Last night's Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie ended up with Accrington beating Shrewsbury 2-0. Ex-Bull Wayne Powell, who played six times for the club in the 78/79 season, has been appointed as caretaker boss at Leamington. Jon Wallis scored for Dover, but they lost 3-2 to Basingstoke to remain second in Conf South.
Torquay will report 'a thumping loss' financially on last season's promotion. Director Paul Bristow, who won £15million on the Lottery, has covered the losses. It doesn't rain but pour for John Barnes. Just days after being sacked as Tranmere manager, he has been declared bankrupt. He was earning a reported £4,000 a week as Tranmere boss, but has six kids and one current and one ex-wife to support.
Bradford have made a 'take it or leave it' offer to Guiseley for striker James Hanson. If they fail to accept the deal, believed to be a four figure cash sum plus friendly game and sell-on clause, then the two clubs will face a tribunal. Guiseley want £50,000. Morecambe have recalled winger Neil Wainwright from his loan spell at Barrow. He scored once in five games during his month.
Shrewsbury have decided not to employ a new Chief Executive due to financial reasons. Port Vale have sent five first team players home from training due to a virus spreading through the camp.