MK Dons have confirmed that they denied Derby the chance to speak to Paul Ince over their managerial vacancy. The club have allowed winger Mustafa Carayol to stay at Crawley for a second month. Stockport are allowing fans in for £5 all round for next Tuesday's League Two match with Lincoln. They are the second club to cut prices for next week, with Notts County dropping their prices for the visit of Shrewsbury.
Halifax have suffered a further cash blow with the news that their Shay ground was broken into and the matchday radios and a computer stolen. It is their seventh such incident in six months. Brentford boss Terry Butcher has refused to quit as his side struggle. The pre-season play-off candidates are 18th in the table after being whipped 7-0 at the weekend and have scored only once in five games. The club have extended the loan of Lewis Emanuel from Luton for another month.
Bury are selling a Christmas 'flexi-ticket'. The 11 ticket book can be used for individual games or all at one match, with the 11th ticket effectively free. Accrington have stated their desire to sign loanee Ian Craney on a permanent deal in January. The Swansea man was the subject of a bid from Peterboro and Stanley will face competition for his signature.
Crewe are to turn their attention to Bury's Andy Bishop after ruling out a move for Stuart Fleetwood. Dario Gradi told the press: 'I have spoken to Jim Harvey about Fleetwood, but I don't think he and Nicky Maynard would work together'. Bury are reported to have priced Bishop at £500,000 with Ipswich and Blackpool also sniffing round the former York man.
Northwich will appoint Dino Maamria as their permanent boss once their takeover is complete. They are due in court today on their winding up petition but the club have been dealt a further blow after a head chef stole the £8,000 takings from a fundraising dinner. The club have offered a reward for his whereabouts. Meanwhile, current Vics man and ex-Bull Danny Williams has rejected a move to Tamworth to remain non-contract at the club.