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Ex-Bull Michael Rose has agreed a new 12 month deal at Stockport. His first two years at Edgeley Park were blighted by a cruciate ligament injury. Stockport have received a £250,000 bid from Derby for striker Liam Dickinson, but have had a bid accepted for former Bulls' target Kevin Ellison and lodged a six-figure bid for a goalkeeper - believed to be Everton's John Ruddy.
Chester's proposed marquee friendly with Liverpool is in doubt after the Police voiced concerns with the game clashing with Chester races. The club have offered to move the game to a noon kick off with limited capacity. Halifax's Supporters Trust has voted to withdraw their letter of intent to form a new club with the FA. They will now back the consortium bidders, who will wait for today's appeal outcome before confirming the future of the club.
Northampton are the latest side to be chasing want-away Chesterfield man Jamie Ward. The 22 year old has 12 months left on his current deal but wants a swift return to League One after the Spireites' promotion push crumbled. Leeds have offered Andy Cole a two year player-coach role in an effort to tempt the player.
Swindon are in talks with Bath rugby club over a groundshare at the County Ground beginning in 2009, with the possibility of the pair sharing a new stadium in the future. Scunthorpe have told want-away striker Martin Paterson that he will not be leaving. The Irishman has spoken of his deep unhappiness at being refused a move. Millwall are chasing Yeovil striker Lloyd Owusu. The 31 year old former Brentford man is out of contract, with the Glovers admitting they are cutting their wage bill for next season.
Ex-Bull Scott Willis has left Leigh RMI for Witton Albion. Now 26 he has had nine seperate clubs since an eight game loan spell at Edgar Street four years ago.
