Ex-Bull Gary Hooper only has heavy bruising on his foot rather than a fracture after limping away from Tuesday's match with Oldham. He is doubtful for this weekend's game but is expected back soon after. Carlisle's board have publically back manager John Ward despite heavy pressure from supporters to sack the former Cheltenham boss.
Millwall have extended the loan of Plymouth striker Jermaine Easter until Boxing Day. Southend want to sign Portsmouth loanee Jean-Francois Christophe on a permanent basis after two months at Roots Hall. Ex-Bull David Brown has yet to agree a permanent deal at Barrow after two goals in six games on non-contract terms. Forest Green are rumoured to be interested in nicking the player.
Northwich's lack of floodlights at the weekend has cost stadium owner Mike Connett one lucrative deal. Man Utd's reserves have switched tonight's match to Altrincham's Moss Lane ground with the Marstons Arena floodlights still being powered by generators. Brighton have ended Robbie Savage's loan spell early after the player suffered an injury. Boss Micky Adams has been charged by the FA after post match comments slamming sub referee Paul Barnes during their draw with Peterboro. Peterboro based Barnes, deputising for injured ref Steve Bratt in the second half, added eight minutes of injury time to the 0-0 draw.
Leeds are to sign Hull striker Dean Windass on loan after he rejected a late move to Doncaster. Oldham have loaned midfielder Jean-Paul Kalala to Grimsby for a month. He started his English career with the Mariners before following former boss Russell Slade to Yeovil. Millwall midfielder Ali Fuseini has been fined £1,000 by the FA for signing with two different agents at the same time.
Ex-Bull Stuart Fleetwood has agreed a one month loan with Brighton.