Yeovil's decision not to extend the loan of Stockport man Gareth Owen was an 'economic' one with Chief Executive Martyn Starnes saying the club were already over budget. The playing budget was heavily cut by as much as £350,000 in the summer according to press reports. Crewe have confirmed that Steve Holland has left the club. The deposed manager was offered other roles with the club, but has chosen to leave.
Cheltenham have transfer listed three more players after boss Martin Allen was refused permission to sign another striker due to financial reasons. Shane Higgs, Gavin Caines, and Alex Russell have all been put on the list, with Russell expected to join Port Vale. Loanee Lewis Montrose has also been returned to Wigan due to financial reasons. Brighton defender Adam Hinshelwood needs more surgery, on the other knee to the one that has kept him out for most of the last two years.
Southend have signed Salisbury winger Liam Feeney on loan until the end of the year with a view to a permanent deal. The 21 year old was due to sign for Dagenham last week. The deal sees Shrimpers' forward Charles Ademeno go the other way on loan. Chester have confirmed they have received interest in the club from a German company representing an American consortium that have been pointed in their direction by former owner Terry Smith.