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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

News Round Up

Millwall loan striker Vincent Pericard is out for the season after rupturing an achilles tendon during last night's match with Cheltenham. Cheltenham are being forced to loan out midfielder Alex Russell with Martin Allen needing the deal to go through 'to keep the club going'. The veteran is one of the higher earners at the club, and is to hold talks with Exeter.

Darlington have renamed their home the Northern Echo Arena after securing a new sponsorship. The BBC reports this morning that rumours suggest it is on the verge of Administration after last night's attendance plunged their season average under 3,000 - 900 under last season's average. The club have declined to make an official statement.

Notts County's Supporters Trust is claimed to be on the verge of issuing a vote of no confidence in club chairman John Armstrong-Holmes. The Trust is the majority shareholder in the club, but claims it has been denied major financial information. Yesterday news broke of potential investment of £2million from a group of local businessmen.

Weymouth have been offered an unusual money raising route. 'Celebrity' psychic Dean 'Midas' Maynard has offered to gather sponsorship and donations to play in their final match of the season. Maynard is a former trainee with Reading, and has played non-league for a string of clubs. Local rivals Dorchester, who have held merger talks with the Terras, have been charged by the FA over the 30% pay cut they forced on their players.

Northwich have appointed former Worcester duo Andy Preece and Andy Morrison as caretaker manager and assistant. Morrison left his position as Worcester no.2 after a physical altercation on the touchlines that caused a pre-season match to be abandoned. Accrington have slashed season ticket prices for next season. £230 seated tickets this season have been cut to £150 - £6.50 per match - with terrace tickets £10 cheaper if purchased in the next five weeks. Under 12's will be let in free.

Peterboro defender Gabriel Zakuani did not suffer serious injury to his neck after falling awkwardly during last night's match with Carlisle. Zakuani was stretchered off in a brace, but x-rays show no major problems and he is expected to miss two weeks. Carlisle have agreed to sign former Bulls trialist keeper Adam Collin on a one year contract in the summer. The 24 year old former Newcastle trainee spent part of pre-season at Edgar Street two years ago.

Northampton have appealed against Adebayo Akinfenwa's red card in their match with Brighton last night. He clashed with Adam Virgo and both were dismissed for violent conduct. Crewe have lost defender Dennis Lawrence for at least a month after he fractured a cheekbone in last night's win over Yeovil. Rushden will pull the plug on their youth system in order to save a six-figure sum next season. Four of their current first team squad graduated through the scheme.