Burton forward James Ellison is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the back while on a night out in Liverpool. The former Liverpool trainee has only made two sub appearances this term, and the Police are now investigating the incident. Croydon Athletic chairman David Le Cluse has been found dead with a gunshot wound. The club remains under a HMRC investigation over the dealings of owner Mazhar Majeed in relation to cricket match fixing.
Crewe say striker Calvin Zola is available for loan and that he has already turned down a move to Southend. Boss Dario Gradi says the former Tranmere striker is 'not even scoring goals in training'. Crawley have £1million to spend in the January transfer window according to the Non-League Paper, while BBC H&W's reporter at their match with Kidderminster on Saturday suggested their wage bill was already £2.5million.
Lincoln chairman Bob Dorrian says he may want to speak to Gary Brabin over their vacant managerial role. Former Imps loanee Brabin is currently assistant boss at Luton. The League Paper says Rushden's Justin Edinburgh is on the list, while Martin Foyle has denied speculation linking him to the post. No Bulls in the Team of the Week. Morecambe are the only side to have two players in the XI, while ex-Bulls Toumani Diagouraga and Jordon Mutch get nods in the League One and Championship XIs respectively.
Gillingham have released midfielder Stanley Aborah after his short term deal expired. The former Ajax man was troubled by injury for most of his time at Priestfield, making on one sub appearance for the first team.