Financial limits force Stevenage Boro to lose players, says Revell

Stevenage manager Alex Revell told BBC Three Counties Radio that despite the Boro’s impressive League One play‑off push last season, the financial realities of the third tier have stopped new players from signing for the club and have already seen key squad members depart.

Midfielder Harvey White, the most‑used player last season, left the Lamex Stadium to join Plymouth Argyle. Defender Charlie Goode also departed, signing for MK Dons on a free transfer.

"I'll be honest, it's been tough," Revell said, adding that "the financial side of League One now is not out of control but it's extremely difficult to get players and I think for us it's about choosing the right types." He emphasized that the club’s budget constraints remain a major obstacle despite on‑field progress.

The Boro have already added three newcomers this summer: striker Olly Sanderson, midfielder Terry Taylor and forward Josh Magennis. Revell described the recruitment process as "in full swing" but admitted the financial hurdles still loom large.

"For the names we've spoken to, we've been blown out the window," he said, noting a gap between interest and actual signings. He explained that meeting players often ends with losing them due to financial limitations.

"Both players were fantastic for us last year... but it's football, you have to move on," Revell remarked on the exits of Goode and White. He reflected that departures are part of the sport’s reality, regardless of past contributions.

"We've worked really hard, we've found Terry with a mixture of youth and experience. We feel we are on the right path," Revell added, highlighting Taylor's arrival. He believes the blend of youth and experience will bolster the squad for the upcoming campaign.

"We achieved something really special last year because we are a special group and they work incredibly hard for each other every single day and no money can buy that," he said. There is confidence that the club’s culture can offset the financial challenges ahead.