[Long time red]

Contracted players are tied to the club which is good as it means you can plan long term. the downside for the club is that you still have to pay players who are injured. ie Leam last season.

Non contract players can move on by any other club which serves 7 days notice of approach no fee required. The terms of Non Contract can mean whatever you want it to payment wise, but it gives the club an easy way out if the player sustains a long term injury.

Generally speaking most players below Conference level will be Non Contract the possible exception being a talented youngster who may play at a higher level and therefore someone would be willing to pay a fee for him.