Swindon Town have been handed a winding-up petition by HMRC over an unpaid tax bill. The club say it is an overhang from the ownership battle with Jed McCrory and has already been settled. Meanwhile, the solicitor that handled McCrory's takeover of the club has been found dead after falling down a disused rubbish chute in a block of flats.
Newport manager Justin Edinburgh has joined Gillingham after the two clubs agreed a compensation deal. The Exiles had been claiming a six figure sum for the former Tottenham player who spent four years at the helm. Hartlepool's failed takeover wasn't due to the incoming owners failing the Football League Owners and Directors Test. Current owners IOR confirmed that Peter Harris and TMH passed the test but chairman Ken Hodcroft was 'unconvinced' by their plans.
Aldershot caretaker player boss Chris Barker suffered a disappointing start when he put through his own net for the only goal to give Altrincham the three points on his managerial debut. The Shots are just three points clear of the drop zone currently.
Aldershot caretaker player boss Chris Barker suffered a disappointing start when he put through his own net for the only goal to give Altrincham the three points on his managerial debut. The Shots are just three points clear of the drop zone currently.