Former Bulls defender Byron Anthony is in hospital in Brighton after suffering a double leg fracture in Newport's game with the Seagulls last night. The incident saw the Championship side reduced to 10 men, with the Exiles going on to win 3-1. Anthony is to undergo an operation today to set his leg and is expected to miss several months. James Baxendale scored for Walsall as they beat Port Vale.
Wrexham say that three of their first teamers will miss the opening game of the season. Striker Brett Ormerod collided with a fellow player in training, fracturing a bone in his wrist, while fellow forward Jay Colbeck is to undergo surgery this week on a knee problem and will miss six weeks. Midfielder Dean Keates is also out for six weeks with a foot injury, while boss Andy Morrell says he is considering resigning former loanee Dave Artell, who is on the transfer list at Northampton.
Dartford trialled defender Mat Mitchel-King in last night's friendly with Ryman side VCD Athletic. The 29 year old left Wimbledon in the summer after two seasons. Aldershot Administrators Quantuma have thanked supporters, revealing that they donated just over £85,000 to allow the club's takeover to be completed.
Salisbury have signed former Barnet defender Clovis Kamdjo for the coming season. The Cameroonian spent the last four years with the Bees, making over 100 appearances. Also signing for the Whites is 16 year old keeper Monty George, who will act as cover for senior stopper Will Puddy. Cheltenham are to report a profit from last season of around £100,000, amounting to a profit of around £350,000 over the last three years. In the previous two seasons they lost a total of over £1million.
Macclesfield fielded a fan in their pre-season match with Stoke on Saturday. The 40 year old paid £10,000 to spend the week training with the side before his sub appearance, which was cut short after 10 minutes due to injury. Lincoln are to name Grant Brown as assistant manager to boss Gary Simpson. The 43 year old has spent most of the last 25 years with the club, including playing over 400 times as a defender and several spells as caretaker boss.
Aldershot have made midfielder Mark Molesley their first permanent signing of the summer. The 32 year old, who spent last season with Exeter, has had two previous spells with the club. Macclesfield have signed keeper Ritchie Branagan for the coming season. The former Bury and Bolton trainee has recently been playing in the Northern Premier League.
Macclesfield fielded a fan in their pre-season match with Stoke on Saturday. The 40 year old paid £10,000 to spend the week training with the side before his sub appearance, which was cut short after 10 minutes due to injury. Lincoln are to name Grant Brown as assistant manager to boss Gary Simpson. The 43 year old has spent most of the last 25 years with the club, including playing over 400 times as a defender and several spells as caretaker boss.
Aldershot have made midfielder Mark Molesley their first permanent signing of the summer. The 32 year old, who spent last season with Exeter, has had two previous spells with the club. Macclesfield have signed keeper Ritchie Branagan for the coming season. The former Bury and Bolton trainee has recently been playing in the Northern Premier League.