Burton have named Tranmere no.2 Kevin Summerfield as Gary Rowett's new assistant. Summerfield, 53, had been Les Parry's assistant at Prenton Park, and had continued in the role after Ronnie Moore's arrival. York have been granted planning permission for their new stadium after a Council vote. The new stadium includes plans for two new superstores along side.
Mansfield manager Paul Cox has signed a new two year deal with the club. The 40 year old former Eastwood Town boss was originally appointed on a one year deal last May. Plymouth have released just two players from their limited squad. Forward and winger Luke Daley was signed in August, making 21 appearances, while midfielder Damien Johnson spent the last two seasons on loan at Huddersfield.
Barnet boss Martin Allen has made a rapid ascent to the top of the bookies' lists to be the next Gillingham manager. The lunatic was 14/1 outsider yesterday morning but was even money by mid-afternoon. Swindon have released four players following their promotion to League One. Included in the quartet is keeper Phil Smith and defender Callum Kennedy.
Cheltenham will face Crewe in the League Two play-off final after beating Torquay 2-1 in last night's second leg, winning the tie 4-1 on aggregate. Teford have confirmed the release of seven players following their flirt with relegation. One, Sean Newton, has signed for Stockport. Mansfield are reported to be leading the chase to sign Hednesford midfielder Chris Clements with the former Crewe trainee having recently trained with Burnley.
Kidderminster have released youngster Jack Cresswell as they begin discussions over new deals. Five players have signed new one year deals with the club with eight already tied down. Among the five is striker Jamille Matt, whose future hinges on the Home Office agreeing to granting the player a UK passport after the club discovered he had never had one. Kettering are charging up to £345 for a standard Adult season ticket next term following their Conference relegation.
Stockport have signed Stalybridge striker Craig Hobson and Lancaster midfielder Alex Kenyon. 16 goal Hobson is the second striker from Jimmy Harvey's Conf North side to move up to the fifth teir. The Hatters have also announced that Alan Lord will return to the club to act as Jim Gannon's assistant. The veteran coach previously worked with the club's youth section. Lincoln boss David Holdsworth has signed a new one year deal with the club.
Southend have released 11 players following their play-off loss to Crewe. Among those to go are manager's son Blair Sturrock, fellow forward Harry Crawford, and midfielder Lee Sawyer.
Kidderminster have released youngster Jack Cresswell as they begin discussions over new deals. Five players have signed new one year deals with the club with eight already tied down. Among the five is striker Jamille Matt, whose future hinges on the Home Office agreeing to granting the player a UK passport after the club discovered he had never had one. Kettering are charging up to £345 for a standard Adult season ticket next term following their Conference relegation.
Stockport have signed Stalybridge striker Craig Hobson and Lancaster midfielder Alex Kenyon. 16 goal Hobson is the second striker from Jimmy Harvey's Conf North side to move up to the fifth teir. The Hatters have also announced that Alan Lord will return to the club to act as Jim Gannon's assistant. The veteran coach previously worked with the club's youth section. Lincoln boss David Holdsworth has signed a new one year deal with the club.
Southend have released 11 players following their play-off loss to Crewe. Among those to go are manager's son Blair Sturrock, fellow forward Harry Crawford, and midfielder Lee Sawyer.