Cardiff have received a transfer embargo after the taxman issued another winding up order against the club for £1.3million in unpaid taxes. The club say the matter will be resolved in the next week. Former loanee Darren Dennehy is a free agent after he negotiated a termination to the final year of his Cardiff contract. The Irish u21 man has already received an offer from Gillingham.
Gillingham say they will not stand in Simeon Jackson's way if they receive a suitable offer for his services. Port Vale trialist Gary Roberts admits that he is on his 'last chance' of League football after being sacked by three different clubs for disciplinary reasons. Shrewsbury have named former Oldham keeper Paul Gerrard as their new goalkeeper coach on a part-time basis.
Bradford have cancelled a friendly at Guiseley next Tuesday after a disagreement over the kick off time. Boss Peter Taylor wanted a 7pm kick off so that he could hold training the following morning. They must play the game by the end of this season as part of the FA tribunal decision over the transfer of striker James Hanson. Accrington are to remain at their training base in Preston after the search for a more local option proved fruitless.
Lincoln are trialling former Kilmarnock striker Scott Anson. The 21 year old has been playing part-time for Annan in recent seasons. Torquay say they have made an improved offer to Burton to secure former loanee Guy Branston's services for the coming season, but talks have stalled. Oldham have received a major financial blow after chairman and major financial backer Simon Blitz quit the club yesterday, saying that poor season ticket sales have meant he was expected to pump even more money into the club.
Crawley are claimed by the NLP to have bid £150,000 for Rushden winger Lee Tomlin, £125,000 for York striker Richard Brodie, and £50,000 for Luton striker Matthew Barnes-Homer - with the paper claiming Barnes-Homer's wage demands were £2,000 a week. The paper also claims Fleetwood are paying Ian Craney £1,500 a week and that ex-Bull Moses Ashikodi is on four figures a week at Kettering.
Should any club now go bust and reform they will be placed in Step 5 of the pyramid system. The National League System Rules have been updated to enforce this after Chester successfully appealed against the rules and got put into Step 4 (Unibond/Evostik League). Barnet have signed Charlie Stimson, son of boss Mark. He turned down a pro contract at Gillingham after his father's dismissal.
Rotherham have signed Stockport defender Johnny Mullins on a free transfer. The 24 year old was club captain at Edgeley Park. Southend are claimed to be signing full back Peter Gilbert, who had his contract offer withdrawn at Northampton yesterday. Crewe are trialling ex-Bull Danny Blanchett and Man City defender Matthew Brown.
Southend have confirmed the cancellation of their friendly with Ipswich on Friday after they told the Tractorboys they could not field a competitive side. A club statement says the Shrimpers only returned to training today. Cheltenham have named four new trialists, with strikers Gary Mulligan (ex-Northampton) and Josh Klein Davies (ex-Bristol Rovers) being joined by defenders Alex Forde (ex-Derby) and Will Grocutt (ex-Aston Villa).
Stockport have denied that keeper Owain fon Williams is free to leave the club. He is one of only a dozen or so players still registered with the club, some of which are now out of contract. Bury defender Efe Sodje has signed a new one year contract with the club. Aldershot have announced a new shirt sponsorship deal with a local security firm lasting three years.
Crewe have confirmed the signing of Chelsea keeper Rhys Taylor on a two month loan. He will remain with the club until Sept 8, when Steve Phillips should be fit. Wycombe paid £125,000 for striker Scott Rendell, according to Peterboro wheeler dealer Barry Fry. Former Bull Jordan Fitzpatrick has signed for Redditch after his release from Worcester. He made just one appearance for the Bulls, on the final day of the 06/07 season.
Former Shrewsbury manager Paul Simpson has been linked to the international managerial job of Libya. He has extensive experience in managing in remote locations from his stint up the A49. Chesterfield have signed forward Craig Davies after he negotiated a settlement on his contract with Brighton. He scored seven goals in 24 games on loan with Port Vale last term.
Macclesfield have signed youngster Sam Wedgbury on a one year deal after he was released by Sheff Utd. The former Worcester player missed most of last season through injury, but was highly thought of previously.