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1 to 30 November 2005 |
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The next Alty Youth match is this Sunday at home to Bootle in the Open Cup quarter-final at Wythenshawe Town - NB this is a 1.30pm kick-off to allow for extra time and penalties before the light fades.
Above: Another excellent image from Gavin Rathbone of GR Photography, showing Kieran Lugsden and Colin Potts amongst the Alty players celebrating the win against Tamworth
SAM has a report on the Tamworth game. "it was a game that seemed destined to end goalless... until an incredible double blast in the closing minutes saw Alty snatch all three points and leapfrog their disbelieving opponents in the Conference table... Buoyed by the presence of new signing Steve Bushell in midfield, Altrincham did look sharp during the opening stages... After the introduction of both Robinson and Kieran Lugsden, the home side attacked with a renewed impetus". Tamworth are subject of a substantial article in Tuesday's Daily Telegraph as they prepare for their FA Cup tie against Hartlepool - having disposed of Altrincham in the 4th Qualifying Round. Meanwhile, the BBC says that "Scott Bevan's loan spell at Tamworth has been extended for a second month. The 26-year-old goalkeeper has made four appearances for the Lambs".
Alty have a league engagement away at Accrington this Saturday and Confguide reports that "Stanley have now won each of their last four Conference fixtures and, having risen to second in the Conference table, they are clearly in the mood to maintain the winning habit".
From Gravesend we learn that the club "have extended their lease on Stonebridge Road for a further twenty years. Chairman, Brian Kilcullen, said 'the new lease which takes us up to 2025 gives the club the security it needs. We are very grateful to our landlords, Land Securities plc, for agreeing to the extension. They have also agreed to waive the rent which is a great gesture and shows their support for the football club. The extension also allows us to source grants from bodies such as the Football Foundation'. However... Kilcullen confirmed 'our main focus is still to move at the earliest opportunity. What this lease gives us is security of tenure whilst we seek to move'".
Tuesday's Halifax v Scunthorpe LDV match was frozen off.
Stevenage Borough report that "Dino Maamria has been handed a five game suspension for his red card against Grays Athletic, his third dismissal of the season".
NL Daily states that "Nigel Clough, manager of Burton Albion, has brought in two trialists... Midfield duo Paul Smith and Nick Hawkins are both currently on trial at the Pirelli Stadium... Smith (29) is attempting to rebuild his career after suffering a serious knee injury whilst with Sheffield Wednesday last season... Hawkins, meanwhile, is looking for a new club after being released by Nottingham Forest".
"Aldershot have lost their appeal against Tim Sills' s dismissal in Saturday's win over Forest Green, reports BBC Southern Counties Radio... Sills must now serve a three-match suspension".
"Hereford United manager Graham Turner believes that the race for the Conference title is still wide open. 'Grays are still going great guns up there and they have to be caught'", he told BBC Hereford and Worcester. He added, "I don't see an outstanding side such as Barnet last year or us and Chester the year before. I think it's going to be a scrap almost to the finish".
Meanwhile, "Canvey Island have been boosted by the news that defender Dominic Sterling does not require a knee operation... [He] has now been told that a course of physiotherapy should suffice. The former Aldershot player is now expected to be out of action for just a further three weeks" says the BBC.
Southport manager Liam Watson told the BBC, "We have got a relatively young side and we needed a leader, which I think Chris Brass is. He's also a very good player and proven at this level". Watson "is also tipping on-loan Crewe defender Mark Roberts, 22, to have a big future in the game after gaining first-team experience with the Sandgrounders".
Above: A superb photo from Gavin Rathbone of Stuart Coburn in action against Tamworth last Saturday. This and many other Alty images can be bought from the Robins's Shop and viewed on the GR Photography website.
The BBC reports that "Aldershot have lodged an appeal against Tim Sills's dismissal in Saturday's win over Forest Green Rovers. The Shots hope the FA will overturn the red card shown to Sills following a collision with defender Damon Searle. 'I just thought the referee got it wrong. I have looked at the video of the incident and Tim hasn't touched the guy', said manager Terry Brown".
The NL Daily states that "Crawley Town are tracking Bedworth United goalkeeper David Clarke. Crawley have served seven days notice of approach for the 20-year-old and want to take him down to Sussex on trial. Bedworth manager Mark Hallam will tell the keeper to be cautious, and claimed: “I know of a couple of Football League sides have been running the rule over him of late. We did speak to David with a view to putting him on contract, but he wasn’t too keen. Going to Crawley would be a big gamble, especially as he would have to uproot and move home... I’m convinced something will happen for him closer to home'".
Meanwhile, Simon Wormull admitted he was disappointed not to be Crawley Town's new manager but insists he and the rest of the players are fully behind John Hollins. Wormull, 28, enjoyed a four-week spell as caretaker boss after Francis Vines was sacked and said he wanted the job permanently. He said: "I have spoken to John Hollins and Alan Lewer and they have the same morals as I have, so I think it is a great appointment. I think we will really move forward and the players will enjoy it" he told The Argus.
"Goalkeeper Saul Deeney has resisted Burton Albion's latest attempt to persuade him to put down some roots at the Pirelli Stadium. The former Notts County stopper has been on non-contract terms... But repeated efforts by the manager Nigel Clough have failed to persuade the 22-year-old Irishman to sign a contract... Clough said: '"Saul is still hankering after a bigger stage and wants to keep his options open in the hope that something might happen when the transfer window opens in January'. Clough said: 'There is nothing at all wrong with a player wanting to be higher up the ladder, but he's been with us six weeks and there's still only our offer on the table'... After making almost fifty first-team appearances for Notts County, the Derry-born player was offered new deal by the Meadow Lane club in May. But Deeney rejected the offer because he had hopes that a Championship club would come in for him... but the League Two club cut their losses and released him last month", states the Burton Mail.
"Salisbury City have signed 27-year-old Liverpool-born full back Jon Beswetherick... After a transfer to Bristol Rovers in July 2004, where he failed to break into the first-team, he moved to Kidderminster Harriers in November of the same year where he made ten Football League appearances before being released the following January and joining Forest Green Rovers".
LDV Vans Trophy 2:
Altrincham FC wishes to point out that adverts (right) appearing around Altrincham advertising Altrincham football ring tones for mobile phones have nothing to do with the Club. Profits from this venture are NOT going to the football club, which is in no way connected with the adverts.
The FAT draw, as it affects Conference National clubs is:
On Tuesday 6th we travel to Essex to play Grays (7.45pm). Details of the STAR supporters' s coach times and fares for the matches at Accrington and Grays Athletic are on the Away Travel page .
As the league table graphically shows, we have now met 18 of our 21 Conference opponents - we have yet to meet Woking, Kidderminster or Grays. We have yet to play a top-four or bottom-seven side away from Altrincham and have yet to meet a mid-table side (i.e. 5th to 14th) at Moss Lane.
Pictured above, Tommy Docherty is watched by compere and Alty manager, Graham Heathcote, during Saturday's succesful fundraising event at Moss Lane.
Above: Graham Heathcote auctions a drawing of Alty's promotion-winning squad.
On Saturday night Altrincham FC held a very enjoyable "Evening with Tommy Docherty" in the Sponsors' Lounge at Moss Lane. "The Doc", who is now 78, spoke unscripted after an excellent meal provided by Mike Prophett and colleagues. Afterwards he answered questions from the guests and, as usual, gave frank answers on subjects as diverse as the current England team, George Best and his past managerial exploits. Tom kindly gave his time freely to support Altrincham FC and the club is very grateful for his generosity. The evening was compered by Alty manager Graham Heathcote who also conducted a profitable auction of sporting memorabilia. This included Australian cricket memorabilia secured by chairman Geoff Goodwin during his duties as the coach driver to the Aussies during their recent tour of England as well as various football related items. The star auction-lot was a framed collection of FA Trophy programmes and tickets from Altrincham's three FA Trophy Finals in 1978, 1982 and 1986. This alone raised more than £1,000. Other auctioned items included Manchester City items provided by Alty director, Andrew Shaw. A really entertaining evening was had by all - even Graham's attempts to sing did not prevent that!
The next social event at Moss Lane is this Monday evening at 7.30pm when there is a Bingo Night in the Sponsors' Lounge. And don't forget that this Wednesday evening witnesses the STAR (supporters' trust) AGM which is expected to be attended by former Alty stars Paul France and Mick Carmody.
Alty right-back Tom Barclay (in blue, left) jostles for the ball as Astley Mulholland and Richard Gresty prepare to assist in the game against Leigh RMI.
Two late goals saw Alty Youth win 3-2 in the Neil Thomason Trophy against Leigh RMI on Sunday. Trailing 2-1 with seven minutes left, Andy Keogh equalised and then Ben Deegan fired home the winner. Ben also scored Alty's opening goal and he has now equalled the Altrincham Youth goalscoring record of 34 goals in a season, held by Lee Hendley - and it is still only November! In all, he has scored for 20 times for Alty Youth in league and cup matches, 7 for Altrincham & District FA, 6 for Cheshire FA Youth and once for Altrincham FC Reserves, a tally all the more remarkable when it is realised that Ben has also served a suspension this season.
A match report is in the Youth section.
Right: Steve Bushell
NL Daily says that "Sheffield United defender Evan Horwood has joined York City on a month’s loan... Horwood made ten appearances for Stockport at the end of last season and began the current campaign at Scunthorpe United but.. returned to Bramall Lane after a month. York boss Billy McEwan said: 'He can play centre-half or full-back and has been on the verge of Sheffield United's first-team. We are grateful to Neil Warnock for allowing him to come and they are helping us financially'... McEwan also confirmed former City player-manager Brass's loan switch from neighbours Harrogate Town to Southport. He said: 'Chris Brass has gone to Southport until January 1st with the view to becoming their assistant-manager'" .
Tamworth's website also has a preview of Saturday's game at Moss Lane: "Lambs' boss Mark Cooper has moved quickly to plug the gaps left in the squad following the departure of Aaron Brown to Reading, and the unavailability of Dave Bampton who is suspended for one game following five yellow cards. Midfielder Hugh McAuley is still registered with Tamworth but may well leave the club soon and Trevor Robinson has completed his loan spell and returns to Millwall. Scott Bevan is available for selection (his loan spell ends after next Saturday's FA Cup tie) but Bob Taylor's foot injury looks set to keep him sidelined.So, with a number of other first team squad members also close to five bookings Cooper and Assistant Manager Richard Dryden were frantically searching for quality players to bring to the Lamb in time for the trip to Altrincham. Birmingham City winger Carl Motteram comes in on loan (until Jan 2nd) and Boston United midfielder Steve Melton is also set to make his debut against the Cheshire club on Saturday. They take squad numbers 7 and 6 respectively... Cooper has also put in 7 days notice for a Conference North player who, if all goes well, looks set to join next week".
The Altrincham website is pleased to display the first ever depiction of a Montezuma chocolate fountain on a Conference football club website! And the reason? Belgian Chocolate Fountains is a new company set up by Altrincham supporter Mark Eckersall and his wife Jane. As Alty fans will know, Marks has been a tireless worker for the cause of Altrincham FC, man and boy. Currently, despite a full time job and helping to bring up a family, he runs the excellent STAR Supporters' coach service which operates to all Altrincham away games (using go Goodwins Coaches). In the past "Ecky" has been a leading figure in SAFE, the supporters' association, has been commercial manager of the club, as well as carrying out nemerous tasks at Moss Lane including matchday announcing and painting and maintaining the ground. In short, he has given an awful lot to the club. In return the website is happy to support Mark's venture, which hopefully will be well supported by Altrincham supporters and others.
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NL Daily says that Gazza's Kettering Town "have released former Doncaster Rovers and Halifax Town midfielder Jamie Paterson and have signed ex-Leeds United and England under-21 international Kevin Dixon. The departure of 32-year-old Paterson will come as a surprise to many Poppies supporters. However, the former Conference winner coaches at Halifax and would find it difficult to return to being a full-time player again due to his commitments at The Shay".
Woking announce that "Paul Watson a 29 year old left back has been signed this week on a non contract basis. His former clubs include Fulham, Gillingham, Brighton and Coventry".
Confguide says that "Exeter and Grays's appeals about the red cards last week to Phillips and Stuart respectively have failed, due to 'lack of video evidence'".
Also from the NL Paper: "New Crawley boss John Hollins is working without a contract as he bids to turn the Red Devils' season around. Alan Mullery, Crawley’s football consultant, told the NLP: 'We didn’t want someone to get the job in the position we are in and be comfortable. We need the manager to be hungry. John will be here until the summer at least, and then we will sit down and talk again'".
Morecambe "have signed a young England keeper as cover for the injured Ryan Robinson... [who] looks likely to be out of action for two or three weeks. Caretaker boss, Sammy McIlroy has secured the services of 20-year-old Steven Drench from Blackburn Reserves... He has joined Morecambe for one month".
Bullsnews reports that Hereford have signed "Birmingham City stopper Andy Bagnall, who signs on work experience... Birmingham have two other keepers on loan, with James Dormand at Tamworth and Adam Legdzins at Halifax".
Dagenham report that "Lee Flynn joined Fisher Athletic. Lee was unable to perform daytime training having signed on a part time two year contract and has been on the transfer list since June".
I am grateful to Stan Strickland of Burscough FC who kindly sent me the following item from the Cayman Football website about Lee Ramoon (right) who was briefly at Alty in 1994-95. Lee also played once for Burscough whilst on loan from Alty.
Lee Ramoon Honoured with FIFA Order of Merit Award
At FIFA’s 54th Ordinary Congress in Paris on Thursday May 20th, 2004 Cayman’s own Lee Ramoon was recognized as a recipient of the prestigious FIFA Centennial Order of Merit. Lee Ramoon, who has dedicated more than half his life as a representative of Cayman football, was first selected for the Cayman Islands National Football Team in 1979 at age 13. Between 1979 and 2004 he has continuously contributed as both player and assistant national coach. Lee who has participated in more than 200 international football matches on behalf of the Cayman Islands, serving on many occasions as captain, is nationally recognized by both his peers and the fans as an outstanding footballer and role model. CIFA President Jeffrey Webb is more than honored to have nominated Lee Ramoon for FIFA’s highest award in world football. 'On behalf of the Cayman Islands Football Association I would like to convey our warmest congratulations to Lee Ramoon as recipient of this unique and prestigious FIFA award', said CIFA president Jeffrey Webb. 'This is the highest international honour FIFA has ever offered and I believe there is no one more deserving than Lee Ramoon. He has been a true sportsman and a tremendous player for the Cayman Islands. He will go down in history as one of Cayman’s greatest players of all time and an unparalleled ambassador'. The FIFA Centennial Order of Merit will be presented to Mr. Ramoon on a date to be announced in Grand Cayman during an official service befitting this prestigious award.
Centre-back Gary Talbot (right) will definitely miss Saturday's game against Tamworth as his foot injury continues to cause problems. However, fellow defenders Chris Adams and Mark Maddox should be fit for selection. Last night, Stephen Rose was having treatment for the injury he sustained at Crewe and may be available.
In the NL Paper Tamworth boss Mark Cooper says, "We know that Graham (Heathcote) gets a well organised team out on the park and that he will get his men playing with passion. We expect another tough game and, just because we won the recent FA Cup tie, we shouldn't take that as any guide for Saturday's match. I know we were lucky to win on that day... They are better at home and we are a better side on our travels. We expect a tough, tight and interesting contest".
Joining the Shaymen is "Blackpool winger Rory Prendergast on loan. The 27-year-old moved to Bloomfield Road from Accrington for an undisclosed fee during the summer, but has only started six league games for Pool. He will remain with the Shaymen until 31 December". Prendergast was previously at Emley and Accrington.
"Accrington have swapped one Charlton goalkeeper for another with the arrival on loan of Robert Elliot (19) to replace the departing Darren Randolph. Elliot has signed until the end of December and will take Randolph's place when his loan expires on Saturday" and
Scarborough report "A hectic day has resulted in several changes to the Boro playing squad. "Joining Boro are: Andy Parton from Scunthorpe United who is on loan until 2 January. Rob Atkinson an 18-year-old centre half from Barnsley, also on loan. Dan Jarvis, a centre-half who has signed on non-contract terms from Northern Counties East side Rossington Main. Leaving the McCain is striker Jake Speight, who is set to join Bury FC on loan until January". Also Boro have extended Lee Fowler's loan from Huddersfield.
Midfielder Terry Barwick has gone on loan to York City from Grimsby Town..
Shotsweb says that "Aldershot Town manager Terry Brown has confirmed the one-month loan signing of 19-year-old Cambridge United striker, John Turner". who "has fallen out of favour at the Abbey Stadium and it looks as though United may be looking to release Turner in the January transfer window".
Dagenham & Redbridge "have taken Cliff Akurang on loan until January 2nd. Ghana born Cliff was a junior with Chelsea and Luton before joining Chesham United. His goalscoring brought him transfers to Hitchin Town and subsequently Thurrock... In February 2005 he signed for Heybridge Swifts".
Grays Athletic "have signed Nathan Koo-Boothe on a month's loan from MK Dons. Nathan is a 20 year old central defender with first team experience".
Graham may also add one or two non-contract signings to the Altrincham squad in the near future as these are not affected by the new transfer rules.
In SAM Graham Heathcote (right) says, "On the way home from Gravesend and all day Sunday I was really hurting after that result. I'm not enjoying Conference football one bit and I'm finding it tough week in, week out but it's not anything that I didn't know at the start of the season. We would be happy if the season ended now and that may sound terrible but that's the reality of our situation. The simple fact is that we are playing better teams. At this level you need a combination of strikers who are going to get you 30 goals or so and we are trying to find answers for that but it's tough. People need to look at the bigger picture though, because we have jumped two leagues in two seasons and it is not easy to keep improving the squad on a tight budget. We are not going to push the boat out for survival and if people want to see that as negative then they can do, but we have to be realistic. The bottom line is that we are still alive and kicking at the end of the season and people may lose sight of the fact. It is silly to go out and pay wages that you have not got - we have walked that path before and it was the wrong route. We are on the right path now and if we have to take a step back before going forward again then that's the way it is".
Accrington Stanley report that "John Coleman is expecting to bring in a goalkeeper on loan from a Premiership club ahead of the deadline for short term loan signings at midnight tomorrow night. Darren Randolph's loan from Charlton Athletic ends after Saturday's match at home to Southport, and cannot be renewed until the transfer window opens again in January."
Crawley Town "midfielder Robbie Kember will be out of action until the New Year after undergoing an operation on his injured ankle. Kember...has played less than half an hour this season having earlier picked up eye injury in pre-season training".
Bullsnews says that "Hereford United will be in the draw for the Quarter Final of the LDV Northern Area which takes place on Saturday but won't receive any bonus from last night's win over Port Vale. The prize money rules of the LDV are such that the defeated side picks up any prize money and Vale will receive £4,000 for their efforts. The quarter finals operate in the same way. Should Hereford win, they receive nothing, but if defeated the Bulls will pick-up £6,000. However defeated league clubs will receive £8,000 each".
Southport's "Liam Watson has made two loan signings ahead of Thursdays deadline for signing loan players. Mark Roberts a 22 year old Defender has signed from Crewe Alexandra. He is joined by Adriano Rigoglioso a 26 year old attacking midfeld player or striker from Doncaster Rovers".
"Exeter City boss Alex Inglethorpe feels this week's loan transfer deadline should not apply to Conference clubs. After 1700 GMT on Thursday no new loan signings can be registered until the transfer window opens on 1 January. Inglethorpe told BBC Sport. "At our level, loans are so important because so many teams run off small squads. A lot of teams do not have youth teams to fall back on. Our youth system consists of seven full-time scholars and we do not have a reserve team... I am yet to be convinced that this [deadline] is something that works at the lower end of the scale... "A loan system is a really important way for us to function... You have still got clubs in the Conference who are not full-time. If it is hard for us at Exeter then can you imagine what it is like for someone like Tamworth where they are part-time. Obviously they cannot sustain a full squad all the time so they are going to need loans" .
"Grimsby midfielder Terry Barwick looks set to join York City on loan. Barwick, 22, has opened talks with City boss Billy McEwan" says the BBC. And, "Morecambe have parted company with defender Carl Ruffer. The former Chester City player leaves Christie Park after having his contract cancelled by mutual consent. Ruffer, 30... has been plagued by injury during his short stay with the Shrimps".
The Cambridge Evening News says that "Robert Duffy, who was released by Cambridge United two months ago after making just three starts without scoring, has signed for Kettering until the end of the season."
On This is Essex states that "Canvey soccer boss Jeff King claimed 'appalling defending' in the opening half had been the major factor in Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by a Tamworth side who had gone into the match propping up the Conference table".
The Argus reports that "Jimmy Quinn has blasted Crawley on the day they are expected to announce their new manager... Quinn was one of the leading candidates but was told on Monday he had not got the job... 'I was disappointed with the way this has been handled. I have not been told personally by the club, I heard from my agent. I have also been made to wait a long time. There are ways of doing things and I don't think they have handled it very well'" , he said. Whilst managerless, Crawley "made a £75,000 bid for Stevenage striker Anthony Elding, signed Tristam Whitman on loan from Tamworth and have attempted to capture Tony Scully [on loan at Exeter] from Notts County".
Above: Kieran Lugsden in action in the Cheshire Senior Cup match against Crewe last week - one of Gavin Rathbone's excellent photos, available from the Robins' Shop. More images are displayed on the GR Photography website.
Tuesday's LDV Trophy results:
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Confguide reports that "Reading look poised to sign Tamworth defender Aaron Brown, who played for the Championship club's reserves while on trial earlier this year. Brown, 22, who trained with Watford recently, was this month part of the non-League England squad who faced Belgium. Reading director of football Nick Hammond told Reading's official website: 'I've been talking to Tamworth about the possibility of bringing him here, initially on loan but then with the possibility of a permanent move when the transfer window opens in January. Nothing has been confirmed but we will continue to talk to both Tamworth and the player'... He has made 17 appearances this season, scoring one goal as well as being sent off once". As a result, he is suspended against Altrincham on Saturday.
"Cambridge United boss Rob Newman has bolstered his squad with two new players, while several scholars have been farmed out in a bid to help them get work experience. Gavin Heeroo impressed... to earn himself a month’s loan from Farnborough. The former Crystal Palace man is joined at the Abbey Stadium by Max Porter, who arrives on a month's work experience from Southend United... Newman said of his new acquisitions: 'Gavin can play right back or right midfield so we've got him in as cover, with the possibility of a longer deal. Max is a very tenacious young midfielder'... Scholars Duane Eastall, Ashley Fuller, and Ryan Lockett have all been sent out on work experience, while striker Mbiyeye Medine has joined Chelmsford City on a month's loan".
"Grays have appealed against the red card centre-back Jamie Stuart picked up in Saturday's top of the table win at Exeter. Stuart was sent off along with City striker Lee Phillips for an incident in the tunnel as the sides trooped off at half time. 'We put the appeal in today, so fingers crossed,even if we can’t get the whole three games scrubbed, we might be able to get it down to one game', Grays boss Mark Stimson told The NLP on Monday night: 'Both players said they hadn’t really touched each other'". If upheld, Stuart could miss the game against Altrincham on 6 December.
The FA confirms that two players from our opponents, Tamworth, are suspended - they are Aaron Brown, sent off on Saturday and David Bampton who from 26/11/2005 is "suspended from all first team football until the Club have completed 1 first team match for 5 cautions".
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Above left: The calendar's cover. Right: The month of February 2006.
BBC Sport reports that "Hereford United boss Graham Turner is hoping to sign a goalkeeper on loan after losing the services of Wayne Brown with a broken wrist... But with no loan signings permitted between November 25 and January 1, Turner wants more cover now".
"Canvey Island have placed defender Jay Conroy on the transfer-list. The ex-Crystal Palace youngster, 19, joined the Gulls in the summer but has struggled to break into the first-team. Meanwhile, Canvey boss Jeff King has allowed long-serving goalkeeper Ashley Harrison to join Great Wakering Rovers on loan" says the BBC.
From This is York we read that "New Zealand international Leo Bertos wants to end his nomadic existence by earning a permanent stay at York City. The 23-year-old right winger made his Minstermen debut during Saturday's 0-0 draw at Kidderminster Harriers... after spending brief spells at five different clubs since being released by Rochdale in the summer. He said: 'It was pretty gutting to get released by Rochdale after two seasons in their first team... I have been at Swindon, Doncaster, Bristol Rovers, Chester and Stevenage but it's the same situation everywhere. So many clubs don't have any money now'". He added, "Hopefully I can cement a place in the team... I'm non-contract at the moment but I would definitely be interested in signing for York because I need to play. I don't want to play reserve-team football". City boss Billy McEwan said "He gives us another dimension to our team and gives us penetration which you need at times in games".
Aldershot Town is to have a new official website at www.theshots.co.uk from 28th November.
Confguide confirms that "Kidderminster boss Stuart Watkiss has admitted that he may lose some of his top-earners in a cost-cutting exercise... Watkiss will only be able to bring in loan signings before the window closes on Friday, while the prospect of losing players such as Iyseden Christie and Mark Jackson is a distinct possibility. 'It's no secret that we may have to lose some of our top earners... There are no offers on the table yet and no deal is imminent for any of our players but there has obviously been interest, but that's all it is at the moment. There is the money available to bring in one more loan signing (before Thursday) so we'll sit down on Monday morning'" said the manager. Meanwhile "Watkiss is adamant his side should have been awarded a late penalty against York City on Saturday, which if converted would have given the Harriers all three points... Watkiss said after the match: 'For two weeks on the bounce, I'll be leaving the game tonight still puzzled by what I see as a poor refereeing decision that has ultimately decided the game... We're disappointed to again be on the wrong end of poor officiating. I have to say I think the officials were poor from start to finish today' ". Watkiss said of referee Amy Rayner "I went over to her and shook her hand and just let her know what I thought of that decision and her performance".
"Cambridge United are scrapping their youth centre of excellence as a cost cutting measure. Vice-chairman John Howard, who has responsibility for United's youth set-up, explained the likely withdrawal of almost £70,000 in grant funding from the Coca-Cola League at the end of this season had forced the club to axe the centre of excellence. He told the Cambridge Evening News: "The relegation of a club like United with such a well-regarded and successful youth policy has highlighted the lack of provision for the youth policies of clubs that drop out of the Football League... The club will now focus its youth development efforts on local colleges and clubs".
Above: Ben Deegan (left in yellow) keeps his eye on the ball as Anthony Davies (no.11) stands by, on a cloudy afternoon at Trafford as Altrincham FA defeat Chester FA.
Altrincham & District FA youth team, entirely comprising Altrincham FC Youth players, beat Chester & District FA Youth at Trafford FC on Sunday by six goals to nil. They are now in the Cheshire FA District Cup Final against Stockport & District FA to be played in March, at a venue to be confirmed. Fresh from scoring twice in Saturday's Cheshire FA's 6-3 win over Liverpool FA in the Northern Counties group-stage match this weekend, Alty striker Ben Deegan hit a hat-trick against Chester. He has now scored 25 goals for Altrincham Youth and Altrincham FA this season as well as netting once for Alty Reserves and six times for the Cheshire FA side. The other scorers against Chester were Matty Williams, Astley Mulholland and Andy Keogh.
Match report in Youth section.
Alty's Tom Bane also scored in the Cheshire FA match against Liverpool and Richard Gresty also played. And, still on the representative front, in the mid-week inter-league match between the NW Allied Trophies League and the Bury & Radcliffe League, Alty's Andy Keogh played.
Above: Gary Scott (blue shirt no.11) battles for the ball at Gravesend, as Val Owen looks on.
Match report here.
As Alty work hard against full-time opposition, clubs at the other end of the Conference's financial spectrum are able to offer big money for players. The NL Paper reports that managerless Crawley have tabled a bid of £75,000 for Stevenage's Anthony Elding. Elding's partner George Boyd is stated to be subject of interest from Leeds United and Shefffield United, with a £200,000 fee being touted.
Conference teams in LDV fixtures this week are:
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Right: Steve Aspinall, made his 100th appearance for Alty on Wednesday night.
"Kidderminster Harriers could hand a debut to promising midfielder Russ Penn at home to York City on Saturday, with Michael Blackwood set to fill in for suspended Wayne Hatswell at left back. Harriers' boss Stuart Watkiss, who is braced for further cuts to his playing budget, has been experimenting with various permutations... With Martin O'Connor facing a longer than anticipated lay-off after an exploratory knee operation revealed more damage than expected, Penn has been groomed for a central midfield role against the Minstermen... Since releasing left back deputy Steve Burton from his contract, Harriers have only had two left-footers, Hatswell and Blackwood among their first-team ranks. And with the manager not receiving a single penny of Burton's or departing right back Wayne Evans' wage to reinvest in the squad, Watkiss has been unable to bring in cover for the left side of defence. In Hatswell's absence, he has contemplated reverting to three at the back and has even considered employing right-footers Johnny Mullins, Wayne Graves of Gavin Hurren at left back. 'Whatever I do it is going to be a case of putting a square peg in a round hole', admitted Watkiss... The Harriers' boss has also been busy on the phone this week attempting to clarify the loan arrangements for Heslop, Mullins, Pugh and Taiwo Atieno. He fears that if any of the temporary signings are called back at short notice he could be down to the bare bones of a squad and struggling to name 11 players and five substitutes... 'Barnsley and Burnley are stumping up all the cash for Heslop and Pugh so if they were to go back we would not save anything but we'd lose two important players'", the manager told This is KHFC. Also, "Stuart Watkiss could be forced to release one of his top earners, thought to be leading goal-scorer Iysden Christie or skipper Mark Jackson as part of a cost-cutting exercise", says Confguide
Bullsnews adds that "Failure in the FA Cup, after manager Stuart Watkiss admitted that the club had budgeted for a run, cost Harriers a minimum of the £10,000 prize money for winning the 4QR tie... Should attendances reach the depths of the 1500 attendances the club got against the likes of Morecambe and Halifax then a defecit of £75,000 is easily forseeable for the remainder of the season. Chairman Barry Norgrove acknowledged last month that the club were running at a loss of £5,000 per week... and the club will be facing a six figure loss for the season without a dramatic improvement",
From Confguide comes a report that "Accrington Stanley have bolstered their squad with the acquisition of former Liverpool trainee Mark Smyth on non-contract terms.
Only six points cover the whole bottom half of the Conference table. A win for Alty could take them to 13th; defeat could drop them to 21st!
Alty boss Graham Heathcote says that up to five players may be missing tomorrow against Gravesend. Those definitely out of the game are defenders Gary Talbot, Stephen Rose (left) and Chris Adams (right) as well as striker Lee Hendley, with another defender, Mark Maddox, very doubtful as well. As previously reported, Stephen Rose injured his foot on a sunken sprinkler at Crewe in the warm up ot the Cheshire Senior Cup match last Wednesday, whilst Chris Adams picked up an injury in that game, after over-stretching. In addition, striker Rod Thornley will play again for Radcliffe Borough this Saturday, alongside the ineligible Ged Murphy, who is unable to play for Alty until next month under the new transfer rules.
So, that leaves just 16 fit members of the squad to travel to Gravesend this evening, if goalkeeper Richard Acton is not counted as he is still not fully recovered from his broken foot. The 16 are: goalkeeper Coburn; defenders Aspinall, Band, Butler, Hilton, Munroe; midfielders Chalmers, Owen, Peyton, Potts, Robinson, Scott; forwards Little, Lugsden, McFadden and Wilson. Of these sixteen, eleven have started seven or fewer league games this season for Alty this season. Four have yet to start a league game for Alty this season (Aspinall, McFadden, Butler, Robinson), whilst Peyton and Lugsden have started once. Wilson and Hilton have started twice, whilst Scott has started four league games, Chalmers six and Munroe seven.
The BBC says that for tomorrow's game, "Gravesend have a major doubt over the fitness of defender Paul McCarthy, who is suffering from bruised ribs. Danny Slatter is definitely out with a viral infection, while midfielder Lee Protheroe is suspended".
The NL Paper has comments from Liam Daish, the Gravesend boss, before tomorrow's clash with Altrincham. Without a win in five games, The Fleet boss said of the recent defeat by Aldershot, "Last week was gut-wrenching and has stayed with me. When you're on a run like ours you have to show togetherness and bottle. We need to beat Altrincham and then the confidence will come back.... We conceded three goals to three crosses and that's disturbing... and our decision making isn't quite right at the moment". Meanwhile Graham Heathcote spoke of new man Warren Peyton: "Things did not work out for Warren at Leigh. He's a naturally fit lad, which is something we need and he has ability as well".
SAM reports that Alty boss "Graham Heathcote is looking for his young charges to make a real impact after the club released veteran striker Lutel James this week... Heathcote is confident his squad is strong enough to cope and is ready to put faith in youth. Speaking exclusively to SAM, he said: 'We've released Lutel mainly because what we need up front at the moment is pace and the player who can give me that is Kieran Lugsden (left). He came on against Exeter on Saturday and made the sort of impact you hope a substitute would make and caused them real problems. Lugsden, 19, is a graduate of the Alty youth team... The Robins can also call on fellow youth team graduates Lee Hendley and Pat McFadden, both 18, who made their debuts this season but have found chances limited so far. 'We need to start getting behind teams and pace will be important in that'," said Heathcote. 'Lee Hendley hasn't trained for the last couple of weeks but hopefully we'll have him back soon and Pat McFadden can come in as well. All the young players at this club are important, Lewis Chalmers was another one who did well on Saturday, they just have to start performing consistently'". Graham added that 'Hopefully the arrival of both Warren Peyton and Ged Murphy will make a difference. We've been trying to play football this season but that's not always possible, you need to have two strings to your bow and adapt depending on who you are playing".NL Daily says that "Rob Newman, manager of Cambridge United, has brought in Gavin Heeroo and Max Porter on a temporary basis. Defender Heeroo has arrived on a month's loan from Farnborough Town... while midfielder Porter has come in on 'work experience' from Southend United".
The BBC says that "Former Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy has taken over as caretaker manager of Morecambe. He is to stand in for Shrimps boss Jim Harvey, who is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack before last Saturday's game... Harvey, who was McIlroy's assistant with Northern Ireland, is expected to be sidelined for around three months. McIlroy's last job in management came at Stockport County... [He] will be assisted at Christie Park by Mark Lillis, who was his assistant at Stockport".
"Kidderminster boss Stuart Watkiss has signed former Torquay defender Patrick Flynn... The ex-Wolves junior (20), has moved to Aggborough for a month on non-contract terms to cover for the absence of Wayne Hatswell and Chris McHale. 'With Chris going out to Stourport for a month for games, it's freed up a little bit of cash'", Watkiss told BBC Hereford and Worcester.
"Forest Green Rovers have signed Bristol City striker Guy Madjo on loan, with a view to a permanent deal. The Cameroon-born forward, 21, has started one game and made five substitute appearances for City - scoring in their LDV defeat at Barnet". FGR have also released Jamie Gosling and Jon Beswetherick.
The BBC also says that "Dagenham have given former Gillingham and Southend winger Jimmy Corbett the chance to revive his career. Corbett is training with the Conference club... following an injury-hit two years at Southend which ended in the summer. Corbett spent five years at Blackburn after a big-money move from Gillingham but never made a first team appearance".
"Notts County boss Gudjon Thordarson says he is looking at releasing out-of-favour winger Tony Scully. Scully, 29, has been on loan at Exeter since August, but his spell expires at the start of December. 'I think it would be best for Scully to try and get a future elsewhere', Thordarson told County's website".
"Aldershot boss Terry Brown is thrilled to see Roscoe D'Sane back in action after more than a year out injured. The striker, 25, came on as a second-half substitute for the reserves. 'It's fantastic to have him back, but it's going to be a gradual process - we're not going to rush this'", Brown told BBC Southern Counties Radio.
Above: Gavin Rathbone's shot of Kyle Wilson in action against Exeter. For more of Gavin's photos, visit GR Photos or the Robins' Shop at Moss Lane.
SAM reports that "When Altrincham took to the field on Saturday, they were barely recognisable. Unhappy with recent performances and faced with suspensions to both Karl Munroe and Val Owen, manager Graham Heathcote decided on a virtual overhaul of his team... But it initially seemed as though Heathcote's tinkering had backfired on him; that was until Colin Potts entered the field of play... The winger added a touch of class to the Alty midfield and it was his eye for an opportunity that enabled the Robins to finally split the well-organised Exeter defence... Earlier the Robins had struggled to get the better of their title-challenging opponents and throughout the first half they did not even manage a single shot on goal".
Above: Gavin Rathbone's photo of Warren Peyton playing against Exeter.
This is Exeter quotes the Grecians' Director of Football, Steve Perryman: "We are averaging two points from every three at the moment... There are going to be draws when we are expected to win and Altrincham might have fallen into that category. But other teams are going through the same thing and it's all about where you finish at the end of the season - and we are confident".
The BBC says that "Accrington manager John Coleman wants his side to make the most of being the first team to beat Grays by continuing their push to the top of the table... And with four successive home games to come against sides in the bottom half of the table [including Alty], starting against Forest Green on Friday night, Coleman is keen to take advantage. 'You can talk about the four home games, but that counts for nothing if you don't go out and perform...When we have got ourselves in a good position in the past we have let ourselves down and we have to make sure that doesn't happen again'". But "Mike Flynn, on loan, and Chris Butler are the latest to have gone and with Andy Tretton and Andy Proctor still sidelined through injury Coleman is scouring the market either for a loan or a January swoop. 'We have to bring a couple of players in. There is no getting away from that. We are thin on the ground in midfield so we need to bring in a midfield player and a defender'".
"Hereford United striker Adam Stansfield is nearing a first-team return after more than two months out of action following hernia surgery... The former Yeovil Town forward, 27, came through a reserve game against Cheltenham Town... Wing-back Simon Travis, who is yet to play this season because of injury, also featured in the 0-0 draw", states the BBC.
"York City boss Billy McEwan has signed New Zealand international Leo Bertos on a short-term contract... after being released from a non-contract deal at Chester City. The 23-year-old, who has also played for Rochdale and Barnsley, had spent a trial spell at York while turning out in the Conference North for Barrow" says the BBC.
The Conference ‘Player of The Month’ for October is Jamie Slabber of Grays Athletic.
"On-loan midfielder Lee Fowler is keeping his options open after starring on his debut for Scarborough. The 22-year-old midfielder produced a storming display in the 1-0 defeat of Tamworth and afterwards hinted at a full-time switch into boss Neil Redfearn's plans... He said: 'I only had a cartilage operation on my knee four weeks ago, but the only way to get back is by playing games. I did have a few options and when I made my mind up that I wanted to come to Boro, my agent asked me what I was doing because they were at the bottom of the Conference National. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Neil Redfearn. I played against him when he was at Boston, so I know what he is all about and how ambitious he is'". In response Redfearn referred to "The added bonus of having Lee Fowler is fantastic – he is easily the best midfield player in this division", reports Scarborough Today.
Crawley Town "Striker Stuart Douglas is the latest player to leave the Broadfield Stadium. The former Luton Town and Boston player joined the Red Devils just before the commencement of this season... [but] has had his contract with the club cancelled by mutual consent".
STAR, the Altrincham supporters' trust, has launched its long awaited "Giant killers" DVD (seen above), which records many of Altrincham's most famous moments in the FA Cup and FA Trophy. As Alty fans will know, Alty have more FA Cup scalps of League clubs than any other current non-league side. Priced at £18, the DVD can be bought by following links on the STAR website.
This is Staffs says that goalkeeper "Ben Williams will need to shake off a knee injury before Crewe can consider him for Saturday's derby clash. The Alex keeper was nursing a swollen knee at the end of last week's training sessions and has required treatment". Dario Gradi said "The treatment room is more or less free of bodies other than him... That is pleasing and I think that is down to the work we did with the players during the summer. I think their joints are protected by that extra body work they do in the gym". But "Steve Jones and David Vaughan have joined up with the Northern Ireland and Wales squads preparing for friendlies against Portugal (Tuesday) and Cyprus (Wednesday), while young midfielders Gary Roberts and Billy Jones are likely to start for England under-19s in their game with the Swiss at Wycombe on Wednesday night".
Confguide reports that "Morecambe FC officials were busy making plans for the rest of the season following the news that manager, Jim Harvey, suffered a heart attack before Saturday's home game against Cambridge. The 47-year-old was taken to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary an hour before kick-off after he collapsed in his office complaining of chest pains. Club doctor, Trevor Fleet, examined him at the scene and an ambulance was called immediately. Harvey underwent tests and was detained in the coronary care unit at the RLI where he is expected to remain for the rest of this week. On medical advice he will not return to the club for at least three months. Club chairman, Peter McGuigan, said on Monday: "In the very short term Jim Bentley and Dick Danson will be responsible for the team... In the longer term we hope to appoint a caretaker manager for a period which will be dictated by the length of time it takes for Jim to make a full recovery to enable him to rejoin the club. Jim is fully aware of what we are planning".
"Rob Newman, manager of Cambridge United, added a triallist to the squad travelling to Morecambe on Saturday and also welcomed back Ashley Nicholls. Newman has signed triallist Danny Bunce on non-contract terms and the defender made his debut at Christie Park. The teenage former West Ham trainee had trained with the U's for the previous two weeks... 'He's a left-sided defender who was released by West Ham at the end of last season', said Newman. Another 'new' face to the squad was Ashley Nicholls, who has returned from his three-month loan spell at Rushden & Diamonds" reports the club website
On This is Exeter "Jon Challinor sent Exeter City back to the top of the Nationwide Conference - before admitting: 'This was two points dropped'... after being held to a 1-1 draw at struggling Altrincham... But despite their table-topping exploits, the celebrations were put firmly on ice after they carelessly gifted Altrincham a share of the spoils.'We had numerous chances, two goals disallowed, plenty of shots on targets but they didn't go in and it wasn't to be our day', said Challinor. 'This was a definitely a case of two points dropped. We feel like we have lost the game, even though we still got a draw. In the first half we were well on top and that's when we need to take our chances.'".
This is Essex reports that "Canvey skipper Jeff Minton expressed his delight at his side finally getting their just deserts on opposition territory... 'We've had some good away draws this term, but too often we've played well enough to get some reward and ended up with nothing but we worked hard for what we got today'" at Forest Green, he said.
The Argus claims that "Former Chelsea boss John Hollins has emerged as a surprise candidate for the vacant Crawley job... Reds will hold third interviews with three candidates this week before naming the successor to Francis Vines, who was sacked three weeks ago. I understand Hollins is one of them and the others are former Northern Ireland international Jimmy Quinn... and ex-England international Luther Blissett... Caretaker-boss Simon Wormull says 'When the new man comes in he will find a buoyant changing room and when that happens then the performances of the players improve by 30 or 40%".
The BBC says that "Tamworth manager Mark Cooper wants to sign a new striker... Cooper said: 'I will be looking to bring in a striker now that Tris Whitman has gone out on loan. 'Tris hadn't performed for us so it was right to look for a change."
Exeter boss Alex Inglethorpe added, "Fair play, to Altrincham. They competed well but I am disappointed not to win... Having said that, I have to feel relieved that we got a point because ... they took their goal well and we could have lost it but for a good save by Paul Jones".
This is Exeter has a brief report on the game saying that "Exeter dominated the game in the early stages without really threatening until Dan Woodards let fly from long range, but his goalbound effort was blocked in front of goal by Altrincham defender Gary Talbot".
"Gravesend & Northfleet striker Charlie MacDonald was 'gutted'" to lose 3-2 to a stoppage-time winner at Aldershot. 'We're without a win since Forest Green (on 27 September), although the boys picked up a couple of draws while I was out injured', he told BBC Radio Kent. 'We dominated the second half, even with 10 men, but if you can't defend crosses you're not going to win games'" .
The BBC reports that "Cambridge United boss Rob Newman revealed he dropped four players from his team against Morecambe for disciplinary reasons. Ritchie Hanlon, Parys Okai and Craig Westcarr were on the bench, while top scorer Fola Onibuje was in the stands. 'I won't go into details but it was for disciplinary reasons they were left out', Newman said 'I want honest players at this football club and there were 11 honest players out there. They can be proud. Some might call me brave, some might call me stupid... but I had to act. .. The powers-that-be knew my reasons and they backed me 100%'".
"Kidderminster boss Stuart Watkiss blamed referee Gavin Ward for the Harriers' 3-1 defeat to Stevenage. Two of Stevenage's goals were penalties and Watkiss said: 'The only difference between the sides were the officials. I thought the referee was poor throughout. He consistently favoured the home side in his decision-making... We'll put in a report on his performance. He's not fit to referee in the Conference'".
The BBC says that "Boss Mark Stimson was disappointed to miss out on the unrivalled record for the best start to a Conference season after Grays lost 2-1 to Accrington. Grays had equalled the record on 29 October by going 15 games unbeaten. 'I think we created enough chances to get the equaliser, but we've come up against a good side', Stimson said. 'Accrington worked hard, closed us down and made it very difficult for us - but sometimes you have to hold your hand up and admit they were as good as us'".
From Crawley Town comes news from temporary player-manager Simon Wormull - 'We haven’t got a clue who the new manager will be or when he will take over – as far as I know, I’ll be taking training on Monday and Tuesday and we’ll take it from there... I’d be happy to keep a coaching role if that suited the new manager'".
Bullsnews says that "Woking signing John Mousinho has returned to Brentford after Woking manager Glenn Cockerill refused to guarantee him a starting spot, to the disappointment of Brentford counterpart Martin Allen".
Right: Warren Peyton leaves the field after his debut against Exeter City.
Accrington Stanley confirm that "Chris Butler has been released by the club and is expected to join Altrincham in the near future. The 21 year old left back joined Stanley in October 2004 after leaving the Liverpool Academy, but has struggled to get into the starting lineup this season. He leaves with the best wishes of the club". Chris was on the bench yesterday at Moss Lane.
NL Daily reports that "Roger Hunt, chairman of Cambridge United, has responded to press reports about relocation from the Abbey Stadium. 'We welcome John Howard's statement setting out the vision of the Bideawhile directors for a centre of football in Cambridge... As a board we are very clear that the details of any proposed relocation would need to be put in front of the supporters and shareholders, and a full and open discussion take place before the club could commit its support to any scheme... Since the conclusion of the CVA at the end of July the board have been in discussions with John and his partner Steven Clar... While John's aspirations are those we can all support in principle, the continuing lack of any details makes it impossible at present to make any proper evaluation of the proposal... We are certainly not in a position yet to support or decline John Howard's proposed relocation... Meanwhile, despite the massive and continuing efforts of staff and supporters, the club continues to face rent and other costs which we are finding difficult to sustain, and to face ongoing uncertainty about its ground and finances. This cannot continue if the club is to have any future. The club will be putting clear and final proposals to John Howard at the Board meeting next Monday evening'".
Nuneaton Borough have signed strikers Danny Davidson from Crawley Town and Ian Foster from Forest Green Rovers.
This is Exeter reports that "Exeter City boss Alex Inglethorpe admits tomorrow's match at Altrincham is a trip into the unknown for his team - but he can't wait for it. Moss Road [??] provides new surroundings for the title-hunting Grecians as they aim to stretch their winning streak in the league to five games. "I am pleased with the form, really pleased" said the City boss. "You are in danger if you suddenly switch off and think that it is an easy three points. They are a side who are going to work extremely hard to close us down and they have got enough pace and ability up front to cause us problems. We are wary of their strengths and it is certainly going to be a tough game. True, we are not familiar with their ground so it's a new type of challenge and one which we are really looking forward to". Meanwhile, "Gary Sawyer has stepped up his claims for a return to the heart of the defence... Last week Santos Gaia and Chris Todd got the nod, but Sawyer clearly forms a major part of the manager's plans... With Billy Jones, who received an England National Game XI call-up this week, and Danny Woodards the first choice full-backs there is fierce competition in midfield. Danny Clay is still struggling with an over-active thyroid and may need further treatment before he hoists himself into the reckoning. But with Les Afful, Paul Buckle and Dean Moxey putting pressure on the current midfield quarter of Tony Scully, Glenn Cronin, Andy Taylor and Jon Challinor, there are some exciting options at Inglethorpe's disposal. Lee Phillips is expected to be given the all-clear to continue his impressive partnership with Craig Farrell after shrugging off the head injury he picked up at Kidderminster last week".
The same source reports that "Heathcote (right) confesses his side face a daunting prospect halting the rampant Grecians in their tracks... Despite their lowly position, Altrincham have sprung several shocks this season - wins over Aldershot and Morecambe their most notable scalps. And with leading goalscorer Colin Little, a former Mansfield and Crewe frontman who has plundered five goals this term, leading the line, the Greater Manchester side will be a tough obstacle to overcome".
In the NL Paper, Graham Heathcote says, "I feel now is the time to freshen things. What we need is a better standard of fitness because being part-time we suffer in the latter stages of matches. Warren is naturally fit and Chris and James have both been training full-time with Accrington. With them in the side, I'll have more legs, more pace and they'll help inject some tenacity".
Meanwhile "Neil Redfearn, manager of Scarborough, has signed midfielder Lee Fowler on a month's loan from Huddersfield Town. Fowler, 22, has made over 50 League appearances for the Terriers... Former Rochdale midfielder Sean McClare, 27, has signed non-contract forms after training with the Seadogs" reports the BBC.
Nuneaton Borough have reportedly signed Danny Davidson (25) from Crawley Town, who signed him from Stafford Rangers for £10,000 last season. Also on the move is Lee Andrews of Carlisle Utd who has gone on loan to York City.
York City have "revealed that th