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Monday, March 30, 2015

News Round-Up


Carlisle's Supporters Trust has voted overwhelmingly in favour of slashing their shareholding in the club from 25.4% to 10% to allow new investment by a group of businessmen. 93% voted in favour of the move for up to £1.26m to be ploughed into the League Two side. A club EGM will now follow this week to increase the number of shares the club can issue.

Wrexham have sacked manager Kevin Wilkin after they lost the FA Trophy final yesterday. The Dragons had been 2-0 up but lost on penalties after extra time to Conf North side North Ferriby United, and are 15th in the Conference - 18 points short of the last play-off spot - with a club statement saying their desire is to return to the Football League.

Torquay chairman Thea Bristow has stepped down with immediate effect, taking the title of Lifetime President of the club. Bristow had been due to step down at the end of the season, but says it has become obvious that the interests of the club are better served with her departing the board. She will cease funding the club in the summer.

Merthyr have signed a new lease at Penydarren Park that will enable their planned £1.8m development at the ground to go ahead. The building of a new community multi-function facility and the refurbishment of the stands around the pitch will commence shortly, with the main contractor for the works set to be announced.