Forest Green have confirmed the signing of striker Magno Sliva Viera from Fleetwood Town after the Conference champions confirmed his released. He is one of eight players, mostly fringe players, released from Highbury. Bristol Rovers have signed keeper Conor Gough after the teenager was released by Charlton. The 6fy 7in 18 year old was named on the bench four times for the Addicks.
Accrington have handed Peter Murphy a new two year deal. The 22 year old has already spent four years at the Crown Ground. Also signing on for Stanley are teenage trio Marcus Carver, Ryan Hopper, and Adam Stockdale, who have all graduated from their youth side. Carver and Hopper have already made their first team debuts, with Stockdale expected to feature this weekend. Oxford have confirmed that they will spend eight days of pre-season on a tour of the US for the second season running.
Darlington's fans bid for the club has cancelled their meeting with creditors, confirming rumours that they will take over the club without paying off creditors. It will mean almost certain relegation from the Conf North spot they were expected to take. Port Vale are reporting season ticket sales of over 2,600 for next season, nearly 30% more than last season when a fans campaign stemmed ticket sales.
Macclesfield chairman Mike Rance says he will not quit after a section of fans called for his head. There were angry scenes at Moss Rose following the club's relegation, with caretaker manager Glyn Chamberlain having to be restrained from stewards from confronting abusive fans. Midfielder Sam Wedgbury has told the press he thinks the club can return to the League at the first attempt.
Fleetwood have sold striker Jamie Vardy to Leicester City for an initial £750,000 fee. There are also a number of add-on clauses for the 24 year old who scored 34 times in 40 games in the Conference this season.
Fleetwood have sold striker Jamie Vardy to Leicester City for an initial £750,000 fee. There are also a number of add-on clauses for the 24 year old who scored 34 times in 40 games in the Conference this season.