Notts County have announced a takeover of the club by a Middle East consortium. Former Everton commercial director Peter Trembling heads up the group that will give the club 'more money that it's ever had' according to the local press. The takeover will need approval of shareholders with the Supporters Trust holding a 60% stake in the club.
Shrewsbury have signed released Bristol Rovers midfielder Craig Disley on a two year contract. Rotherham have had a bid accepted by Crewe for striker Tom Pope. The Railwaymen want to reduce the number of strikers in their squad. Chesterfield will begin work on their new 10,500 all-seater stadium after Dave Allen's takeover completed the finances required for the project.
Southend made a loss of £2.4million for the 07/08 season. The club blame the losses on relegation from the Championship and lower gates. They made a £1.38million profit the season before while in the Championship. Dagenham have released five fringe first teamers, while Wycombe have joined the chase for in-demand pair Sam Saunders and Ben Strevens and Brentford have also expressed an interest in defender Danny Foster with all three out of contract.