I CAN’T have a complete week off from writing about the Exiles, although the truth is, it really is a case of nothing to report, check back next week, at the present time.

The Exiles have trimmed so many players, made such root and branch reforms to their squad, that fans are now unsurprisingly uneasy.

In a trip into the city centre last week I was given doom and gloom predictions from everywhere between the supermarket and the place I grabbed a sandwich, fans seemingly certain that a lack of new signings means next season is already looking like a disaster waiting to happen.

However, I’m not sure what these doom and gloom versions of the future are in aid of, other than proving most County fans I know wouldn’t make very good poker players, so quick are they to spring into panic mode.

The truth is, we still have no idea what the composition of County’s squad, or staff, will look like next season.

We know the manager will be Terry Butcher, but he’s yet to even unveil his staff, let alone additions to the playing squad.

It is entirely reasonable to expect that the Exiles will be looking to sign upwards of a dozen players, and speaking personally, I find that quite an exciting prospect.

Butcher has confirmed he sees no reason why all County’s business can’t be completed by the end of June and such confidence and bravado is encouraging, for this reporter at least.

Remember, Butcher is the manager who signed several non-league players for Inverness Caledonian Thistle, including our own Gary Warren. He seems to understand what it takes to make the next step up and has a good track record in indentifying talent.

More troubling is a lack of news from the club in respect of people already employed.

Mike Flynn’s assumed job as County’s academy director is being advertised and we still have no word of if the likes of Wayne Hatswell, Bobby Morris, Andrew Hart or Adam Roche will be remaining in their current backroom roles.

It’s only adding to the feeling of uncertainty, which really doesn’t help anyone.