WORCESTER City manager Carl Heeley is happy to play a waiting game while several of last season’s stars take their time to decide whether to re-sign with the club.

St George’s Lane boss Heeley has already persuaded a number of last term’s key performers – such as Mike Symons, Tom Thorley and Rob Elvins – to extend their City careers into next term.

However, he is still waiting to hear back from the likes of skipper Kevin O’Connor and the versatile Tyler Weir, with Gloucester City believing they are in pole position to sign him. He won’t be putting pressure on them for answers, though.

Heeley said: “I am aware of what the Gloucester manager has said about Tyler but all I’m concentrating on is what we are doing at Worcester.

“We’ve had contact with Tyler but he is a Hereford United player until the end of June, so it is premature to say anything yet. We are talking to him but so are a number of other clubs.

“Every player needs to want to play for Worcester City and if anybody does not, then we don’t want them on board.

“Good footballers will always have options and Tyler, like a lot of others, will have those but he has to make the decision that is best for him.

“I am not worried about what other managers say, as I have enough to occupy me here at Worcester.

“We believe we have things here that would attract Tyler but I’m sure other clubs will feel the same.

“One thing is for certain and that is we don’t just have one option – we probably have too many players to choose from and they are all good footballers.”

The City manager added: “Nothing has changed with Kevin either. He asked me for a little bit more time to consider his options and one thing I know about him is he will be totally open and honest with me.

“The way he conducts himself is impeccable. We would love to have him here next season but he has to do what’s best for him.”