A takeover of Rushden involving Glenn Hoddle's Academy has fallen through. Talks were ongoing with an investor that would have seen Hoddle's second-chance academy relocate from Spain, where it's relationship with a local side has broken down. A spokesman says the Academy is still looking for a new partner club, while Rushden face a winding up order in court on Monday. Bristol Rovers have confirmed that defender Danny Coles has left the club for Exeter after turning down a new deal.
Details of Stockport's ongoing takeover talks have been leaked to the Vital Stockport website. The unnamed potential investor has been in discussions for two months and hopes to make a firm offer for the club by the end of the month. Their plans include a new stadium for the club and repayment of all shareholder investments, but their investigations into the club have revealed several large debts and financial commitments.
Torquay are reported to have interviewed former Norwich player Ian Butterworth for their vacant managerial post. The 47 year old has been coaching with Brentford recently. The local press also say that David Holdsworth and Scottish manager John Hughes are also on the list. Tim Sills has told the BBC he would be open to a move to AFC Telford after speculation linking him to the Conference newcomers.
The Football League have told Plymouth they can go ahead with planning for next season after a meeting at the FL AGM. Neath have issued a statement saying there is no winding up order from the taxman and that the publication of one was a 'formality'. They have told the local press they cleared a £77,000 debt and there is no financial issue at the club.