Wednesday, August 05, 2009

News Round Up

Cambridge chairman George Rolls and his vice chairman have quit the club's board in the wake of Martin Ling's departure as manager. Ling's future is currently uncertain. Chester continue in discussions with the FA over their future. Well placed sources suggest that their opening game may be postponed with a further points penalty and financial bond both being mooted.

Sky Sports 'understand' that Rochdale have rejected a £100,000 offer for striker Adam Le Fondre. The agent friendly site does not name the club in question. Bournemouth have lost another player with teenage striker Steve Hutchins opting to join Havant instead of signing a new deal with the club. The lack of bodies at the club, and a series of players undergoing surgery, mean they will struggle to field a full 18 man squad on Saturday.

Grays signed nine players today, then lost their manager. Alan Lewer is said to have now taken over from Craig Edwards, just two days after owner Mike Woodward said Edwards was staying. Rhyl have denied they are on the verge of Administration. They have told players they will have to wait for money pending a payout from their European adventure this season.

Dagenham are bemoaning a decision to delay the tribunal over Magnus Okuonghae's move to Colchester. They say the delay is preventing them from signing a replacement. Cheltenham's aim for this season is to stay solvent, according to chairman Paul Baker. He told BBC Gloucestershire the days of the board pumping money into the club are over. Darlington have scapped a deal giving all season ticket holders free access to one of their executive lounges, calling the free offer 'corporate suicide'.

Bury have signed midfielder David Worrell on a six month loan from West Brom. The Baggies signed Worrell from the Shakers after he made just one appearance as a 16 year old.