Torquay's takeover deal is 'about 50-50' at present. The unnamed potential new owners are reported to not be paying for Thea Bristow's majority ownership of the club, but will be responsible for ongoing commitments at the club that has lost over £2million over the last seven years.
Worcester have announced that former Bulls defender Matt Gardiner is to be promoted to joint manager alongside current boss Carl Heeley for the coming season. John Snape will also remain on the coaching staff, with former Bulls players Jose Veiga and Tyler Weir yet to be offered deals with Weir reported to be considering spending the summer playing in Australia.
Tranmere have named Gary Brabin as their new manager. The former Luton boss left Southport in January for a coaching job with Everton. The Football League have announced a new highlights deal with Channel 5 that will see the Saturday night highlights deal broadcast at 9pm.
Former Bull Ben Purkiss is one of four players to be released by Walsall. The former Oxford man, 31, made 85 appearances over three seasons for the Saddlers. Mathieu Manset has been released from Cheltenham after their relegation. He is one of eight to leave, with six more transfer listed, after failing to score in 12 games for the Robins.
Newport are reported to be slashing their playing budget from the current £1.4m to £900,000 as lottery millionaire Les Scadding does not want to cover losses going forward. The Exiles are reported to be relying on Scadding for up to £40,000 a month currently, with suggestions that Justin Edinburgh left the club for Gillingham because of the cut.
Febian Brandy has been released by Rochdale after his short term deal expired. Now 26, Brandy made just one start after joining in January from Rotherham. Rod McDonald is one of nine players to be released by Telford after their relegation from the Conference. The 23 year old made 25 appearances, scoring three goals, missing three months of the season.
Newport are reported to be slashing their playing budget from the current £1.4m to £900,000 as lottery millionaire Les Scadding does not want to cover losses going forward. The Exiles are reported to be relying on Scadding for up to £40,000 a month currently, with suggestions that Justin Edinburgh left the club for Gillingham because of the cut.
Febian Brandy has been released by Rochdale after his short term deal expired. Now 26, Brandy made just one start after joining in January from Rotherham. Rod McDonald is one of nine players to be released by Telford after their relegation from the Conference. The 23 year old made 25 appearances, scoring three goals, missing three months of the season.