Crewe fans paraded a banner against manager Steve Holland prior to yesterday's draw with MK Dons. Holland has vowed to remain in the job. Huddersfield striker Andy Booth has been ruled out until the New Year as he requires surgery on a long standing back injury. The cull at Grays has begun, with coaches Neil Smith and Tim O'Shea leaving and midfielder Mark Molesley joining Bournemouth on loan.
Millwall have loaned striker Gary Bowes to Ebbsfleet. Weymouth have admitted to 'difficult' trading conditions after releasing accounts for the season before last. They show a £1.2million profit - but only after a £2.6million loan from former Chairman Martyn Harrison was written off. It is estimated that they lost £750,000.
Oldham have loaned forward Chris O'Grady to Bury for a month. O'Grady was the one Rotherham player to opt to leave the club rather than take a pay cut during last season's troubles. Peterboro defender Shane Blackett may miss three months after dislocating his shoulder for the second time in a month. Doctors will assess the injury and may decided to insert a pin, similar to the work done on Ben Smith during his first Bulls spell.
Southend have agreed a link up with German second division side St Pauli. The two clubs will swap youth talent for training purposes in a similar vein to their existing agreement with Spanish side CD Javea.