Southend are losing £100,000 a month according to in interview given by Chief Executive Tara Brady to BBC Essex. Sainsburys have already told the courts they will cover losses this season as they endeavour to build a supermarket on Roots Hall. Shrimpers boss Paul Sturrock says he is under no financial pressure to offload players but is looking to send striker Scott Spencer on loan and seek a replacement.
Morecambe have confirmed a contract extension to Tony Capaldi, keeping the Northern Ireland international at the Globe Arena for the remainder of the season. Stockport are reported to be chasing 6ft 7in defender Ben Futcher to bolster their ranks. The current Bury defender had an earlier loan spell at Oxford. Caretaker boss Peter Ward has applied to keep the job full time.
Aldershot have released striker Wesley Ngo Baheng at the end of his short term deal. The 21 year old Frenchman made four substitute appearances during his six weeks at the club. Bury are to repeat their offer of £5 entry to the season ticket holder of any club bar visitors Shrewsbury when the two sides meet at Gigg Lane on Friday 28th January.