Premier League free transfer list released – and there are a few surprises

It's that time of year again. Last season's Premier League clubs have unveiled the names of the players they're keeping on - and those they're letting go...

Aside from a few exceptions, the 'released' players normally fall into one of three categories: Those who have already signed with new clubs... https://twitter.com/SkySportsNewsHQ/status/607888166771552256 Youngsters who haven't made the grade... https://twitter.com/StuMathiesonMEN/status/608622967669579776 And of course, players you assumed had left years ago.... https://twitter.com/jamesafcn/status/608622049095987200 It's also an opportunity to see Premier League footballers' full names... https://twitter.com/tomgoodwyn/status/608618252445609984 Including honours of course... https://twitter.com/TomMaston/status/608614791360450560 Aside from Gerrard, the longest-serving player to depart is Arsenal's Abou Diaby, who has been at the club for nine years but played just once in each of the last two seasons. https://twitter.com/tristandross/status/608625018134740992 Still, he won't be entirely forgotten... https://twitter.com/chrismayerV1/status/608618785927507968 And perhaps we haven't seen the last of him after all... https://twitter.com/joelgolby/status/608625356749291521