The Ricoh Arena is to stage two games in direct competition to Coventry's first two 'home' games of the season. Next weekend, as the Sky Blues take on Bristol City in Northampton, the stadium will host a charity Legends game organised by the club's Former Players Association while two weeks later Coventry Ladies' opening game of their season, against Lewes, has been switched to the ground to compete with their next home match.
Wrexham boss Andy Morrell is still looking for two new additions ahead of Saturday's opener. The player-manager needs a central defender, with two missing yesterday's loss to Stoke due to injury, but negotiations with Cameroonian Junior N'Tame have stalled. Chester boss Neil Young is also seeking a new defender, which will be his final of pre-season. He told the local press he had been due to sign a player last week, but they signed for a Football League side instead.
Barnet have signed striker Marciano Mengerink on a two year deal. The 25 year old netted 27 times last season in the Dutch amateur leagues, where he played under new Bees coach Dick Schreuder. Former Bulls trialist Jake Harris turned out for Weston Super Mare in their friendly with Forest Green at the weekend.
Aldershot are set to loan Portsmouth defender Adam Webster until January. The teenager made 21 appearances for the first team last season, and is an England u19 international.
Aldershot are set to loan Portsmouth defender Adam Webster until January. The teenager made 21 appearances for the first team last season, and is an England u19 international.