Shrewsbury have signed New Zealand international Kris Bright on a two year deal. The 22 year old has been playing in Norway, Holland, and Greece to varying degrees of success. They are also rumoured to be on the verge of signing Brentford striker Nathan Elder, with Brentford sources claiming him to have announced the move on his Facebook page. Northampton invited 200 fans to take part in their squad photo, offering each the opportunity to buy a print in aid of charity.
Darlington say they have been recommended to be handed the Golden Share. The Football League board will have the action recommended to them by their Chief Operating Officer and legal advisor, who have been monitoring the situation with agreement due in a few days. Dagenham have released teenage striker Daniel Charge by mutual consent, and signed goalkeeper Chris Lewington and defender Alex Bentley. Both used to be with Fisher Athletic. Lincoln have taken Peterborough striker, Rene Howe, on loan until 31st December subject to Football League paperwork.
Conference sides have been told their central payment, thanks to the closure of Setanta, will drop from £80,000 to just £18,000. They have failed to secure a new TV deal at present, but are still negotiating on the situation. They hope to announce a deal on Friday, but it is nowhere near the value of the Setanta deal. Relegated Conference side Lewes have been issued with a winding up order by the taxman over a £100,000 bill. It will be heard on September 2nd.
Chester will be subject to an announcement on their future within 48 hours according to BBC Radio's Non-League Show. Stephen Vaughan and secretary Tony Allan met Conference chiefs today (Monday) to outline their plans for the coming season. Bradford have signed 19 year old midfielder James O'Brien on a three month deal, and will continue to trial ex-Bull Stephen O'Leary. The Bantams are expecting a £1million windfall after Leeds agreed a fee with Aston Villa for their former youth player Fabien Delph.
Cambridge manager Martin Ling has quit the club after nine days. He has told the BBC he has quit, but the club have issued a statement saying he remains under contract. Notts County are claimed to have paid Preston £100,000 for ex-Bull Karl Hawley, and are paying him £3,000 a week according to the Carlisle News and Star. Macclesfield have signed winger Tyrone Kirk from Stamford of the Unibond First Division.
Carlisle veteran Graham Kavanagh was delighted to get swine flu last month - as he feared the tiredness he felt meant his legs had gone and he might have to retire.