Weymouth's match at the weekend was the 'centre of the betting universe' according to the Racing Post. Betfair recorded £680,000 on their site alone, with normal bookies suggesting they had paid out over £500,000. Manager Alan Lewer has told the press that nine of his senior players will sign for other clubs this week.
It is claimed that sixteen of the 24 Conference clubs have failed to adhere to the financial reporting that replaced the wage capping system this season. Cheltenham boss Martin Allen has reiterated his intention not to quit the club despite falling twelve points short of safety. The Robins have signed Wolves' 18 year old forward Ashley Hemmings on loan.
Crewe have extended the loan of defender Marlon Broomes until the end of the season. Scunthorpe have signed Ipswich midfielder Liam Trotter on a months loan. Chester have sacked assistant boss Steve Bleasdale, with Mark Wright refusing to discuss the reasons why. No Bulls in the Team of the Week. Ex-Bull Tamika Mkandawire is nominated alongside two each from Leicester and Southend.