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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

News Round-Up


Arlesey Town have named Nick Ironton as their new manager, replacing Rufus Brevett. Ironton previously managed the side for seven years nearly 10 years ago. He will be assisted by recently retired former Premier League footballer Dave Kitson, who played under Ironton at Arlesey early in his career.

Salisbury are having a vote on a new club name on their website. Despite buying the existing company out of Administration, the FA have told them they will have to play under a different name next season, with six variations on offer including FC Salisbury City, AFC Salisbury, and Salisbury Corinthians.

Merthyr Town have gained planning permission for a £1.8m redevelopment of part of Penydarren Park. The project, funded through Welsh Government grants, will see an extended car park and refurbishment and extension of the clubhouse, as well as refurbishment of the stands with a target date of March 2016 for completion.

Stoke based Evo Stik League Div 1 South side Norton United say they are on the verge of collapse after Chairman Steve Beaumont and three other Directors resigned over an internal dispute with the club's Trustees linked to the Miners Welfare. A statement says that five age group sides had been banned from using club facilities by the Trustees, and the bar manager had walked out.

Dorchester Town shareholders have voted in favour of turning the club into a Community Benefit Society. The transition had 99.9% of voting shares in favour. Slough Town have announced that the local Council have submitted plans for a new ground and community facilities on a redevelopment side next to a proposed new school. The ground will be built to comply with Southern League grading with scope to expand in the future.