PAUL Jewell has revealed that both Gareth McAuley and Damien Delaney have been offered new contracts.

PAUL Jewell has revealed that both Gareth McAuley and Damien Delaney have been offered new contracts.

“We are a lot further ahead,” explained Jewell, with regards the thorny issue of contracts.

Jewell continued: “I spoke to the players just before they went away.

“I’ve spoken to them all, including Damien (Delaney) who has also been called up the Republic of Ireland squad (against Uruguay tomorrow), which is another pat on the back for him, and also Gareth (McAuley).

“I told them we will be putting an offer in writing and hopefully that will be accepted. And as soon it is accepted, it will get signed,” added Jewell.