In addition to yesterday's reduction in subs, the Football League have also voted to extend the rule on home-grown players, making it six rather than four players in the matchday squad that must have spent three years before their 21st birthday in the English system. Only three of the Bulls squad fail the test. Lincoln's board have survived their EGM no-confidence vote. Only 21% of voters backed the motion, with all the existing board members retaining their places.
Bristol Rovers have told midfielder Charlie Reece he can leave the club on a free. The 22 year old made 23 appearances in four years, and is midway through a two year contract. Southend have opened talks with former Yeovil midfielder Jean-Paul Kalala. He ended last season with Bristol Rovers after a January move from Huish Park.
There are raised eyebrows over Gillingham's AGM, where the club are set to vote on plans buy back their Priestfield stadium for £1million just three years after selling it to RBS for £10million. When asked about the deal by the Guardian chairman Paul Scally, who presides over a £15million debt at the club, refused to comment. Their AGM is also set to be their last, with another vote on the day to remove the need for future AGMs.
Plymouth have failed to sign striker Anthony Elding after rejected the move for personal reasons. He is now believed to be speaking to a trio of Conference sides. Bradford have confirmed the signing of trialist Nahki Wells on a one year deal. The 21 year old Bermudan spent the second half of last season with Carlisle, but made only three appearances.
Former Bulls striker Mark Beesley has joined Evo-Stik Premier side Burscough for the coming season. The 30 year old was born in the village. Southend have confirmed they have ended talks with trialist Rohan Ricketts, claiming they never made him a firm offer. They denied the failure to agree a deal was due to finances, but down to the player's fitness.
New Gillingham striker Adam Birchall will miss several months after scans showed cruicate ligament damage to his knee that will need an operation.