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Next Game: Pre-Season

Friday, August 09, 2013

News Round-Up


Macclesfield have signed midfielders Scott Kay and Danny Whitaker for the coming season. Both Kay, who played for Southport last term, and Whitaker, who left Chesterfield after three seasons, previously had spells at Moss Rose. The Silkmen have also agreed a deal with kitwear firm Carbrini to be their new shirt sponsors.

Aldershot have announced five new signings, but boss Andy Scott says he may end up travelling to their first game at Grimsby not knowing what his side is. The Shots are still struggling to get clearance for their intended signings but have announced the signings of defender Joe Oastler, keeper Glen Morris, forwards Matt Paterson and Brett Williams, and midfielder Martin Rowlands.

Forest Green keeper Matt Bulman has asked to go out on loan after spending most of last season warming the bench. The 26 year old made only one first team appearance and, with four keepers on the books, Dave Hockaday has agreed to the request. Former Bull Lionel Ainsworth is reported to have rejected a move to a Football League club. Rotherham boss Steve Evans has told him he will not feature for the Millers at all.

Luton are reported to be chasing Swindon striker Paul Benson as a loan signing. The veteran forward spent several seasons under boss John Still at Dagenham. Byron Anthony has had a successful operation on his double leg break. The defender will miss training for at least six weeks with a plate inserted to hold the damage in place.

Aldershot will not be running a coach to their first game of the season at Grimsby after fans failed to show enough interest in going. Just 18 booked places on the trip. Dartford have signed defender Mat Mitchel-King for the coming season after a trial. The former Wimbledon man is joined at Princes Park by teenage keeper Tom Wellham, who arrives as cover for first choice Alan Julian.

Kidderminster's game with Aldershot has been brought forward a day for live TV coverage. The match will now go ahead on Friday, September 27th. Woking have signed midfielder Anthony McNamee for the coming season. The 29 year old had brief spells at Macclesfield and Aldershot last season.

Cambridge have signed goalkeeper Ben Wilson on non-contract terms. The 21 year old left Sunderland earlier in the summer and had non-playing loan spells with Gateshead and Chesterfield. Alfreton have signed striker Daniel Wishart from Hayes and Yeading for an undisclosed fee. The 21 year old came through the youth policy of the Conf South side.

Halifax have signed goalkeeper Tom Morgan on dual registration forms with NPL side Farsley Celtic. The former Huddersfield trainee will act as cover for the Shaymen. Aldershot have signed midfielder Emmanuel Oyeleke from Brentford on a youth loan until mid-December. The 20 year old started the Bees' League Cup match with Dagenham in midweek, only his second start for the club. He is their 16th player under contract for the coming season.


Hyde have signed forward Louis Almond on loan for the season from Blackpool. The 21 year old scored four times in 13 games for the Tigers on loan last term, and also had a spell with Barrow. Tamworth have signed veteran midfielder Andy Todd, 34, following his release from Mansfield. They have also signed former Luton defender Wayne Thomas.