Kettering fielded just ten players at Nene Park for what could be their final match as they lost 7-0 at home to Bashley in front of just 304 supporters. Caretaker manager Alan Doyle admitted before the game he had never even met club owner Imraan Ladak, having been offered the caretaker job by text message, and that so many of his players had walked out he was going to field his reserve keeper in an outfield position until even that player failed to turn up. Meanwhile, AFC Rushden set a divisional attendance record of 1157 for their United Counties League match.
Mansfield signed former Dagenham man Solomon Taiwo ahead of their loss to Cambridge on Saturday. The 27 year old midfielder was released by Cardiff in the summer after a six-figure move from the Daggers. Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio has revealed that the club has been handed a transfer embargo after breaching Football League rules on spending on player wages. Chairman Jeremy Wray says the club has gone 1.5% over the 65% ruling due to transfer tribunal rulings ordering the club to pay £350,000 for two players.
There was trouble before Lincoln's home match with Luton yesterday. A pub was closed by Police, one man was arrested, and several others were ordered to leave the area after fighting broke out. Chester's match with Halifax in the FA Cup was also subject to disorder, when Halifax fans breached a segregation barrier twice at the Deva Stadium and clashed with home fans. Three people were arrested with the two clubs set to meet again in a replay after the 1-1 draw.
Tamworth have released midfielder Luke Bottomer by mutual consent. The 20 year old has left to seek regular football after just two sub appearances this season. Newport boss Justin Edinburgh says his playing budget 'isn't even top eight' after accusations that his Exiles side are splashing the cash. The former Spurs man says the budget hasn't changed since lottery millionaire Les Scadding arrived at the club, with increased attendances subsidising transfer moves.