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Oxford City boss Mike Ford says he will do all he can to retain the services of keeper Jason Mooney and striker Aaron....

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Published 13th May 2012

Aaron Woodley

....Woodley, but admits it could be tough.

They were part of the City side that clinched promotion from the Evo-Stik League Southern Premier Division with a thrilling 4-2 victory over AFC Totton.

Ford knows he could face competition from other clubs for the duo as he sits down to discuss theirs and the rest of the squad’s plans for next season.

Mooney, 22, was due to return to Wycombe Wanderers, where he was a first-year professional, after completing a season-long loan at Court Place Farm, but was released by manager Gary Waddock following their relegation to npower League Two. Woodley, 19, who was on loan from Oxford United, was let go by manager Chris Wilder after making three senior appearances for the U’s in 2009/10.

“I was surprised Jason was released by Wycombe, because I think he is good enough to be their number two at that level,” said Ford.

“He now needs to find himself a new job and Aaron is at a stage in his career where he needs to be playing football on a regular basis, whether it’s here or somewhere else.

“They will be difficult to keep, because both will be much sought-after.”

However, Ford admits City’s elevation has made them a more attractive proposition for potential players.

He said: “We’ve already had a few emails, from home and abroad, from clubs asking about sending players to us.

“Senior clubs are more willing to loan players out to Confer-ence clubs than Southern League ones.”

The manager stressed his existing players will be given every chance to impress when they start their preparations for the new season.

“The players that have got us here will all get a go in pre-season,” he said.

[Source: Oxford Mail]