CHERRIES’ out-of-contract sextet have all been offered new deals by the club – with a homegrown duo the first to agree terms.

Former youth team defender Tim Stephenson, whose debut season in the professional ranks was hampered by injury, has agreed a six-month deal.

Goalkeeper Dan Thomas has been handed a one-year contract.

This news was revealed via the Echo’s Twitter accounts. Follow our sports team at @ohecwadley, @ohecperrett and @ohecmelly.

For reaction to the contract offers and the latest on the remaining out-of-contract players Danny Hollands, Stevie Lovell, Ben Williamson and Mathieu Baudry, see tomorrow’s Echo.