Stockport have confirmed Ray Mathias as their manager until the end of the season, with previous caretaker boss Peter Ward assisting him along with long term club coach Alan Lord. Fans are claiming that the club decended into farce on Monday when shareholders decided to dispense with Ward and Lord, only for Mathias to also quit in protest at the way they were treated. All three only agreed to continue to prevent the side being rudderless for Tuesday's game at Accrington, and they reached a compromise yesterday.
Southend have confirmed that striker Matt Patterson will remain at Stockport for the rest of the season. He has scored twice in six games for the Hatters and is out of contract in the summer. The Torquay have signed Ipswich striker Ronan Murray on loan for the remainder of the season. The 19 year old has made a dozen sub appearances for the Tractorboys this season, scoring once, but is one of 21 players out of contract at Portman Road in the summer.
Crawley have signed teenage Hayes and Yeading defender Charlie Wassmer, with Steve Evans claiming that contract negotiation details were posted on Twitter by the player's agent while they were ongoing. Agent Darren Lewis appeared to be attempting to stoke up interest in his client with Exeter also said to have made an offer. Grimsby director Peter Furneaux has quit the club with immediate effect after initially saying he would leave in the summer. The Mariners now have just three board members remaining.
Former Premier League striker Ashley Ward is claimed to be the latest bidder interested in buying Wrexham. The 40 year old is now a property developer who once had a month long loan spell with the Dragons. Meanwhile the Wrexham Supporters Trust are seeking a mandate from supporters over where they go next after their bid for the club collapsed. They will hold a vote to decide whether to back Stephanie Booth's bid for the club.
Wycombe and Macclesfield have each been fined £9,000 for the mass brawl at the end of their match two weeks ago. Boston have denied receiving an approach from Grimsby for managerial pair Rob Scott and Paul Hurst. The duo are now bookies favourites. Barnet have handed teenage defender Mauro Vilhete a long term deal with the club.
Plymouth's Administrator has set a Monday deadline for bidders to come forward. Brendan Guilfoyle intends to have a preferred bidder, with funds to see the club through Administration, in place by next Thursday. The local press say there are currently four interested parties, one of which is associated with the Japanese shareholders. Any bidder will need to put up at least £6million, according to Guilfoyle, with around one third of season ticket holders donating the voluntary £10 admission charge for Tuesday night's game. Total gate receipts were double that of the previous game.
Former Bulls loanee Jordan Mutch made only his second Premier League appearance for Birmingham in last night's draw with Everton, setting up the Blues' goal. Cambridge have been forced to deny rumours that Roy Keane is interested in buying the club. Bury are offering £5 admission for their home match next Tuesday to anyone buying the local Bury Times this week. Season ticket holders are also offered the chance to bring a friend for £5.
Evo-Stik League side Marine have stated that a 'considerable sum' of money was stolen in a raid on the club's ground on Monday. The club have also reported significant damage to the premises as a result of the break-in. Southend winger Ryan Hall has had his 20 week sentence for affray suspended for a year on appeal. He now has to do 150 hours of unpaid work in the community.
Burton have extended the loan of Wolves striker Sam Winnall until the end of the season after he scored four times in his opening six matches. Southend face being reported to the Football League over former manager Steve Tilson's sacking from the club. Tilson, now at Lincoln, is yet to receive what he says he is owed by the Shrimpers after being sacked last July.
Macclesfield have loaned defender Matt Lowe to Kidderminster for a month. The 20 year old youth team graduate has made 11 appearances since debuting a year ago. Former Bull Jimmy Quinn has been put in caretaker charge of Evo-Stik Premier side Nantwich after joint managers Kevin Street and Darren Tinson left by mutual consent. Quinn became Director of Football there last month.
Northampton have released winger Alistair Slowe by mutual consent. The 22 year old failed to made a first team appearance after signing from Cypriot football in the summer. Former Bulls loanee Lateef Elford-Aaliyu has extended his loan at Tranmere for a third month. The 18 year old has scored five times in 17 games for the League One side.