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The planned TV coverage of Mansfield's match with Luton has been scrapped after Mansfield refused to play the game on a Thursday night with a FA Cup replay on the Tuesday. It has reverted back to it's original Saturday, November 17th, date. The local press are reporting that Truro City owe as much as £4million, according to a report compiled by the Administrator. The club is reported to have a £25,000 a month wage bill on average gates of just 330.

Wrexham keeper Joslain Mayebi will miss three matches, including the Bulls' trip to the Racecourse, after being sent off in their FA Cup loss to Alfreton. The Dragons will rely on 19 year old Andy Coughlin to replace him. Newport have signed Charlton striker Michael Smith on a months loan. The 21 year old former Darlington man netted three goals in six games in a loan with Accrington last term before a knee injury ended his season.

Hinckley say they are attempting to use legal means to recover club assets signed away by previous club chiefs. The Conf North side has struggled with historic debt this season and claims that former officials at the club are trying to bankrupt it to stop them uncovering the truth of what went on during their reigns. Mansfield chairman John Radford has given his backing to manager Paul Cox. The Stags are in a lowly 14th place after spending heavily in the summer following their third place finish last term.

Braintree's rearranged FA Cup match with Tranmere will be shown live on ITV4 on November 13th. The original game was due to be screened yesterday but heavy rain forced it's postponement. Lincoln have signed defender Scott Garner on loan from Cambridge for an initial month. The 23 year old joined the U's from Grimsby in the summer but hasn't featured for the first team since August.

 

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