Monday, March 07, 2011

News Round Up

Northampton have been on a buying - or at least loaning - spree with the arrivals of three new faces. Wolves full back Jamie Reckord, Peterboro keeper Steve Collis, and Posh full back Seth Ofori-Twumasi have all signed until the end of the season. Rotherham are trialling striker Jordan Robertson. The 23 year old has recently been released from prison following a conviction for causing death by dangerous driving.

No Bulls in the Team of the Week. Bury two goal midfielder Steven Schumacher is nominated for his stint against the Bulls, while former Bulls loanee Lee Collins is also in the XI. Stephen Gleeson is also in the League One side. Plymouth fans have started a hardship fund to help the club's staff. They have raised over £3,000 so far. The Administrator has closed the club's city centre shop and made 15 people redundant so far.

Ex-Bull Neil Mackenzie is to run a marathon in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young. Former teammate Richard Butcher died of a heart defect, and Mackenzie will run in May. Donations can be given here. Saracens have submitted plans to Barnet council to redevelop the Copthall Stadium eyed up by the Bees. They plan to expand the stadium to 10,000 capacity with removeable stands.