Port Vale bidder Mo Chaudry met 300 supporters last night in a two hour question and answer session to boost support for his bid. He called for fans to make peaceful protests until the club was sold, and backed a "Black and Gold until it's Sold" scarf sale that was launched recently. Cheltenham are trialling full back Duane Courtney. The York man played under boss Mark Yates at Kidderminster.
Morecambe have altered their announcement of the Tony Capaldi signing, saying he has only verbally agreed to stay with them. Burton expect striker Shaun Harrad to move on soon, with Stevenage and Rotherham joining Northampton in making moves for the forward. The Brewers are rumoured to be chasing Nottm Forest striker Nialle Rodney, who has had limited first team opportunities at the City Ground.
Sheff Weds are reported to be chasing Notts County striker Lee Hughes. They have already signed striker Gary Madine from Carlisle, but both forwards would be cup-tied for the visit of the Bulls. Former Bulls loanee Chris Palmer will miss several weeks after undergoing surgery on a knee problem. The Gillingham man has already missed six matches.
Swindon have announced an overall operating loss for last season of £1.2million. The sum included a near £1million profit on transfers. Port Vale have signed Birmingham forward James O'Shea on a months loan. The Irishman has just completed a spell on loan at Stevenage.
Morecambe have sold winger Mark Duffy to Scunthorpe for an undisclosed fee. The former Southport man has signed a deal with the Iron until the summer of 2013. Lincoln have signed Notts County defender Stephen Hunt on a months loan. The former Colchester left back, who can also play as a central defender, has made only four League One appearances this term after signing a new two year deal in the summer.
Macclesfield have extended the contract of defender Paul Morgan for another season. The former Bury man is club captain and has made over 100 appearances for the club since arriving in 2008. Barnet have beaten Lincoln to the signing of released Port Vale midfielder Tommy Fraser on a contract until the end of the season. The former Brighton man also has a two year option.
Stockport have allowed keeper Owain fon Williams to join Rochdale on a permanent deal. The Hatters were keen to offload the high earner in order to bolster other parts of their squad. Aldershot have signed Fleetwood defender Simon Grand on loan until the end of the season. His last Football League experience saw him start four games in a season with Morecambe in 2008.
Port Vale, Burton, and Macclesfield are all chasing Rotherham striker Tom Pope. The former Crewe man, who cost the Millers £150,000, is likely to leave the club after an injury hit spell with Ronnie Moore's side. Northampton midfielder Michael Jacobs has signed a new deal with the club after breaking into the first team picture. The teenager has only started 13 games but is attracting interest from higher graded sides.