Waide Fairhurst has joined Ryan Bowman at Torquay, signing a one year deal. The 26 year old forward netted ten times in 42 games for Macclesfield last term. Kingsley James has signed for Halifax from Chester. The Shaymen had two bids turned down for the 23 year old, and the fee will now be settled by a tribunal.
Rocester have signed former Mansfield and Notts County defender Dan Martin. The 28 year old has been joined at the club by Dominic Allen, Troy Carty, and Shane O'Reilly. Walsall Wood drew 1-1 with Step 3 side Hednesford in their friendly on Saturday, having captain Harry Harris sent off for foul and abusive language towards the referee.
Continental Star lost 5-0 at Paget Rangers of Step 7 MFL Division Two, while Shepshed Dynamo drew 1-1 at Step 5 side Harrowby. Coleshill won 3-0 at reigning MFL champions Basford, Dunkirk won 5-0 at Step 6 side Gedling MW, and Bardon Hill won 4-2 at Step 6 Graham St Prims. Brocton lost 2-0 at home to Step 4 Romulus, Highgate beat Step 7 Fairfield 8-1, and Sporting Khalsa beat Step 8 side Eastwood 7-2.
Torquay report they have sold nearly 400 season tickets since their takeover. Prior to the takeover led by Commercial Manager Dean Edwards, they had sold only 57. Stourport beat a second string Kidderminster side 1-0 on Saturday, while Harriers' first team beat West Brom's u21 side 2-0 in a behind closed doors game.
Torquay report they have sold nearly 400 season tickets since their takeover. Prior to the takeover led by Commercial Manager Dean Edwards, they had sold only 57. Stourport beat a second string Kidderminster side 1-0 on Saturday, while Harriers' first team beat West Brom's u21 side 2-0 in a behind closed doors game.