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Saturday, March 28, 2015

News Round-Up


Former Bull Jake Harris has joined the ex-Edgar Street ranks at Merthyr Town. Harris joined Frome Town in January, playing only twice, before joining Yate Town. Lyle Taylor made his international debut for Montserrat, scoring as the 172nd best side in the world lost their World Cup 2018 qualifier to 160th ranked Curacao 2-1.

Southend are back in Court on Monday to face another winding-up petition. The serial visitors say that the case, brought by law firm Dechert LLP, has been settled and will be a formality. Mathieu Manset missed Cheltenham's home loss to Exeter last weekend due to being stuck in traffic. The M5 was closed for 14 hours between Tewkesbury and Cheltenham after a crash, causing Walsall based Manset to miss the game.

Mansfield's debt is to be reduced by £1m after a deal with former Director Steve Hymas was reached. Hymas will convert loans to shares and return to the club's board after a stand-off with owner John Radford that has lasted for three years. Radford will also convert some of his loans to shares, with Hymas resuming his former remit of youth development at the club.

Bedford Town have announced that a two year long legal battle against them has been dismissed. Former player Nick Beasant was being sued by former Weymouth striker Jamie Skinner for £150,000 in damages after a tackle. Bedford faced liquidation if they lost the case, with a further £200,000 in legal fees expected but the case was dismissed yesterday.

Chester are set to finalise a new 50 year lease on their Council owned stadium. Their original five year lease was set to expire this summer. Kidderminster have signed striker Gurjit Singh on non-contract terms from Midland League Premier side Tipton Town. Singh, 24, will continue to play for the Step 5 side while training with the Harriers as they look to slash their wage bill next season.

Bristol Rovers fans are mulling over moves to protest at Sainsbury stores over their attempted withdrawal from the plan to build a new stadium for the club. The club and supermarket face court in May over the dispute, with the club calling on any protest to be 'lawful and peaceful'. It has been revealed that the club has taken out a £2m loan at more than 15% interest rate after their bank refused to extend credit terms, with the full sum and interest due at the end of the year.