PAUL Hurst has defended Grimsby Town's policy of snapping up new signings on one-year contracts.
The Mariners have added three of the Conference's most sought-after players to their squad this summer – in the shape of Scott Brown, Jack Mackreth and Toto Nsiala.
The trio have all penned 12-month deals at Blundell Park, leading some fans to ask why the club aren't looking to secure top talent for longer.
Town's boss says longer deals will be offered in certain circumstances, but insists his strategy is for the good of the club.
"It's not particularly a club policy, but in general one-year deals are what I'll be looking at," Hurst told the Telegraph.
"If it was right to offer a longer contract then that's a possibility, but ultimately they're the right deals for the players I've brought in.
"That's not saying they're not going to be as good as someone who comes in on a longer deal, but I don't think you have to stretch yourself.
"I've seen some clubs in the league below us offering two-year deals like they're going out of fashion.
"It amazes me, and then clubs end up in trouble and wonder why. It's quite obvious why – they're overstretching themselves.
"So I'll just do what I feel is right for this football club and this squad."
On the Mariners' chase for another four or five new faces, Hurst reiterated that a wideman and striker remain his priorities.
"I'm not going to put any limitations on myself, but it would be nice to get a winger and centre-forward in as soon as possible.
"We're not close on anything currently. I've said I think we need another defensive player in there and perhaps a midfielder as well.
"I have got Scott Brown, Craig Disley and Paddy McLaughlin who can certainly play central, so it's not as much a priority as one or two other positions.
"Again, if something drops and it's right then I'll act on it."
