Former Bulls loanee Paul Downing is on trial with Burton. The 20 year old is a free agent after leaving West Brom in May, having made a total of 38 appearances on loan for various clubs. Mansfield are trialling former Nottm Forest Academy player Sam Benjamin. The full back, who spent last season with Eastwood Town, was the only trialist on show for the Stags as they needed a penalty to beat Leamington 1-0 on Saturday.
Grimsby have signed former Chesterfield midfielder Derek Niven on a one year deal. The 28 year old played over 300 times for the Spireites in nine years at the club. Mariners joint-boss Paul Hurst was critical of his side after their 2-2 friendly draw with Gainsborough at the weekend. Former Bulls Moses Ashikodi and Nathan Elder both scored in Ebbsfleet's opening friendly win over Tonbridge Angels.
Newport keeper Alan Julian has been ruled out for up to six weeks after damaging a cruciate knee ligament in their opening pre-season match. He collided with former Bull Tony James early in the match with the pair being subsequently subbed. Manager Justin Edinburgh has told the press he has been given an expanded budget after talks with the board over the weekend.
Skelmersdale boss Tommy Newton has called the situation "a bit embarassing" for Accrington after they turned down the chance to sign Shaun Tuck from the Evo-Stik side as they couldn't match the striker's wages with the minnows. Telford are to sign teenage TNS defender Tom Roberts in the next few days. The Bucks trialled a pair of wingers over the weekend, with ex-Newport man Darryl Knights and Mike McGrath, formerly of Kidderminster.
Wrexham have turned their focus to former Altrincham striker Damian Reeves. The free agent hit 44 goals last season and is still interesting several League sides including Doncaster. Nuneaton have signed defender Tom James for the coming season. The 23 year old joined Watford from Stratford Town last summer on a short term deal but was released after playing just once.
Macclesfield have appointed Eric Nixon as their new goalkeeper coach. The former Tranmere stopper was keeper coach at Fleetwood last term. Released Silkmen keeper, and ex-Bull, Jose Veiga has signed for Conf North side Harrogate Town. Cambridge have signed teenage keeper Will Norris from Royston Town. The 18 year old will spend the first year of his two year deal back on loan to his old club.
Wrexham have signed defender Martin Riley after he failed to agree a new deal with Mansfield last week. The former Wolves trainee, 25, has extensive Conference experience with the Stags and Kidderminster.
Newport keeper Alan Julian has been ruled out for up to six weeks after damaging a cruciate knee ligament in their opening pre-season match. He collided with former Bull Tony James early in the match with the pair being subsequently subbed. Manager Justin Edinburgh has told the press he has been given an expanded budget after talks with the board over the weekend.
Skelmersdale boss Tommy Newton has called the situation "a bit embarassing" for Accrington after they turned down the chance to sign Shaun Tuck from the Evo-Stik side as they couldn't match the striker's wages with the minnows. Telford are to sign teenage TNS defender Tom Roberts in the next few days. The Bucks trialled a pair of wingers over the weekend, with ex-Newport man Darryl Knights and Mike McGrath, formerly of Kidderminster.
Wrexham have turned their focus to former Altrincham striker Damian Reeves. The free agent hit 44 goals last season and is still interesting several League sides including Doncaster. Nuneaton have signed defender Tom James for the coming season. The 23 year old joined Watford from Stratford Town last summer on a short term deal but was released after playing just once.
Macclesfield have appointed Eric Nixon as their new goalkeeper coach. The former Tranmere stopper was keeper coach at Fleetwood last term. Released Silkmen keeper, and ex-Bull, Jose Veiga has signed for Conf North side Harrogate Town. Cambridge have signed teenage keeper Will Norris from Royston Town. The 18 year old will spend the first year of his two year deal back on loan to his old club.
Wrexham have signed defender Martin Riley after he failed to agree a new deal with Mansfield last week. The former Wolves trainee, 25, has extensive Conference experience with the Stags and Kidderminster.