Alfreton have released veteran striker Iyseden Christie from his non-contract deal after just one game. The 35 year old played the first half of their opening game of the season, but was subbed off at half time. Boss Nicky Law hopes to sign another striker ahead of the transfer window closing. Bradford have withdrawn from the race to buy Bradford Bulls rugby league side, telling the Administrator that they may return if none of the four bids still on the table comes to fruition. Among the bidders are Conf North side Bradford PA.
Darlington attracted a crowd of 1,200 to their first home game in the Northern Premier League. They ran out 3-0 winners against Marske United with over 750 season ticket holders present. Kettering, on the other hand, had a crowd of less than 600 at Nene Park for their debut home match of the season following their enforced demotion. They lost 2-1 to Hemel Hempstead as fans, frustrated with the ongoing problems at the club, turned their backs on the Poppies.
Northwich have lost their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after it decided it did not have jurisdiction to decide on the matter. The Vics are in dispute with the Evo-Stik League over playing their home games at Stafford Rangers, where they attracted a gate of just 86 for their first home match. Southport have loaned teenage midfielder Charlie Joyce to Northwich for an initial month. The 19 year old signed for the Sandgrounders three weeks ago after being released by Morecambe.
Forest Green striker James Norwood has been banned from driving for 19 months after being convicted of drink driving after being stopped last month. The 21 year old had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he was stopped in the early hours, and he has also been fined £400.
Forest Green striker James Norwood has been banned from driving for 19 months after being convicted of drink driving after being stopped last month. The 21 year old had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he was stopped in the early hours, and he has also been fined £400.