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Thursday, June 26, 2008

News Round Up

Non-League stats legend Tony Kempster has been diagnosed with cancer. His excellent stats site is the fountain of knowledge of all things non-league with the most comprehensive results database in existence. Bulls News wishes him all the best.

Ex-Bull Karl Lewis has left Bromsgrove following their relegation from the British Gas Premier, opting to join Evesham instead. Peterboro have agreed loan deals for two Premier League starlets, but will only sign one due to wage capping rules. Barry Fry says the midfield pair are similar players but it will be manager Darren Ferguson's choice which one goes to London Road.

Millwall's board face an EGM this week as rebel shareholder Graham Ferguson Lacey tries to force every major decision to be put to shareholders. If he wins, each meeting would cost the club £50,000. The board have reinforced their position by converting £2.5million in loans to the club into additional shares, reducing Lacey's power as a result.

Leeds boss Gary McAllister has blasted the football authorities for having 'no consideration' for supporters. Four of their first five away matches have been switched to lunchtime kick-offs, with only a trip to Swindon currently untouched. The club are also looking for new investment, with former Newcastle supremo Freddy Shepherd ruling himself out.

Cheltenham have confirmed the rejected offer for striker Steven Gillespie as being £350,000 plus £50,000 if Scunthorpe won promotion and a sell-on clause.