best. A cult figure among the fans his usual mix of impeccable handling and breathtaking shot stopping saved his team many a point and ensured their league survival 8

MATTHEW GILKS: A more than capable deputy, the young keeper started the season in goal and was very unlucky to lose his place to the fit-again Edwards. Never let the side down and has a big future in the game 6

WAYNE EVANS: Is now approaching the veteran stage but still puts in solid defensive shows. Not at his best going forward he was a key member of the back four and has been rewarded with the offer of a new contract 6

GREG HEALD: An old-fashioned centre back, he was brought into the club by Parkin just before deadline day and proved to be an inspired signing. A rock at the back 7

GARETH GRIFFITHS: Also approaching veteran stage but still commanding in the air the former skipper lost his regular starting berth but gave his all when called upon 6

DARYL BURGESS: Another member of the 30-something club, is a vastly experienced defender who got better as the season went on giving some sterling performances when it mattered most 6

MICHAEL SIMPKINS: A Buckley signing who lost his place with the arrival of Parkin due to poor defensive shows and an appalling disciplinary record 4

SHAUN SMITH: Not as young as he was and sometimes caught out for pace, but gave some solid performances in the all-important final few games of the season 5

LEO BERTOS: Can sometimes disappear from games but there can been no doubting that 10 goals from the wing in a struggling side represents a decent first full season 6

GARY JONES: The former skipper was welcomed back in open arms and, once he had shaken off his lack of fitness, gave his usual all-action performances 7

SEAN MCCLARE: Neat and tidy but never provided a cutting edge 5

NEIL REDFEARN: Clearly well into the veteran stage but his experience and know-how will have proved vital to the survival battle 5

GRANT HOLT: All-action, bull at the gate-type front man. Parkin's first signing looks sure to play a pivotal role next time around 7

LEE McEVILLY: A shadow of the player that burst onto the scene two years ago and will be plying his trade with Accrington next time around 5

KEVIN TOWNSON: Scored goals aplenty for Alan Buckley but kept being left out and then completely lost his form under Parkin 5 Tweet