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Former trialist Ashley-Paul Robinson has left Carlisle after just five days. He lasted just 45 minutes of a pre-season game with Workington with boss John Ward saying he was struggling to match the pace of the game. Sammy Igoe has signed a one year deal with Bournemouth after previously not being seen as a priority signing by Kevin Bond. He has the option of a second season and has been given the no.7 shirt for the coming season.
Crewe have confirmed they have had a bid accepted for an unnamed striker, believed to be a £200,000 offer for Clayton Donaldson. They have already added Anthony Elding and Calvin Zola this summer. Swindon want winger Kevin Betsy from Bristol City, but his wages are proving to be a problem. The former Wycombe man is available on a free transfer but any deal is dependent on negotiating a settlement on his deal with the Robins.
Bristol Rovers' chairman Ron Craig has stepped down after 16 months for 'a younger man'. He is replaced by current board member Nick Higgs, who has been the main drive behind their stadium redevelopment. Lincoln have been told to pay just £17,500 for Chesterfield defender Janos Kovacs by a tribunal. The Hungarian spent three years at Saltergate, with new boss Peter Jackson calling it the 'bargain of the season'.
Oldham have signed a three year deal with a local home improvement company for one of their stands, replacing one of their bankrupt sponsors.
