Thursday, June 07, 2012

News Round-Up


Hyde have made their  first signing of the summer, bringing in Chester midfielder Alex Brown. The 27 year old started out as a trainee at Crewe but has spent most of his career so far in the second and third tiers of non-league. Mansfield have dropped the prices of under 16 season tickets following a campaign by fans. The announcement of hugely increased prices was the 'final straw' that saw four directors quit the club.

Ebbsfleet have lost the services of top scorer Calum Willock after the 19 goal striker turned down a new deal to sign for Conf South side Dover instead. The 30 year old was also top scorer in their promotion year the season before. Luton chief executive Gary Sweet has urged former manager Gary Brabin to appeal his conviction for a public order offence, warning that it could lead to further managers and players being hauled before the courts.

Lincoln manager David Holdsworth says the club has already spent the entirety of it's £400,000 playing budget for the coming season, so there will be no more new signings. Holdsworth has 21 players signed up including five first year professionals. Newport chairman Chris Bright told fans at a forum at their new home last night that their playing budget will be lower than last season. They will base this season's budget on last season's average attendances of 1,400 after pinning last season's number at 1,900.

Southport are to sign winger Chris Almond from NPL side Skelmersdale United. The 25 year old will command a four-figure fee and is to sign a two year deal. Macclesfield have signed right back Ryan Jackson following his release from Wimbledon. He was part of the Wombles squad that won promotion to the League.

A war of words has broken out at Forest Green over Trevor Horsley's resignation yesterday. Horsley told the BBC that decisions about the club were being made in the Ecotricity boardroom of club chairman Dale Vince. Vince, who some fans have nicknamed 'AbramaVince' claims Horsley hasn't been to a board meeting in 2012 and chose to drift away from the club himself.

Wycombe are to remain under a transfer embargo until the takeover of the club by the Supporters Trust is complete. The club are still to file accounts due in March and will not be able to do so until the sale is complete. Luton midfielder Keith Keane has turned down a new contract with the club and signed for Preston instead. The 25 year old debuted for the Hatters as a 16 year old.