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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

News Round Up

Huddersfield have completed the signing of Ipswich's former Accrington winger Gary Roberts for a package worth £250,000, and are giving a trial to veteran defender David Unsworth. Luton have been handed back their 'Golden Share' in the Football League after agreeing to the League's terms following Administration. Luton will pay all creditors 16p in the £ as part of the deal, although not legally bound to do so.

Swindon's ongoing CVA drama has taken another twist after nearly another £1million in debt was claimed in the latest creditors list, five years after the list was originally assembled. The creditors were all set to agree a 24p in the £ settlement, but the new debt jeopardises this. The current Administrators are also locked in a court battle with the former Administrators over a £60,000 bill.

Chester are trying to increase pre-season attendances by offering prizes to attending fans. Thursday's game with Swansea will see the 500th, 750th, and 1,000th paying customer win match tickets, signed shirt and ball, and a season ticket in order. Danny Carey-Bertram will not be signing for Burton after Nigel Clough signed another striker instead.

Forest Green will hope to set a precedent after applying for permits for two teenage Ghanaian players. Current rules prevent them, students at local Hartpury College, from playing for the club on student visas. Sammy Igoe is interesting ambitious Havant and Waterlooville after leaving Bournemouth. Igoe, who started his career at Portsmouth, lives nearby.

Bournemouth are to host a Twenty/20 cricket match at Dean Court on the August Bank Holiday as they attempt to maximise pitch use. An artificial wicket will be placed over the centre circle that is claimed to leave the football pitch undamaged. Southend have ended their interest in veteran defender Jamie Clapham because he is too short for boss Steve Tilson.

Ex-Bull Michael Husbands has joined Oxford on trial after Cheltenham decided not to offer him a deal. Bristol Rovers will run out to the theme tune from Pirates of the Carribean in the coming season after it was voted for by fans. Crewe's transfer listed midfielder Gary Roberts has gone AWOL from the club. He assured boss Steve Holland on Thursday that he would apply himself to the cause, but them failed to turn up for Saturday's friendly or Monday's training session.

Stockport are the latest side to move their visit of Leeds to a noon kick off on Police advice. Leeds have announced a three year shirt sponsorship deal with an internet holiday company, who stepped in at the 11th hour after another deal fell through with an un-named company.