Morecambe have signed defender Will Haining on a two year deal. The former Oldham man played for St Mirren in the SPL for the last two seasons, making 58 appearances. Darlington have formally exited Administration, with the club signing David Dowson and Jamie Chandler on loan from Sunderland. Striker Dowson spent part of last season at Chesterfield, scoring three times in 12 games.
Notts County are claimed to be on the verge of signing Sol Campbell. The 34 year old with 73 England caps is out of contract at Portsmouth. Bradford striker Michael Boulding has also revealed that the Magpies made a move for him this summer. Chesterfield have signed Man City's young striker Donal McDermott on a three month loan. His only first team experience was a single game on loan at MK Dons in 2008.
Accrington boss John Coleman has told the press he may keep Peter Cavanagh at the club even if he is found guilty on betting charges. The player's hearing is later today, and a verdict may come quickly. Former chairman Eric Whalley said the club would sack any player found guilty, but is no longer with the club himself. Rotherham have been rebuffed over attempts to buy land in Rotherham for a new stadium with the owners not keen to sell.
Barnet have signed 19 year old full back Ryan O'Neill from West Ham on a two year deal, and have also signed former Reading youth team captain Clovis Kamdjo. Northampton have signed Stoke winger Ben Marshall on a three month loan. 18 year old Marshall joined Stoke from Crewe earlier in the summer, following their Director of Youth to the Britannia Stadium.
Accrington pair Ian Dunbavin and Robert Grant have been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, after admitting affray for their part in the Steven Gerrard case. Both have also been ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work. Dubavin admitted aiming two punches at the victim, while Grant admitted punching him once in the back of the head.