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Monday, June 16, 2008

News Round Up

Leeds' trip to Chester in the Carling Cup has been selected for live coverage on Sky. Former Derby boss Billy Davies is the front runner for the Leicester job according to bookies, but the local press is leaning towards Nigel Pearson, John Gregory, and Nigel Worthington as the three men in the frame although the BBC names Gregory alongside Paul Lambert and Simon Grayson.

Southend are about to sign released Ipswich full back Sito. The 28 year old Spaniard spent three years at Portman Road. The have also sold Hungarian defender Zoltan Lipak after failing to make a first team appearance. The Conference have scrapped their wage capping regulations in favour of quarterly checks on club's accounts. The checks are designed to ensure clubs are not spending money they do not have.

Crewe have confirmed they have ended their interest in Leeds striker Anthony Elding with the player seemingly intent on staying at Elland Road. Colchester are to hold an auction selling of furniture and memorabilia from their Layer Road home. They move to their new stadium after 70 years at the ground.

Tranmere want at least £500,000 for departed winger Steve Davies. He signed for Derby last week, with the Prenton Park outfit rejecting Derby's offer for the out of contract 20 year old. Tramere say they rejected a £500,000 offer from Leeds in January. Mansfield's takeover rumbles on with one member of the miscellaneous failed bidders claiming the £1 sale price is actually £400,001 and that the club's supporters should be eyeing up a 'Plan B' to form their own club.