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Thursday, April 07, 2011

News Round-Up

Burton defender Paul Boertien is likely to miss the remainder of the season with a tear of a groin muscle. The former Derby defender has already missed six games but is unlikely to be match fit before the season ends. Cheltenham have confirmed that ex-Bulls defender Keith Lowe and ten goal striker Jeff Goulding will both miss the remainder of the season through injury. The Robins have received a cash boost after former striker Steven Gillespie triggered a clause in his transfer from them to Colchester, earning them £25,000.

Ex-Bull Gavin Williams has apologised to Yeovil fans after he scored Bristol Rovers' winner against them at the weekend: "I am sorry for scoring the goal. I hope the fans know that I love them and I love the club but I am a professional player." Lincoln have held ticket prices for next season, but are offering current season ticket holders greater discounts on renewals.

Gillingham striker Dennis Oli is expected to miss the remainder of the season with knee ligament damage. A spokesman for the Football Trade Directory claims that up to 23 clubs could fold in the wake of the reduced TV deal announced this week. John Booth says that he knows of ten Football League sides that are 'very close to going to the wall'.

Southampton have reported a £7.7million loss for their first season since coming out of Administration. They spent £12million on wages, but turned over just £14million. Neither of Plymouth's bidders are prepared to fund the club through Administration. Second bidder Paul Buttivant is holding talks with the local council before submitting an offer.

Premier Sports have confirmed comments from Conference chairman Brian Lee that clubs received nothing from the revenue sharing agreement from their TV deal. This means the only money received was the £5,000 paid to home teams screened live, with £1,000 going to the away side. Bradford have confirmed defender Simon Ramsden will miss the remainder of the season after breaking down in training. He has made only one appearance since August due to injuries.

Port Vale have made contract offers for next season to Doug Loft, Gareth Owen, and Adam Yates, but ex-Bull Kris Taylor is still awaiting his fate. Burton have recalled former Bulls loanee Lewis Young from his loan at Forest Green due to their increasing injury crisis. Bury will have the benefit of Robbie Fowler for next week, with the former England striker coaching their forwards.

Accrington have made their final three home games all-ticket as they close in on a play-off spot.