Cheltenham's players are to pay for a supporters coach to travel to an away game after issuing a public apology for their performance in their 8-1 drubbing by Crewe at the weekend. The apology came after a blasting in the press from Chairman Paul Baker, who backed manager Mark Yates and assistant Neil Howarth. Port Vale loanee Exodus Geoghaghon says he doesn't see himself playing for the club again. Geoghaghon is using the PFA to negotiate with Vale, with investigations over the incidents where he confronted fans still to be resolved.
Bradford have announced a £500,000 profit for last season, but it would have been a £300,000 loss if it wasn't for Fabian Delph. Leeds sold the player to Aston Villa and handed a cut to the Bantams as part of a tribunal decision made when the player was 12. The move also kept Leeds in the black that season. Lincoln are trialling former Notts County midfielder Adam Nowland. The 29 year old has most recently been playing in US football.
Burton will be missing defender Ryan Austin for the remainder of the season due to a hand injury. The 26 year old picked up ligament damage at the weekend and will go under the knife today. Morecambe have returned loan keeper Joe Anyon back to Lincoln now Barry Roche is fit again. Crawley boss Steve Evans has called on the club to provide free transport to Tamworth at the weekend as his side can confirm a Football League place with a win at The Lamb.
Plymouth have confirmed the sale of prospect Jack Stephens to Southampton, but have had to settle for a one-off £150,000 payment with no clauses. Property developer Paul Bullivant says he will submit a rival bid to that of James Brent by Friday, but his deal will depend on a large scale commercial development of Home Park and nearby council land.
Crewe boss Dario Gradi says he will take time off next season, and will ultimately return to his Techincal Director role at the club. He told the local press the club will cut their wage bill further next term: “We won’t have as many players next season. We’ll probably rely more on loan players and our young players coming through to make up the numbers. We can’t keep losing the money we are losing. We’ll have to work our way out of it."
Rotherham have recalled striker Tom Pope from Port Vale. The 25 year old scored 3 times in 13 games for the Valiants but is required by the Millers as Ian Thomas-Moore is struggling with an injury. The Millers will also be without veteran keeper Andy Warrington for a couple of weeks after chipping a bone in his foot at the weekend.
Lincoln have launched their season tickets for next season with a number of incentives for holders. Among them are a monthly prize draw, a ST holder only fans forum, and the opportunity to swap tickets for games they cannot make for additional match tickets for friends. They will announce prices tomorrow.